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Trials Dec 2016Trials has 10 years of experience in providing open access publication of protocols for randomised controlled trials. In this editorial, the senior editors and...
Trials has 10 years of experience in providing open access publication of protocols for randomised controlled trials. In this editorial, the senior editors and editors-in-chief of Trials discuss editorial issues regarding managing trial protocol submissions, including the content and format of the protocol, timing of submission, approaches to tracking protocol amendments, and the purpose of peer reviewing a protocol submission. With the clarification and guidance provided, we hope we can make the process of publishing trial protocols more efficient and useful to trial investigators and readers.
Topics: Editorial Policies; Humans; Periodicals as Topic; Publications; Publishing; Research Design
PubMed: 28114958
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1743-0 -
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma May 2018To determine journal publication rates of podium presentations from the OTA Annual Meetings between 2008 and 2012.
OBJECTIVE
To determine journal publication rates of podium presentations from the OTA Annual Meetings between 2008 and 2012.
METHODS
Podium presentations from the 2008 to 2012 OTA annual meeting were compiled from the Annual Meeting archives. During December 2016, and Google Scholar were performed using individual keywords in the abstract title and content. The results were reviewed for matches to the meeting abstracts with regard to the title, authors, and abstract content. Yearly publication rates were calculated, along with time to publication and common journals for publication.
RESULTS
The publication rate for the 357 podium abstracts presented at the OTA between 2008 and 2012 was 72.8%. Eighty-one percent of abstracts were from the US institutions. The mean time to publication from podium presentation was 23.4 months, and the most common journals of publication were Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (45.4%) and The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (15.3%).
CONCLUSIONS
The publication rate of the podium presentations at the OTA Annual Meeting from 2008 to 2012 has increased since previous years. Compared with other orthopaedic subspecialty and nonorthopaedic specialty meetings, the OTA publication rate is among the highest in the medical field. OTA annual meetings are an opportunity for early access to high-quality research in the area of orthopaedic trauma.
Topics: Bibliometrics; Congresses as Topic; Orthopedics; Publications; Publishing; Societies, Medical; Wounds and Injuries
PubMed: 29065041
DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001045 -
Journal of Nursing Care QualityWith an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates, the volume of peer-reviewed journal publications among DNP-prepared nurses is rising.
BACKGROUND
With an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates, the volume of peer-reviewed journal publications among DNP-prepared nurses is rising.
PURPOSE
The primary aim of this study was to quantify, analyze, and categorize DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications.
METHODS
A descriptive research design was used to analyze DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications in the WorldCat, EBSCO Discovery Service, and PubMed databases from 2011 through 2021.
RESULTS
The 3839 journal publications included at least one DNP-prepared nurse author. There were 2495 (65%) publications with a DNP first author, 921 (24%) with a DNP solo author, and 2918 (76%) included publication collaboration. The majority of publications were practice- (40%), nursing- (17%), and education-focused (15%). Science translation in evidence-based practice and quality improvement publications accounted for 24%.
CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates the proliferation of DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications, which may indicate an increase in the number of nursing care quality initiatives occurring in the clinical setting.
Topics: Humans; Education, Nursing, Graduate; Periodicals as Topic; Authorship; Peer Review; Publishing
PubMed: 38489766
DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000763 -
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia Feb 2017There has been a gradual decline in the number of case reports published in leading medical journals in recent years. Since case reports are not highly cited they have... (Observational Study)
Observational Study
STUDY OBJECTIVE
There has been a gradual decline in the number of case reports published in leading medical journals in recent years. Since case reports are not highly cited they have an adverse effect on the journal impact factor. On the other hand sharing new experiences, challenges, or discoveries with colleagues is essential for medical community. Should case reports be eliminated from the journals or published only in journals devoted to case reports?
DESIGN
Observational study.
SETTING
Web of Science database was searched, between 2005 and 2009, with terms: "anesthesia", "anesthesiology" and "case report" yielding 25 969, 9532, and 661 publications, respectively. Since some reports contained large number of cases, only those involving up to three cases (n = 425) were evaluated by the authors with respect to their type, contribution to knowledge and/or practice (Likert scale) and times they were cited.
MAIN RESULTS
Distribution of answers to the statement "Case has added to my knowledge and/or improved my practice" was; 3% (strongly disagree), 10.5% (disagree), 33.2% (neither agree nor disagree), 39.3% (agree) and 13.7% (strongly agree). Average citations per item was 4.43 (1883/425), 7.32 (4838/661), and 7.82 (74 529/9532). As to the types of the reports; 50% unexpected event in the course of anesthesia, 31% unusual and instructive cases, 9.6% novel/unique anesthetic techniques, 6% novel use of equipment, 1.6% new information on diseases of importance to anesthesiology and 1% scientific observations.
CONCLUSION
Case reports have been an important source of clinical guidance and scientific insight, and play an important role in medical education. They can be published quickly, providing publication opportunity for juniors and for clinicians who may not have the time or finance to conduct large-scale research. On the other hand some argue, that case reports are irrelevant in current medical practice and education, being at the bottom of the hierarchical ladder of medical evidence. We conclude that case reports should not be done away with but be published in websites and journals like the venue to be launched in 2013 by the International Anesthesia Research Society, devoted entirely to them to meet the need for the publication of interesting cases.
