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On the anniversary of the breeder Grigory Fedorovich Monakhos

On March 20, 2024, an outstanding Russian breeder Grigory Fedorovich Monakhos, Head of a scientific school in the field of vegetable breeding, turned 70 years old. The labor, scientific and pedagogical activities of Grigory Fedorovich for more than forty years have been associated with «Timiryazevka” – the Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy. Grigory Fedorovich is the author/ co-author of more than 70 hybrids of vegetable crops, of which more than 40 are of white cabbage. In his breeding work, G.F. Monakhos paid the greatest attention to the most complex aspects: the genetic resistance of plants to phytopathogens and pests. Under his leadership, 18 candidates of science defended their theses. G.F. Monakhos is a co-author of more than 130 publications, including a textbook and educational manuals. Grigory Fedorovich is a member of the editorial boards of scientific journals “Izvestiya of Timiryazev Agricultural Academy” and “Potato and Vegetables”.

The gender composition of the members of the editorial board of toxicology journals: Assessment of gender equality

The gender composition of the members of the editorial board of toxicology journals: Assessment of gender equality

Abstract 1288: Evaluating gender and country of origin diversity on editorial boards in thoracic, gastrointestinal, and breast oncology journals

Abstract Background: The composition and diversity of editorial board members in oncology journals are critical indicators of the field's inclusivity and global perspective. Despite a historical trend of female underrepresentation on editorial boards of peer-reviewed medical journals, the extent of diversity within oncology's various subspecialties remains less understood. This study aims to elucidate the landscape of gender and economic diversity among editorial boards in three major oncology subspecialties: thoracic, gastrointestinal (GI), and breast oncology. Methods: 5 top oncology journals in thoracic, GI, and breast oncology were selected based on 2022 Journal Citation Reports impact factors (Clarivate). Editorial board members, identified from each journal's website, were assessed for economic diversity using the World Bank's 2024 high-income country classification and gender based on academic profile data. Chi-square tests evaluated the gender and economic diversity differences. Results: A total of 762 editor positions from 15 journals were analyzed across the 3 subspecialties. In thoracic oncology, 64.6% were men, 33.5% women, with 7.3% from non-high-income countries. In GI oncology, 84.5% were men, 10.5% women, with 11.1% from non-high-income countries. In breast oncology, 59.3% were men, 39.7% women, with 2.8% from non-high-income countries. Significant disparities in gender and geographical origin were noted (χ² < 0.01). A majority of GI oncology journal editors are based in Asia (66.1%), while in thoracic and breast oncology, most editors are located in North America and Europe. Among 17 editors-in-chief, 88.2% were men, all from high-income countries. Conclusion: The study highlights a significant gender imbalance and a predominance of editors from high-income countries in oncology journals. This imbalance underscores the need for greater inclusivity and diversity in the editorial boards of prominent oncology journals. Gender and country of origin representation among thoracic, GI, and breast oncology Journals Editors in Subspecialties Male Female Unknown Gender Originating from High-Income Country Originating from Middle- or Low-Income Country Continent Thoracic Oncology (N=206) 133 (64.6%) 69 (33.5%) 4 (1.9%) 191 (92.7%) 15 (7.3%) Asia: 37 (18.0%) Africa: 1 (0.5%) Australia: 7 (3.4%) Europe: 73 (35.4%) North America: 86 (41.7%) South America: 2 (1.0%) GI oncology (N=342) 289 (84.5%) 36(10.5%) 17 (5%) 304 (88.9%) 38 (11.1%) Asia: 226 (66.1%) Africa: 1 (0.3%) Australia: 2 (0.6%) Europe: 71 (20.8%) North America: 40 (11.7%) South America: 2 (0.6%) Breast Oncology (N=214) 127 (59.3%) 85 (39.7%) 2 (0.9%) 208 (97.2%) 6 (2.8%) Asia: 10 (4.7%) Australia: 10 (4.7%) Europe: 63 (29.4%) North America: 130 (60.7%) South America: 1 (0.5%) Citation Format: Zhaohui Liao Arter, Robert Hsu, David Benjamin. Evaluating gender and country of origin diversity on editorial boards in thoracic, gastrointestinal, and breast oncology journals [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024; Part 1 (Regular Abstracts); 2024 Apr 5-10; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(6_Suppl):Abstract nr 1288.

