In October 2023, China Academic Journals (CD Edition) Electronic Publishing House Co., Ltd. and China Scientometrics and Bibliometrics Research Center jointly released the Annual Report for Chinese Academic Journals Impact Factors (Social Science ∙ 2023 Edition). Among them, the Securities Market Herald, an academic journal administered and sponsored by SZSE, ranked third among 62 domestic journals related to currency/finance and banking/insurance with the impact index of 283.078.

According to the Analysis Report on Changes of Measurement Evaluation Indicators in 2023 released simultaneously, the impact factor of the Securities Market Herald increased significantly. In particular, the comprehensive impact factor of the journal increased from 1.955 in 2021 to 3.016 in 2022, up 54.27%; and the compound impact factor of the journal increased from 5.221 in 2021 to 7.521 in 2022, up 44.05%.

Impact factor refers to the ratio of the total number of citations of citable literature published in the first two years of the evaluated journal in the statistical year to the total number of citable literature published in the first two years of the journal. As a core index for measuring citations of journal articles, it represents the affirmation of academic and theoretical circles on the quality of journals. According to the data, the two impact factors of the Securities Market Herald steadily increased for five consecutive years since 2018, with the gradual growth in the scope and degree of impact.

The Securities Market Herald, founded in July 1991, is the first professional journal (monthly) of securities research in China. It focuses on prospective topics and professional contents, adheres to the combination of academic discussion and practical application and provides research support for the reform and development of the capital market. Its main columns include synthesis of theories, issuance and listing and enterprise growth, rule of law and regulation, product and market, and industry and macro.

Next, SZSE will, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply study and implement the spirit of the central financial work conference, closely adhere to the theme of promoting high-quality financial development and deeply grasp the political nature and people-centered nature of work. We will focus on the reform, development, regulation and innovation of the capital market, steadily improve the quality and level of the journal and always provide rational analysis and suggestions at the forefront of securities finance theory and practice. We will solidly promote theoretical innovation, practical innovation, and institutional innovation in the capital market, and help the stable and sustainable development of the modern capital market with Chinese characteristics.