"Advances in Information Science" is a series of annual reviews that reflect research progress in the fields of information science and information technology applications, covering hot issues in the field and research results achieved over a period of time; the annual reviews are informative and each This article has rich references. The book tracks, reports, studies and analyzes the latest academic developments and research results in information science. Each volume has distinct characteristics of the times, and is characterized by continuity, foundation, authoritativeness, and strong practicality. It is widely welcomed by people in the library and information circles in my country. This book can be used as a reference for information science researchers, teachers and students majoring in library and information science, and information management.

"Advances in Information Science"is published under the auspices of the China Society for Defense Science and Technology Information, and the editorial department of  "Information Studies：Theory & Practice"is responsible for topic planning and organization. Since its publication in 1995, "Advances in Information Science"has published 14 volumes by 2022. By studying the annual reviews of the "Advances in Information Science" series, readers will have a clear understanding of the growth and innovative development of my country's information science over the past 20 years; it will help intelligence workers grasp the development context and direction of information science. As the editor of this book, I would like to express my gratitude to the readers and authors who have long supported and paid attention to this book, and for their contributions to the publication of this book and to our country’s intelligence industry! As an informant, "Advances in Information Science" hopes that industry experts, scholars, and practitioners will continue to give her love and support, make criticisms and suggestions, provide nutrition and materials, and help it mature and grow.

The criteria for topic selection and writing of "Advances in Information Science" are: ① The article type is a review or review. This research has a certain degree of maturity and is easy to review and summarize. ② Highlight the cutting-edge and foresight, focus on commenting on the development status and trends in this field in the past two years. The historical review should be brief, appropriate comments can be made, and development trends can be analyzed, and personal research opinions should not be highlighted as much as possible. ③ Not only introduce concepts, but also connect them with reality, combine domestic and foreign situations, highlight applicability, and include case introduction and analysis.

"Advances in Information Science" has been included in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) in the form of an editorial.

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