科學(xué)進步是科學(xué)的產(chǎn)物，是由數(shù)字、開放獲取出版的機遇和必要性創(chuàng)造的。作為AAAS的第一本在線開放獲取期刊，《科學(xué)進展》將:發(fā)表重要的、創(chuàng)新的原創(chuàng)研究，推進科學(xué)前沿，并擴展科學(xué)所建立的卓越標準。出版領(lǐng)域廣泛，包括計算機、工程、環(huán)境、生命、數(shù)學(xué)、物理和社會科學(xué)。快速出版，使具有潛在全球影響的新科學(xué)得以迅速傳播、討論和發(fā)展。推廣和例證簡潔，可讀的散文，將允許科學(xué)發(fā)現(xiàn)被廣泛的讀者理解。發(fā)表跨學(xué)科的研究和合作，鼓勵對復(fù)雜的科學(xué)和社會問題采取創(chuàng)新的方法，支持不同興趣和專業(yè)領(lǐng)域的讀者之間的公開討論。促進和維持在進行和交流科學(xué)研究方面的最高標準。

Science Advances is the offspring of Science, created by the opportunities and imperatives of digital, open access publishing.As AAAS’ first open access online-only journal, Science Advances will:Publish significant, innovative original research that advances the frontiers of science and extends the standards of excellence established by Science.Publish in a broad array of fields including computer, engineering, environmental, life, mathematical, physical, and social sciences.Publish quickly to allow new science with potential global impact to be rapidly distributed, discussed, and built upon.Promote and exemplify concise, readable prose that will allow scientific findings to be understood by a broad range of readers.Publish cross-disciplinary research and collaborations, to encourage innovative approaches to complex scientific and social problems, and support open discourse among readers in diverse areas of interest and expertise.Promote and uphold the highest standards in the conduct and communication of scientific research.