A Guide to the Core Journals of China
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A Guide to the Core Journals of China (Chinese: 《中国核心期刊要目总览》; pinyin: Zhōngguó Héxīn Qīkān Yàomù Zǒnglǎn) is an academic bibliographic reference work that lists and evaluates leading academic journals published in the People's Republic of China. It is one of the most influential journal evaluation systems in the Chinese mainland, widely used in higher education, research institutions, and library cataloging.[1][2]
The guide is compiled and published by Peking University Library, and is commonly referred to as the PKU Core (北大核心). It provides a comprehensive classification and selection of journals across multiple academic disciplines, identifying those considered to have high academic quality, influence, and citation impact within China. The publication serves as a key reference for evaluating academic output, journal submission quality, and institutional performance reviews in Chinese academia.[3]