Topics: Anesthesia; Humans; Journal Impact Factor; Periodicals as Topic; Publishing
PubMed: 28235534
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.10.006 -
Clinical Neuroradiology Sep 2016
Topics: Journal Impact Factor; Neuroradiography; Periodicals as Topic; Publishing
PubMed: 27518581
DOI: 10.1007/s00062-016-0537-9 -
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Jul 2018The name predatory publisher has been applied by academic librarian Jeffrey Beall to describe an open-access, scholarly publishing business model in which publication...
The name predatory publisher has been applied by academic librarian Jeffrey Beall to describe an open-access, scholarly publishing business model in which publication fees are charged to authors without providing the editorial judgment, peer-review process, and publishing services associated with more established journals. In the addiction field, as many as 20 journal titles now operate according to this model, and most of their editors are either nonexistent or impossible to contact. Although predatory publishing should not be equated with open access, this article argues that predatory publishers are diluting scientific quality in the addiction field by taking advantage of the open-access movement. Beyond the damage done to the reputations of naive authors and figurehead editorial board members, there is a cascade of effects resulting from the shabby publication process itself. If the addiction field is to be protected from predatory publishers, all sectors need to be involved. Declarations of "buyer beware" and "the emperor has no clothes" are just the first steps in a process of preventing further damage to the integrity of addiction science. As described in this article, concerted action will be required by authors, editors, and professional societies.
Topics: Behavior, Addictive; Fees and Charges; Humans; Periodicals as Topic; Publishing
PubMed: 30079864
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Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine Apr 2024This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of forensic toxicology research trends, publication patterns, author's contributions, and collaboration. Utilizing the... (Review)
Review
This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of forensic toxicology research trends, publication patterns, author's contributions, and collaboration. Utilizing the Scopus database, we scrutinized 3259 articles across 348 journals spanning from 1975 to 2023. Analysis employed diverse software tools such as VOSviewer, RStudio, MS Excel, and MS Access to dissect various publication aspects. We observed a notable surge in publications post-2007, indicating heightened research interest. Leading contributors included the United States, Germany, and Italy, with Logan B.K. emerging as the most prolific author. Forensic Science International stood out as the primary journal, publishing 888 articles and accruing significant citations. Keyword co-occurrences such as "forensic toxicology," "forensic science," and "toxicology" underscored core thematic areas in the field. Moreover, extensive research collaboration, especially among Western nations in Europe, was evident. This study underscores the imperative for enhanced collaboration between developing and developed nations to foster further advancements in forensic science. Strengthened partnerships can catalyze innovation, facilitate knowledge dissemination, and address emerging challenges, thereby propelling the field of forensic toxicology toward new frontiers of discovery and application.
Topics: Forensic Toxicology; Humans; Bibliometrics; Periodicals as Topic; Biomedical Research; Publishing
PubMed: 38522117
DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2024.102675 -
Journal of Nuclear Cardiology :... Dec 2018
Topics: Open Access Publishing; Periodicals as Topic; Publishing
PubMed: 30378000
DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-1461-y -
Nature Dec 2014
Topics: Publications; Publishing; Research
PubMed: 25519093
DOI: 10.1038/516287b -
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.... Nov 2018The open-access model has changed the landscape of academic publishing over the last 20 years. An unfortunate consequence has been the advent of predatory publishing,...
BACKGROUND
The open-access model has changed the landscape of academic publishing over the last 20 years. An unfortunate consequence has been the advent of predatory publishing, which exploits the open-access model for monetary gain by collecting publishing fees from authors under the pretense of being a legitimate publication while providing little-to-no peer review. This study aims to investigate the predatory publishing phenomenon in orthopaedic literature.
METHODS
We searched Beall's List of Predatory Journals and Publishers and another list of predatory journals for journal titles that are possibly related to orthopaedics. We then searched their web sites for the following information: total number of articles published, journal country of origin, author country of origin, article processing charge (APC), quoted review time, and location of the listed headquarters. We also reported the article quality of a random sample of these journals. We consulted InCites Journal Citation Reports to determine the number of nonpredatory orthopaedic publications that are indexed, and we manually searched a random sample of these legitimate journals for Beall's criteria. Additionally, we searched the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and PubMed databases for any possible predatory journal titles.
RESULTS
We found 104 suspected predatory publishers, representing 225 possible predatory journals. One journal was indexed in the DOAJ, and 20 were indexed in PubMed. Review time was not identified for 56.2% of the journals, and 36.5% quoted a review time of <1 month. Nearly half of the listed addresses of the publishers were either unsearchable or led to residential or empty lots. Eighty-two legitimate journals were identified. The median APC was $420 for predatory journals and $2,900 for legitimate journals. We found that a random sample of the legitimate journals published studies with higher reporting standards, but a few also contained 1 criterion that is found on Beall's list.
CONCLUSIONS
This study highlights the scope of orthopaedic predatory publishing. Possibly predatory journals outnumber legitimate orthopaedic journals. Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of the suspected predatory journals and consult available online tools to identify them because distinguishing them from legitimate journals can be a challenge.
Topics: Bibliometrics; Editorial Policies; Humans; Open Access Publishing; Orthopedics; Peer Review, Research; Periodicals as Topic
PubMed: 30399085
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.17.01569