Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant ad...Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant advantages of GAs,including improved clarity,increased reader engagement,and enhanced visibility of research findings.By transforming intricate scientific data into accessible visual formats,these abstracts facilitate quick and effective knowledge transfer,crucial in clinical decision-making and patient care.However,challenges such as potential data misrepresentation due to oversimplification,the skill gap in graphic design among researchers,and the lack of standardized creation guidelines pose barriers to their widespread adoption.Additionally,while software such as Adobe Illustrator,BioRender,and Canva are commonly employed to create these visuals,not all researchers may be proficient in their use.To address these issues,we recommend that academic journals establish clear guidelines and provide necessary design training to researchers.This proactive approach will ensure the creation of high-quality GAs,promote their standardization,and expand their use in clinical reporting,ultimately benefiting the medical community and improving healthcare outcomes.展开更多
SPECIAL|Eyes on Academic Publishing in AI Era At a time when artificial intelligence(AI)is permeating many aspects of human life,academic publishing is faced with new challenges:How should academic journals safeguard ...SPECIAL|Eyes on Academic Publishing in AI Era At a time when artificial intelligence(AI)is permeating many aspects of human life,academic publishing is faced with new challenges:How should academic journals safeguard scholarly quality and research integrity against AI misuse?How should we improve efficiency with the aid of AI?展开更多
Editor-in Chief:Sung Keun Lee Managing Editor:Heejung Kim Associated Editors:Hema Achyuthan,Laia Alegret,Kristine Asch,Margaret Brocx,Elizabeth Catlos,Chee-Ming Chan,Giuseppe Di Capua,Sabina Dolenec,Andrea Festa,Stanl...Editor-in Chief:Sung Keun Lee Managing Editor:Heejung Kim Associated Editors:Hema Achyuthan,Laia Alegret,Kristine Asch,Margaret Brocx,Elizabeth Catlos,Chee-Ming Chan,Giuseppe Di Capua,Sabina Dolenec,Andrea Festa,Stanley Finney,Kathleen Histon,Gurmeet Kaur,Osamu Kazaoka,Heejung Kim,Jin-Yong Lee,Brian Marker,Victor Mocanu,Nellia Mutemeri,Maria Dolores Pereira,Maria Rose Petrizzo,Mihail Popescu,Brian Pratt,Elizabeth Rovere,Reimar Seltmann,Afroz Ahmad Shahd,Clara Vasconcelos,Wenjiao Xaio In the ever-evolving landscape of academic publishing,the peer review process remains the cornerstone of integrity,rigor,and scholarly excellence.At the heart of this process are our peer reviewers—dedicated experts who generously volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that every episode we publish meets the highest academic standards.展开更多
Purpose:This study aims to explore the geography of editors-in-chief to demonstrate which countries exercise the highest-level decision-making in scholarly communication.In addition,the study seeks to investigate the ...Purpose:This study aims to explore the geography of editors-in-chief to demonstrate which countries exercise the highest-level decision-making in scholarly communication.In addition,the study seeks to investigate the potential relationships between the origin and nationality of academic publishers and the geography of editors-in-chief.Design/methodology/approach:The analysis involves 11,915 journals listed in Web of Science’s Social Sciences Citation Index(SSCI)and Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE).These journals employ 15,795 scholars as editors-in-chief.The geographical locations of the institutions the editors-in-chief are affiliated with were identified;then,the data were aggregated at the country level.Findings:The results show that most editors-in-chief are located in countries of the Anglosphere,primarily the United States and the United Kingdom.In addition,most academic publishers and professional organizations that publish academic journals were found to be based in the United States and the United Kingdom,where most editors-in-chief are also based.Research limitations:The analysis involves journals indexed in the Web of Science’s SCIE/SSCI databases,which are demonstrably biased toward the English language.Furthermore,the study only takes a snapshot of the geography of editors-in-chief for the year 2022,but it does not investigate trends.Research implications:The study maps the highest-level decision-making in scholarly communication.Originality/value:The study explores and maps the geography of editors-in-chief by using a massive dataset.展开更多
Objectives:To investigate what the most common types of articles that nursing journals purport to publish are and what they actually publish.And to investigate the extent to which academic nursing journals listed by C...Objectives:To investigate what the most common types of articles that nursing journals purport to publish are and what they actually publish.And to investigate the extent to which academic nursing journals listed by Clarivate track alternative metrics.Methods:Journals included in the nursing Journal Citation Report(JCR)journal category in 2019 described as nursing were identified and considered suitable for inclusion in the analysis.Instructions for authors were reviewed online and mention of each type of article is identified.The tables of contents of each issue of each journal published during 2019 were examined and the types of articles published were extracted to a spreadsheet into permitted article types and published articles.Likewise,the use of alternative metrics by each journal was extracted to a spreadsheet.Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation analysis was applied to investigate the relationship between articles permitted and articles published.Results:In the 2020 JCR,123 journals were listed.The most common article type permitted was original research(n=117),followed by review papers(n=116),and discussion papers(n=63).Original research(n=7045);review papers(n=1268);discussion papers(n=1225);editorials(n=793)and commentaries(n=776)were the most commonly published categories of the article.Of journals examined,108(96.8%)tracked mentions on social media and the Altmetric score was most commonly used(75%).There was a strong correlation(r=0.73;P=0.002)between the numbers of articles permitted and published and a strong correlation(ρ=0.86;P<0.001)in terms of the rankings of the permitted and published articles.Conclusions:There is a relationship between the most frequently permitted article types and those published,especially for the most frequent categories of both.Original articles,review papers,and discussion papers are the backbone of academic publishing in nursing with original articles vastly outweighing review and discussion papers.Most Clarivate listed journals now use some method of tracking alternative metrics indicating how seriously publishers take their social media profiles.展开更多
1.Background of the open science movement Science is characterized by the demand for open communication within a community.In the early days,members of the scientific community exchanged their academic results through...1.Background of the open science movement Science is characterized by the demand for open communication within a community.In the early days,members of the scientific community exchanged their academic results through correspondence,and they later established academic organizations to organize academic conferences,and to publish academic journals to strengthen communication.展开更多
A Conversation with Prof.Robert Peter Gale,Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia,on Academic Publishing and International Dissemination 1.Editor’s note In February 2025,we are very pleased to interview Professor Robert Peter G...A Conversation with Prof.Robert Peter Gale,Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia,on Academic Publishing and International Dissemination 1.Editor’s note In February 2025,we are very pleased to interview Professor Robert Peter Gale,Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia.Prof.Gale has dedicated to scientific and clinical research on leukemia and other bone marrow disorders over 50 years.In this interview,Prof.Gale shared his views on AI technology and its impact on the development of hematology.展开更多
ACADEMIC PUBLISHING:REACHING ITS LIMITS?The productivity crisis:A problem of plenty?Humankind’s relationship with data is a Sisyphean,heuristic undertaking—data are generated to maintain and innovate upon systems,le...ACADEMIC PUBLISHING:REACHING ITS LIMITS?The productivity crisis:A problem of plenty?Humankind’s relationship with data is a Sisyphean,heuristic undertaking—data are generated to maintain and innovate upon systems,leading to increased amounts of data,forcing us to find newer ways ofmanaging that data(Figure 1).展开更多
There are multiple guidelines from publishers and organisations on the use of artificial intelligence(AI)in publishing.1–5 However,none are specific to family medicine.Most journals have some basic AI use recommendat...There are multiple guidelines from publishers and organisations on the use of artificial intelligence(AI)in publishing.1–5 However,none are specific to family medicine.Most journals have some basic AI use recommendations for authors,but more explicit direction is needed,as not all AI tools are the same.As family medicine journal editors,we want to provide a unified statement about AI in academic publishing for authors,editors,publishers and peer reviewers based on our current understanding of the field.The technology is advancing rapidly.While text generated from early large language models(LLMs)was relatively easy to identify,text generated from newer versions is getting progressively better at imitating human language and more challenging to detect.展开更多
文摘Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant advantages of GAs,including improved clarity,increased reader engagement,and enhanced visibility of research findings.By transforming intricate scientific data into accessible visual formats,these abstracts facilitate quick and effective knowledge transfer,crucial in clinical decision-making and patient care.However,challenges such as potential data misrepresentation due to oversimplification,the skill gap in graphic design among researchers,and the lack of standardized creation guidelines pose barriers to their widespread adoption.Additionally,while software such as Adobe Illustrator,BioRender,and Canva are commonly employed to create these visuals,not all researchers may be proficient in their use.To address these issues,we recommend that academic journals establish clear guidelines and provide necessary design training to researchers.This proactive approach will ensure the creation of high-quality GAs,promote their standardization,and expand their use in clinical reporting,ultimately benefiting the medical community and improving healthcare outcomes.
文摘SPECIAL|Eyes on Academic Publishing in AI Era At a time when artificial intelligence(AI)is permeating many aspects of human life,academic publishing is faced with new challenges:How should academic journals safeguard scholarly quality and research integrity against AI misuse?How should we improve efficiency with the aid of AI?