Gender distribution in surgical pathology journal publications and editorial boards

AimsTo investigate trends in representation of women among authors and editorial boards of surgical pathology journals over the last two decades.Secondary aims: to identify barriers and potential solutions.MethodsThe names and...

Sex Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. It remains underdiagnosed, undertreated, and portends worse outcomes in women than men. Disparities exist in every stage of science, from bench research to the editorial board of major journals and in every cardiovascular subspecialty. This review summarizes differences in cardiovascular risk factors and disparities in management and outcomes of ischemic heart disease, heart failure, aortic stenosis, and atrial fibrillation. It also provides an overview of female representation as participants and leaders of clinical trials, editorial boards, and academic institutions. Strategies to overcome these disparities are proposed with examples of successful programs.

Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2023

In 2023, members of the Mechanism and Machine Theory journal's Editorial Board and many independent reviewers contributed their time and expertise in reviewing manuscripts. This process greatly benefits our editors, contributing authors, and ultimately our readers. In fact, the high standard and reputation of the journal is strongly shaped by the expert knowledge, generous time contribution, and commitment to mechanism and machine science of the body of reviewers. Both, Elsevier, the publisher, and the editor-in-chief of the journal, would like to publicly pay tribute to all of the 824 reviewers who completed a total of 2118 reviews during the year of 2023. We are extremely grateful for their outstanding contributions and we are look forward to working with them in 2024!

Member List of the Second Editorial Board of World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery

Member List of the Second Editorial Board of World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery

Editorial: TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper for 2023 focuses on black liquor concentration using graphene oxide membranes

TAPPI and the TAPPI Journal (TJ) Editorial Board would like congratulate the authors of the 2023 TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper Award and Honghi Tran Prize: Sam Rae, Ella V. Richards, Max Kleiman-Lynch, Brent D. Keller, and Brandon I. Macdonald. Their paper, “Pilot scale black liquor concentration using pressure driven membrane separation,” appeared on p. 223 of the April 2023 issue. This kraft recovery cycle research was recognized by the TAPPI Journal Editorial Board for its innovation, creativity, scientific merit, and clear expression of ideas.

Should editors with multiple retractions or a record of academic misconduct serve on journal editorial boards?

In the academic world, despite their corrective nature, there is still a negative stigma attached to retractions, even more so if they are based on ethical infractions. Editors-in-chief and editors are role models in academic and scholarly communities. Thus, if they have multiple retractions or a record of academic misconduct, this viewpoint argues that they should not serve on journals’ editorial boards. The exception is where such individuals have displayed a clear path of scholarly reform. Policy and guidance is needed by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Gender Representation on Editorial Boards of JAMA Network Journals.

Objective: Underrepresentation of women on editorial boards of biomedical journals has occurred for decades. The JAMA Network Journals have substantial and broad impact on advances in the biomedical sciences. We sought to determine the current status of gender representation on editorial boards of the 12 JAMA Network Journals. Methods: The gender of each editorial board member of the 12 JAMA Network Journals was classified based on review of online sources. The percentage of women on each board (i.e., number of women relative to total members) was calculated and compared to gender equity and parity benchmarks. The gender equity benchmark for each journal was defined as the percentage of women physicians in the medical specialty reflecting the journal's content based on Association of American Medical Colleges data. The gender parity benchmark for all journals was defined as 50% women. Results: There was considerable variation in the representation of women on the editorial boards of the JAMA Network Journals relative to gender equity and parity benchmarks. Women were underrepresented on 50% (6 of 12) of boards relative to gender equity and 67% (8 of 12) of boards relative to gender parity. Conclusions: Women were found to be underrepresented on 50% or more of the editorial boards of the JAMA Network Journals. This finding reflects gender inequities in academic publishing and the broader biomedical enterprise, which limits advances in the biomedical sciences and health care. Those JAMA Network Journals that continue to underrepresent women on their editorial boards are urged to remediate this longstanding issue.

