The 2008/2009 Editorial Board

Abstract

This is the time of year when I suffer “scrambled brain.” There is so much to do before the start of the new academic year, and so little time. I begin a project and then get pulled in a different direction because suddenly something else seems more important and the deadline is right now . I’m sure you know the feeling. The juggling act becomes very complicated. Will the full complement of new physical therapist students show up on the first day? Will I find a better way to teach the neuroscience content this year? Will the grant that we are rewriting for an October 1 deadline get funded this year? Will the guest lecturers show up for their allotted time? Meanwhile, at home, tomatoes need to be picked and canned—but that's on hold because the corn just got ripe, and there is corn relish to make. Should we make peach jam, or freeze the peaches? Can I let the weeds crowd the beans and beets for another week? One enterprise that really produces “scrambled brain” is scholarly publishing. Changes in technology, the growing number of journals, and easier Web access to information/misinformation challenge us to figure out ways to keep PTJ 's content vital and compelling. Our dynamic Web site (www.ptjournal.org) and our Bottom Line summaries, video clips, and podcasts are designed to reach you through different venues. When we adopt new standards for manuscript submission and fine-tune our Editorial Board, we are seeking to improve the quality of the content delivered on paper, online, and in your ear. I want to introduce you to our new Editorial Board members for 2008/2009, who, in addition to reviewing manuscripts, will help PTJ …