Publisher Introduction
National Academy Press of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAPNAS)
The National Academy Press of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAPNAS) is the official publishing arm of the National Academy of Natural and Applied Sciences (NANAS). We are dedicated to serving as a premier platform for the dissemination and exchange of cutting-edge, rigorous, and high-quality academic成果 in the fields of natural sciences, engineering technology, and applied sciences.
Our Mission
Our core mission is to advance the free flow and innovative development of global scientific knowledge. By publishing rigorously peer-reviewed academic journals, conference proceedings, monographs, and book series, we provide researchers, engineers, and scholars with a reliable, efficient, and highly visible channel for sharing their work. We foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, ultimately serving scientific progress and social well-being.
Scope and Focus
We concentrate on interdisciplinary and applied areas where natural sciences meet engineering, including but not limited to:
• Fundamental Natural Sciences: New discoveries and theories in physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and materials science.
• Engineering Frontiers: Artificial intelligence & data science, advanced manufacturing, robotics, new energy technologies, environmental engineering, bioengineering, information technology.
• Applied Scientific Research: Innovative research focused on solving practical problems, translating fundamental scientific discoveries into technological applications and solutions.
Our Commitment
1. Academic Excellence: We uphold the highest standards of academic and ethical rigor. All publications undergo a strict, impartial, and double-blind peer-review process overseen by our editorial boards comprised of internationally renowned experts, ensuring the scientific merit, originality, and significance of the content.
2. Open Access: We are a steadfast supporter of the Open Science movement. Our flagship journal, the Journal of the National Academy of Natural and Applied Sciences, and future publications operate under a full Open Access (Gold OA) model. All published content is made immediately, permanently, and freely available online worldwide under a Creative Commons license upon publication, maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research.
3. Author-Centric Approach: We value author experience and are committed to providing efficient, transparent, and professional publishing services. We maintain clear publication processes, reasonable Article Processing Charges (APC), and flexible waiver policies to ensure valuable research is not hindered from publication for financial reasons.
4. Dissemination & Archiving: Utilizing modern digital publishing technologies, we ensure wide dissemination of content through our official website and partnerships with major academic indexing databases (e.g., Crossref, Google Scholar, CNKI, Wanfang Data). We implement robust digital preservation strategies for the permanent archiving of the scholarly record.
5. Academic Integrity: We adhere strictly to publishing ethics and firmly oppose all forms of academic misconduct (such as plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, etc.). We employ plagiarism detection tools and follow established procedures to safeguard the integrity and credibility of scholarly publishing.
Join Us
We warmly invite scientists, researchers, and scholars worldwide to submit their most innovative research to our publications. We look forward to collaborating with you to build a more open, cooperative, and dynamic global academic community.
National Academy Press of Natural and Applied Sciences — Disseminating Science, Inspiring the Future.