(1) Scientific Papers: Research findings of substantial scholarly value in analytical science, normally under 6,000 Chinese characters, including the space occupied by figures, tables, and photographs. The same basis for calculating length applies below.

(2) Experimental Techniques and Methods: Reports on the development, performance, and applications of new analytical instruments, and practical experimental techniques and methods for analysis and testing across a range of fields, normally under 4,000 Chinese characters.

(3) Reviews: Critical assessments of recent advances and emerging trends in analytical theory, methods, and instrumentation in China and internationally. Authors should offer their own perspectives, draw on their own research, and include relevant publications of their own in the references. References should predominantly be to recent literature. Reviews must be under 8,000 Chinese characters.

(4) Special Topics: The latest research findings on a specific theme.

(5) Instrument Development and Applications: Introductions to analytical instruments newly developed or recently brought to market in China or abroad, and their practical applications.