About the Journal
National Science Review is an open access, peer-reviewed journal aimed at reporting cutting-edge developments across science and technology in China and around the world. The journal covers all areas of the natural sciences, including physics and mathematics, chemistry, life sciences, earth sciences, materials science, and information sciences.
NSR flipped to full open access in 2019, and all content since launch are online under OA model.
Online ISSN 2053-714X Print ISSN 2095-5138 CN 10-1088/N
Editorials
Written by the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial board members, or prestigious invited scientists and policy makers on a broad range of topics from science to science policy and issues related to society at large.
Reviews
Extensive reviews of the recent progress in specific areas of science, including historical reviews, recent advances made by scientists internationally as well as within China, and perspective for future development.
Research Articles
These articles are expected to be original, innovative and significant. Less than 5000 words, with a maximum of 50 references and 6 figures/tables. Methods section should appear between Conclusion and Acknowledgement sections.
Brief Communications
Concise articles rapidly reporting findings with great novelty, significance and broad interest. Less than 1500 words with a maximum of 10 references and 1 figure/table.
Perspectives
Articles on the latest developments in a specific area of research , viewpoints on recent progress in science and technology, scientific research funding and administration, as well as science-related social issues.
Research Highlights
Succinct summaries and comments on a recent research achievement in the natural sciences, with emphasis on the contributions of Chinese scientists.
Letters & Commentaries
The latest general interest letters and commentaries submitted to the journal.
Interviews
In-depth interviews with leading scientists and science policy makers, both in China and abroad.
Forum
A platform for discussions on timely or controversial issues in science and technology development, science policies and funding mechanisms, and other societal issues in a variety of formats that include essays and transcripts of round-table discussions and point-counterpoint dialogues.
Special Topic
Comprehensive coverage of a specific research area with significant research progress in China or internationally. Contents include an overview of major advances in the field, extensive review articles, perspectives, research highlights, and interviews with prominent scientists.