Gender and geographic representation in editorial boards of education journals

BackgroundPrevious studies have examined the gender and geographic diversity within editorial boards across various academic disciplines, excluding the field of education. Thus, the purpose of this study was to address this gap by investigating the extent of gender and geographic disparity within the editorial boards of education journals.MethodsThe selection of top five education journals from each quartile (Q1–Q4) was performed based on Clarivate Analytics’ Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2021 within the category of “Education & Educational Research.” The information of editors was collected through online sources.ResultsOverall, female editors accounted for 17 out of the 29 editors-in-chief (58.62%), 36 out of the 64 deputy/associate editors (56.25%), 378 out of the 728 editorial/advisory board members (51.92%) and 15 out of the 28 other types of editors (53.57%). There was no significant association between the impact factor (IF) and the proportion of female editors (Pearson’s r = −0.095, p = 0.689). The United States had the highest number of editors (n = 459, 54.06%), followed by the United Kingdom (n = 98, 11.54%), Australia (n = 63, 7.42%), China (n = 29, 3.42%), Germany (n = 25, 2.94%), and Canada (n = 22, 2.59%). Notably, the majority of the included editors were from developed countries (n = 794, 93.52%), while editors from developing countries constituted a significantly smaller proportion (n = 55, 6.48%).ConclusionEditorial boards of education journals exhibit reasonable gender diversity than other disciplines, though still fall short when considering the proportion of women in the discipline. Besides, obvious geographical disparity was observed among editorial boards of education journals. There was a notable lack of representation of researchers associated with institutions from developing countries on the editorial boards of education journals. While maintaining sufficient gender diversity, it is imperative to enhance the geographical diversity in these journals, ensuring a more equitable number of positions to individuals from these underrepresented groups.

Diversity among editorial boards of genitourinary oncology journals.

481 Background: Several studies have evaluated the ethnic and gender diversity among editorial boards of academic journals in science and medicine, and revealed disparities among representation of historically underrepresented groups. However, the diversity among editorial boards in the field of genitourinary oncology remains unclear. Methods: Using the master journal list from Clarivate, we identified academic journals with a dedicated or primary focus in genitourinary cancers. We then identified the list of editorial board members on each journal’s website. We evaluated economic diversity based off each editor’s country of origin, and classified countries as high income based off World Bank listing for the 2024 fiscal year. We confirmed gender from each editor’s self-reported gender on his or her academic profile. Results: We identified 7 journals with a focus in genitourinary cancers. Among these journals, a total of 485 editor positions were identified, with 397 men (81.86%) and 80 women (16.49%). The gender of 8 individuals (1.65%) could not be confirmed. 28 editors (5.77%) were from countries not identified as high-income countries per World Bank criteria. Conclusions: There are disparities in country of origin among editors of genitourinary oncology journals, with a small proportion of editors originating from countries classified as middle- or low-income. [Table: see text]

Retraction: Genetic diversity and phylogenetic structure of four Tibeto-Burman-speaking populations in Tibetan-Yi corridor revealed by insertion/deletion polymorphisms.

Zou X., He G., Wang M., Huo L., Chen X., Liu J., Wang S., Ye Z., Wang F., Wang Z., Hou Y. (2020). Genetic diversity and phylogenetic structure of four Tibeto-Burman-speaking populations in Tibetan-Yi corridor revealed by insertion/deletion polymorphisms. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(4), e1140. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1140 The above article, published online on 3 February 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Zheng Wang responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: Population genetic data from 23 autosomal STR loci of Huaxia Platinum system in the Jining Han population.

