A New Era Begins

Abstract

The journal Stroke celebrates its 40th year and there is much to be proud of based on prior accomplishments. I begin my 5-year term as Editor-in-Chief inheriting a flourishing, successful and highly respected journal that has thrived under the leadership of Dr Vladimir Hachinski, who has served as Editor-in-Chief for the past 10 years. During Dr. Hachinski’s term the number of manuscripts submitted yearly has doubled to just over 2800 and the impact factor has risen by a point to 6.5. Additionally, publishing ahead of print began, as did a completely electronic manuscript submission system. Translation of Stroke into 7 languages increased the submission and publication of manuscripts, and the number of subscriptions, from these regions. An author-mentoring program for non-native English speakers was initiated along with a waiver of page charges for authors from many less developed countries. These accomplishments, along with many others too numerous to enumerate, have marked the stewardship provided by Dr Hachinski and will provide a sustainable legacy for the field of cerebrovascular disorders. Dr Hachinski can be described as an internationalist with insightful ideas who has strived to be inclusive and innovative. I submit that he has excelled by providing all of his visionary initiatives and I offer him my thanks, and those of our entire community, …