Exploration and practice of building a youth editorial board for scientific and technological journals: A case study in Journal of Materials Science & Technology

Abstract

To meet the demand for the high-quality development of English scientific journals, Journal of Materials Science & Technology (JMST) established the youth editorial board which has greatly improved the efficiency of the journal’s work, optimized the quality of manuscripts, and enhanced the international influence of the journal. This study introduces the specific methods adopted by JMST in forming and assessing its youth editorial board. Through a literature review, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis, the role of the youth editorial board in journal development is examined. The results show that the construction of a youth editorial board, gradual improvement of its management mechanisms, and maximization of the role of youth editorial board members can promote the synergistic development of scientific journals and young editorial teams. This helps enhance the international influence of the journal, accelerate the process of internationalization, and facilitate high-quality development. Finally, the future development directions of the youth editorial board are discussed.