Abstract: According to the internationalization status of science and technology journals in China,this paper sorts out the internationalization status of 28 journals in the basic biological sciences （hereinafter referred to as “core journals in basic biological sciences”） included in China Science and Technology Journal Citation Reports （Core Edition）： Social Sciences Volume of the Chinese Science and Technology Papers and Citations Database （CSTPCD）. Relevant data were collected and analyzed by gathering information from multiple platforms including the official websites of the journals,CSTPCD,Web of Science database,Chinese Science Citation Database （CSCD）,Scopus database,DOAJ database,PubMed database,WJCI Report,and WeChat official accounts,as well as through telephone or email consultations with the editorial departments of the journals. The results show that among China’s core journals in basic biological sciences,the development levels of English-language and Chinese-language journals are not consistent; English-language journals have a higher level of internationalization than Chinese-language journals. In view of this situation,English-language and Chinese-language journals should formulate strategies in line with their own internationalization development according to their own positioning and objectives,as well as current publishing status,and resource environment. This will help continuously enhance their international presence and contribute to the development of China’s science and technology sector.

Key words: science and technology journal, journal internationalization, core journals in basic biological sciences