China's scientific merit evaluation is currently under scrutiny, as its institutions emphasize local priorities while advocating for adherence to global scientific standards. The National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) recently updated its journal-ranking systems, leading to criticism when domestic journals outperformed established international ones. This creates a paradox for researchers, particularly those early in their careers, who struggle to navigate conflicting incentives that impact publication choices and career progression, despite assertions that such rankings shouldn't affect individual assessments.
Anecdotally, colleagues have told me that work they published in prominent international journals is receiving less recognition than domestic journals, complicating their research trajectory.
Critics attribute changes to opaque metrics and disciplinary reclassifications, suggesting that some prestigious journals are evaluated under increasingly convoluted criteria.
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