Abstract：According to the definition of "scientific and technological periodical", the total number of scientific and technological periodicals in China is 4 758 by the end of Feb., 2005. In this paper, the development of scientific and technological periodicals in China is briefly reviewed; moreover, statistical analyses based on the journals' types, disciplines, regions, establishment years, publishing languages, publishing intervals, sponsors, publishing status and overall qualities are given to outline the status quo.
2006, Vol. 24 
