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China Launches New Journal Evaluation Method, Boosts Global Influence

3/29/2026

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Chinese researchers have developed a new methodology for evaluating medical and life science journals that replaces the traditional impact factor, as part of China’s strategy to enhance its academic influence.
On March 21 in Shanghai, two new Dongbi Index lists were launched, covering 4,027 medical and 3,064 life-science journals from over 40,000 globally.
The rankings show Chinese researchers account for nearly one-third of global academic papers in life sciences.

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Story summary

Chinese researchers have developed a new methodology for evaluating medical and life science journals that replaces the traditional impact factor, as part of China’s strategy to enhance its academic influence.
On March 21 in Shanghai, two new Dongbi Index lists were launched, covering 4,027 medical and 3,064 life-science journals from over 40,000 globally.
The rankings show Chinese researchers account for nearly one-third of global academic papers in life sciences.