The Evaluation Center for Chinese Social Sciences Research of Nanjing University released the selection results of the Selection Measures for Source Journals (Collective Volumes) of the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI). Journal of Liaoning University (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) has once again been selected into the Extended Edition of CSSCI (2025-2026) Source Journals.
Founded in 1959, Journal of Liaoning University (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) is a comprehensive academic journal in the field of philosophy and social sciences sponsored by Liaoning University Journal Editorial Department. It is supervised by the Liaoning Provincial Department of Education, hosted by Liaoning University. Adhering to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and fully implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the journal consistently upholds the correct political direction and public opinion orientation in its editorial and publishing work as well as new media communication initiatives. While summarizing historical experience, the journal maintains its fundamental principles and pursues innovations. It continuously practices the editorial philosophy of “strengthening internal quality and expanding external influence”. Relying on the outstanding resources in humanities and social sciences of Liaoning University, the journal is oriented towards the domestic and international academic communities. It is committed to integrating fundamental theoretical research with the study of practical issues, emphasizing academic research from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Striving to accurately reflect the progress of research on cutting-edge and hot issues in various disciplines of China’s humanities and social sciences, the journal showcases the latest academic achievements and aims to develop itself into a high-quality academic journal with modern editorial concepts.
In recent years, Journal of Liaoning University (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) has been awarded with such honors as an Extended Journal in the AMI Comprehensive Evaluation of Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences, a “Famous Social Science Journal of National Universities” and an “Excellent Social Science Journal of National Universities”. With the continuous enhancement of its academic influence, the journal has now become an important platform for academic exchange and dissemination in the field of philosophy and social sciences in China.
