The Journal of Shanxi University (Philosophy and Social Science Edition) is a hallmark of closely following academic frontiers and pinpointing academic trends. It strictly adheres to academic norms and considers its academic originality and foresightedness to be of utmost importance. The journal has been called a top Shanxi Province journal for 16 years running and has been part of CSSCI for 10 years running. It also ranks among the top 30 social science journals nationwide and the best journals in northern China. It is a key national periodical and contains a column titled “Jin Culture Studies” which has been called one of the best columns of any social science journal nationwide.