Dang Z., Liu Q., Zhang G., Li S., Wang D., Pang Q., Yang D., Li C., Cui W., Wang Y. (2020). Population genetic data from 23 autosomal STR loci of Huaxia Platinum system in the Jining Han population. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(4), e1142. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1142 The above article, published online on 29 January 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Yequan Wang responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: Population genetics of 24 Y-STR loci in Chinese Han population from Jilin Province, Northeast China.

Xu X-m., Zheng J-L., Lou Y., Wei X-h., Wang B-j.,Yao J. (2019). Population genetics of 24 Y-STR loci in Chinese Han population from Jilin Province, Northeast China. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 7(11), e984. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.984 The above article, published online on 30 September 2019 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Jun Yao responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retracted: MtDNA polymorphism analyses in the Chinese Mongolian group: Efficiency evaluation and further matrilineal genetic structure exploration.

Qiong Lan, Tong Xie, Xiaoye Jin, Yating Fang, Shuyan Mei, Guang Yang, Bofeng Zhu. MtDNA polymorphism analyses in the Chinese Mongolian group: Efficiency evaluation and further matrilineal genetic structure exploration. Molec Genet Genom Med 7:e934, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.934). The above article, published online on 3 September 2019 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Qiong Lan, Xiaoye Jin, and Bofeng Zhu responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: Genetic polymorphism and phylogenetic analyses of 21 non-CODIS STR loci in a Chinese Han population from Shanghai.

Zhou Z., Shao C., Xie J., Xu H., Liu Y., Zhou Y., Liu Z., Zhao Z., Tang Q., Sun K. (2020). Genetic polymorphism and phylogenetic analyses of 21 non-CODIS STR loci in a Chinese Han population from Shanghai. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(2), e1083. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1083 The above article, published online on 8 December 2019 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Kuan Sun stated on behalf of all the co-authors that they do not agree to this retraction.

Retraction: Forensic features and genetic background exploration of a new 47-autosomal InDel panel in five representative Han populations residing in Northern China.

Song F., Lang M., Li L., Luo H., Hou Y. (2020). Forensic features and genetic background exploration of a new 47-autosomal InDel panel in five representative Han populations residing in Northern China. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(5), e1224. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1224. The above article, published online on 10 March 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Feng Song and Luyao Li responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: Haplotype diversity and phylogenetic characteristics for Guanzhong Han population from Northwest China via 38 Y-STRs using Yfiler™ Platinum Amplification System.

Li L.,Yao L., He Xin., Gong H., Deng Y., Luan M., He G., Jia F., Chen P. (2020). Haplotype diversity and phylogenetic characteristics for Guanzhong Han population from Northwest China via 38 Y-STRs using Yfiler™ Platinum Amplification System. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(8), e1187. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1187 The above article, published online on 12 March 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Guanglin He, Luyao Li, Xin He, Fuquan Jia, Lilan Yao, and Pengyu Chen responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: Genetic diversity, forensic feature, and phylogenetic analysis of Guizhou Tujia population via 19 X-STRs.

Luo, L., Gao, H., Yao, L., Long, F., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., Liu, Y., Yu, J., Yu, L., Chen, P. (2020). Genetic diversity, forensic feature, and phylogenetic analysis of Guizhou Tujia population via 19 X-STRs. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 8(11), e1473. https://doi.org/10.1002/mgg3.1473. The above article, published online on 2 September 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Suzanne Hart, and Wiley Periodicals LLC. Following publication of this article, concerns were raised by a third party regarding consent and ethical approval for the research undertaken and reported in the article. The publisher and representatives of the journal's editorial board undertook a review of the consent documentation provided, against the research performed and reported in the article. The review uncovered inconsistencies between the consent documentation and the research reported; the documentation was not sufficiently detailed to resolve the concerns raised. As a result, the parties have made the decision to retract the article. In addition, consent documentation did not give approval for data associated with this article to be shared publicly. The associated data for this article has been withdrawn from the publication record following a concern that the data could be used to identify those who have participated in the research. Pengyu Chen, Lilan Yao, Yong Liu and Li Luo responded on behalf of all the authors, who disagree with the retraction.