Introduction
Academic journals are extremely important sources of information in the scientific community. Researchers rely on journals for the dissemination of their research, knowledge exchange, and promotion of scientific progress. The relevance and quality of a journal is often measured by its inclusion in renowned databases and indexes. This article aims to explore the indexing and ranking of the English version of the Journal of Hainan Medical University (HaiNan YiKe DaXue XueBao), and whether it is included in the Peking University core journal list.
Background Information
The Journal of Hainan Medical University (HaiNan YiKe DaXue XueBao) is the official academic journal of Hainan Medical University, a higher education institution in China. The journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that focuses on clinical and basic research in medicine, as well as current developments and ethical issues in the field. In 2012, an English version of the journal was launched with a frequency of bimonthly publication.
Indexing and Ranking
One of the most important indicators of a journal's prestige is its inclusion in important databases and indexes. The English version of the Journal of Hainan Medical University (HaiNan YiKe DaXue XueBao) is indexed in several esteemed scientific and medical databases, including:
- SCI-E (Emerging Sources Citation Index), a subset of Science Citation Index (Web of Science Core Collection)
- PubMed Central (PMC), a free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), a comprehensive database of Chinese journals in all fields
Additionally, the journal is also included in the Elsevier Scopus Abstract and Citations database, which is one of the largest abstract and citation databases of peer-reviewed literature, scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. However, the journal has not yet been included in the Peking University core journal list.
Conclusion
The English version of the Journal of Hainan Medical University (HaiNan YiKe DaXue XueBao) is an emerging source of academic research in medicine. The journal has been successful in maintaining high standards of publication, ensuring the validity and impact of the research it presents. Based on its inclusion in esteemed scientific and medical databases and indexes, the journal is well on its way to attracting a wider readership, boosting its relevance, and further contributing to the scientific community. Potential authors could consider publishing their research in this journal due to its increasing impact and visibility.