文摘Editor-in Chief:Sung Keun Lee Managing Editor:Heejung Kim Associated Editors:Hema Achyuthan,Laia Alegret,Kristine Asch,Margaret Brocx,Elizabeth Catlos,Chee-Ming Chan,Giuseppe Di Capua,Sabina Dolenec,Andrea Festa,Stanley Finney,Kathleen Histon,Gurmeet Kaur,Osamu Kazaoka,Heejung Kim,Jin-Yong Lee,Brian Marker,Victor Mocanu,Nellia Mutemeri,Maria Dolores Pereira,Maria Rose Petrizzo,Mihail Popescu,Brian Pratt,Elizabeth Rovere,Reimar Seltmann,Afroz Ahmad Shahd,Clara Vasconcelos,Wenjiao Xaio In the ever-evolving landscape of academic publishing,the peer review process remains the cornerstone of integrity,rigor,and scholarly excellence.At the heart of this process are our peer reviewers—dedicated experts who generously volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that every episode we publish meets the highest academic standards.
文摘Purpose:This study aims to explore the geography of editors-in-chief to demonstrate which countries exercise the highest-level decision-making in scholarly communication.In addition,the study seeks to investigate the potential relationships between the origin and nationality of academic publishers and the geography of editors-in-chief.Design/methodology/approach:The analysis involves 11,915 journals listed in Web of Science’s Social Sciences Citation Index(SSCI)and Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE).These journals employ 15,795 scholars as editors-in-chief.The geographical locations of the institutions the editors-in-chief are affiliated with were identified;then,the data were aggregated at the country level.Findings:The results show that most editors-in-chief are located in countries of the Anglosphere,primarily the United States and the United Kingdom.In addition,most academic publishers and professional organizations that publish academic journals were found to be based in the United States and the United Kingdom,where most editors-in-chief are also based.Research limitations:The analysis involves journals indexed in the Web of Science’s SCIE/SSCI databases,which are demonstrably biased toward the English language.Furthermore,the study only takes a snapshot of the geography of editors-in-chief for the year 2022,but it does not investigate trends.Research implications:The study maps the highest-level decision-making in scholarly communication.Originality/value:The study explores and maps the geography of editors-in-chief by using a massive dataset.
文摘Objectives:To investigate what the most common types of articles that nursing journals purport to publish are and what they actually publish.And to investigate the extent to which academic nursing journals listed by Clarivate track alternative metrics.Methods:Journals included in the nursing Journal Citation Report(JCR)journal category in 2019 described as nursing were identified and considered suitable for inclusion in the analysis.Instructions for authors were reviewed online and mention of each type of article is identified.The tables of contents of each issue of each journal published during 2019 were examined and the types of articles published were extracted to a spreadsheet into permitted article types and published articles.Likewise,the use of alternative metrics by each journal was extracted to a spreadsheet.Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation analysis was applied to investigate the relationship between articles permitted and articles published.Results:In the 2020 JCR,123 journals were listed.The most common article type permitted was original research(n=117),followed by review papers(n=116),and discussion papers(n=63).Original research(n=7045);review papers(n=1268);discussion papers(n=1225);editorials(n=793)and commentaries(n=776)were the most commonly published categories of the article.Of journals examined,108(96.8%)tracked mentions on social media and the Altmetric score was most commonly used(75%).There was a strong correlation(r=0.73;P=0.002)between the numbers of articles permitted and published and a strong correlation(ρ=0.86;P<0.001)in terms of the rankings of the permitted and published articles.Conclusions:There is a relationship between the most frequently permitted article types and those published,especially for the most frequent categories of both.Original articles,review papers,and discussion papers are the backbone of academic publishing in nursing with original articles vastly outweighing review and discussion papers.Most Clarivate listed journals now use some method of tracking alternative metrics indicating how seriously publishers take their social media profiles.
文摘1.Background of the open science movement Science is characterized by the demand for open communication within a community.In the early days,members of the scientific community exchanged their academic results through correspondence,and they later established academic organizations to organize academic conferences,and to publish academic journals to strengthen communication.
文摘A Conversation with Prof.Robert Peter Gale,Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia,on Academic Publishing and International Dissemination 1.Editor’s note In February 2025,we are very pleased to interview Professor Robert Peter Gale,Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia.Prof.Gale has dedicated to scientific and clinical research on leukemia and other bone marrow disorders over 50 years.In this interview,Prof.Gale shared his views on AI technology and its impact on the development of hematology.
文摘ACADEMIC PUBLISHING:REACHING ITS LIMITS?The productivity crisis:A problem of plenty?Humankind’s relationship with data is a Sisyphean,heuristic undertaking—data are generated to maintain and innovate upon systems,leading to increased amounts of data,forcing us to find newer ways ofmanaging that data(Figure 1).
文摘There are multiple guidelines from publishers and organisations on the use of artificial intelligence(AI)in publishing.1–5 However,none are specific to family medicine.Most journals have some basic AI use recommendations for authors,but more explicit direction is needed,as not all AI tools are the same.As family medicine journal editors,we want to provide a unified statement about AI in academic publishing for authors,editors,publishers and peer reviewers based on our current understanding of the field.The technology is advancing rapidly.While text generated from early large language models(LLMs)was relatively easy to identify,text generated from newer versions is getting progressively better at imitating human language and more challenging to detect.
