Measures to Shorten Publication Lags for Journals in China.

Because of the lengthy time taken for authors to revise and experts to evaluate, most periodicals in China suffer from publication lag. In the intense competition of the periodical publishing industry, publication lag has become one of the key factors in evaluating the quality of periodicals, as well as the academic value of articles. This article discusses ways to shorten the time from submission to publication, such as using electronic technologies and improving communication between authors and editors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]