On March 10, 2026, Shandong Science was officially included in the internationally renowned Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). As a globally authoritative platform for open access journal evaluation and inclusion, DOAJ has stringent screening criteria for academic quality, editorial standards, and open access compliance. Its inclusion serves as a significant indicator of a journal's international influence and academic level. The successful inclusion of "Shandong Science" not only validates the journal's comprehensive strength but also signifies that it has fully met international standards in terms of journal quality control and implementation of open access policies, marking a breakthrough in the journal's development journey.
This selection will effectively enhance the international exposure and academic influence of Shandong Science, further broaden the dissemination scope of academic achievements, and promote the continuous improvement of the journal in terms of academic quality construction and editorial and publishing standards, thereby building a broader international platform for academic exchanges and achievement transformation in related fields.
Hereby, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the supervisory and organizing units, as well as leaders at all levels, who have always cared about and supported the development of Shandong Science. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all editorial board members, young editorial board members, peer review experts of the two journals, every author who trusts us, every reader who accompanies us, and all colleagues from all walks of life who have long been paying attention to the growth of the journals and helping them move forward!
Accompanying us along the way, we are grateful for our journey together. It is precisely because of your meticulous guidance, selfless dedication, and unwavering support that Shandong Science has been able to make steady progress, achieve outstanding results, and make a breakthrough in joining the ranks of international open access journals. Looking ahead, Shandong Science will always adhere to its original intention in publishing, keep its mission and responsibility in mind, continue to delve deeply into the academic field, constantly refine the academic quality of the journal and enhance service efficiency, actively build a high-level bridge for academic exchanges, construct a more stable, efficient, and warm cooperation platform for global researchers, and work hand in hand with colleagues from all walks of life to jointly promote high-quality development in related fields.
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