Exploration on the informatization construction path of military academic journals

To meet the development needs of the military's information transformation and construction, and to fully leverage the role of military academic journal information construction in promoting military information construction, the publishing units and editors of military academic journals should fully recognize the significance of information construction. This article addresses the current issues in the information construction of military academic journals and proposes effective ways to accelerate this process, including improving security and confidentiality management mechanisms, enhancing editors' awareness of information technology, increasing funding for journal publication, and strengthening cooperation and exchange.

Military academic journals are crucial platforms for disseminating military scientific knowledge, exchanging research findings in military academia, promoting the transformation of academic achievements, and cultivating new military talents. However, due to their political, military, and confidential nature, the majority of military academic journals still adopt traditional print publication models, which limits their dissemination, makes them unsearchable, and inconvenient to access. This to some extent restricts the spread and sharing of military achievements, affecting the effective functioning of their roles.

In the new era, the informatization of journals is an inevitable trend. To better enhance the influence of journals, improve the quality and level of academic research, and achieve sustainable development of journals, the informatization construction of military academic journals is imperative.

I. The Significance of Informationalization Construction in Military Academic Journals

(1) Achieving Full-Process Informatization in Editorial and Publishing Operations

The core of the informationization construction of military academic journals is to rely on the internet, fully utilize various information technology means, and build an integrated, networked information platform for the entire process of journal acquisition, review, editing, proofreading, and publication, integrating the concept of informationized publishing throughout the entire editorial and publishing workflow.

(II) Enhancing the Effectiveness of Thesis Dissemination

Traditional military academic journals are distributed through offline mailing to various military units. However, due to various reasons, the journals may be held up in the mailroom and fail to reach readers in a timely manner, resulting in many potential readers and authors being unaware of the existence of this publication.

(III) Provide a platform for academic exchange

The informationization construction of military academic journals not only provides a fast and convenient way for more readers to access the latest information and update their knowledge systems, but also serves as a platform for military academic researchers and military readers to build a quick communication and exchange channel.

II. Issues in the Informationization Construction of Military Academic Journals

(1) Security and confidentiality issues pose potential risks.

With the accelerated pace of information construction, the military's information construction capabilities have been continuously improving. The periodicals issued within the military are also exploring information construction based on their own characteristics. However, the content published in military academic journals is generally the latest research results from both within and outside the military. Once these results are disseminated online and exploited by不法分子, they will pose a serious threat to the security of the entire military and even the nation.

(2) The editorial team has a relatively weak awareness of information technology.

The military, as a relatively special group, has fostered a relatively closed internal publication mechanism for military academic journals, characterized by more internal exchanges and fewer cross-disciplinary exchanges, more print publications and fewer digital ones. Consequently, a traditional office-based editorial and publishing model has been formed within the editorial teams of military academic journals.

(III) Limited funding for publication and specialized talents

The construction of military academic journals' informatization requires significant financial investment in both software and hardware, and daily maintenance and management also necessitate a certain amount of human resources.

(IV) Lack of innovation and timeliness

Although some military academic journals have established their own online publication websites, these websites are largely similar in layout, lacking innovation, and do not emphasize timeliness and interactivity, nor have they established online communication and interaction platforms.

III. Effective Approaches to Accelerate the Informatization Construction of Military Academic Journals

(1) Establish a sound security and confidentiality management mechanism.

Military academic journals, as an integral part of our military's information construction, have their own characteristics and requirements for confidentiality. Once a breach of confidentiality occurs, it will bring immeasurable losses to the development of military construction.

(II) Enhancing the Information Competence of Editorial Staff

The construction of journal informatization is ultimately implemented by editorial staff, and the information capabilities of these staff determine the level of informatization in military academic journals.

(III) Increase investment in journal funding

The construction of informationization in military academic journals is a project beneficial to the nation and the military. However, due to the involvement of multiple units and complex technologies, significant financial investment is required, necessitating coordinated efforts from all levels to form a united force.

(IV) Strengthen Cooperation and Exchanges

The construction of information platforms for military academic journals, especially those published internally, can enhance online interaction functions, providing a platform for readers, authors, and editors to communicate online within the limited information environment, relying on military networks.

IV. Conclusion

In the era where informatization, intelligence, and digitization have become the trend of development, strengthening the informatization construction of journals is an inevitable choice to better leverage their role. As military academic journals that lead and innovate military theoretical achievements, they should accelerate the process of informatization construction to fully fulfill their historical mission and tasks of guiding the development direction of military academic research and cultivating new military talents.