Abstract:Abstract： ［Purposes］This paper aims at exploring effective methods to shorten the papers publication delay of scientific journals.［Methods］ Through literature survey, thinking and analysis, the factors affecting papers publication delay were summarized, and the effective ways to shorten the publication delay were proposed based on the practice of Acta Chimica Sinica. ［Findings］ The factors affecting the publication delay include process and pattern, related personnel, tools and techniques, and others. In view of these factors, Acta Chimica Sinica changed the peer-review and publication modes, strengthened the editorial board and editorial staff, improved editors quality, and adopted advanced tools and new techniques, which obviously shortened the publication delay. ［Conclusions］ Towards the factors affecting the publication delay mentioned above, corresponding measures should be adopted based on the actual situation of the journal, which can effectively shorten the publication delay.