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Do Editorial Members of Otorhinolaryngology Journals Publish Their Own Work? An Analysis of Editorial Self-Publication Practices in Otorhinolaryngology Journals.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and other characteristics of editorial self-publication in general otorhinolaryngology journals. Methods: Among the otorhinolaryngology journals indexed in SCI-E in 2023, 12 met the inclusion criteria for the study. The editorial members of the journals were identified from the front matter of all issues published in 2023 and classified according to their editorial role. Original articles, review articles, and case reports were extracted from each journal's archives and the prevalence and other characteristics of articles published by editorial members were investigated independently by 2 authors. Results: A total of 795 editorial members were identified across 12 journals and 185 (23.3%) had at least 1 instance of editor-as-author (EAA), ranging from 11.3% to 41.5%, depending on the journal. Editorial members were listed as an EAA in 290 of the 2106 articles (13.8%), with a range of 5.7% to 54.5%. Original articles were the most common type of editorial self-publication, accounting for 71.7%, followed by review articles (17.6%) and case reports (10.7%). Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate editorial self-publishing practice in otorhinolaryngology journals and to demonstrate that the prevalence of being an EAA varies widely among otorhinolaryngology journals.

Overview of CSE Connect: SSP DEIA Committee on building DEIA in Editorial Roles and Peer Review

Overview of CSE Connect: SSP DEIA Committee on building DEIA in Editorial Roles and Peer Review

Growth of the Journal of Coordination Chemistry: 33 years with Jim Atwood in Editorial roles

Growth of the Journal of Coordination Chemistry: 33 years with Jim Atwood in Editorial roles

Epistemic racism in anti-doping research: A call for critical awareness

The anti-doping movement is presented with significant challenges, including high-profile inter-agency disputes, claims of inconsistent application of the WADA Code, institutionalized doping, and the emergence of doping-permissive movements. Amid these issues lies a less recognized yet crucial issue of epistemic racism, which can undermine global anti-doping initiatives. Epistemic racism, rooted in culturally biased systems of knowledge production, often privileges Western perspectives while relegating non-Western perspectives. Such bias can perpetuate racial stereotypes and affect anti-doping research and policy implementation. This Commentary explores the concept of epistemic racism, its manifestations, and strategies for mitigation within anti-doping research. A case example of a recent publication is presented to demonstrate how epistemic racism can go undetected and unchallenged, potentially reproducing and reinforcing outdated stereotypes. Overlooked, epistemic racism can have profound ramifications, including deterring aspiring scholars from developing countries, distorting anti-doping policies, and reinforcing racial stereotypes. To counteract this, it is essential to educate researchers on racial biases, adapt methodologies to reduce these biases and increase the inclusion and representation of scholars from developing countries in research and editorial roles. Such measures may foster a more inclusive research environment and directly inform practice, helping anti-doping research and practice become more critically aware.

Summary of the C4DISC Toolkit: A Focused Toolkit for Journal Editors and Publishers: Building DEIA in Editorial Roles and Peer Review

Summary of the C4DISC Toolkit: A Focused Toolkit for Journal Editors and Publishers: Building DEIA in Editorial Roles and Peer Review

Elevating the Standards of Scientific Editing in Clinical Surgery: Learning from Editorial and Journal Role Models

Elevating the Standards of Scientific Editing in Clinical Surgery: Learning from Editorial and Journal Role Models

Diversity in the editorial boards of medical journals: a perspective from the Middle East.

Despite the significant increase in women in academic medicine over the last 50 years, women are still under-represented in leadership positions in academia. However, there is a lack of data on the diversity of editorial boards in Middle Eastern medical journals. So, we aim to portray the diversity of editorial boards of Iraqi medical journals by conducting a cross-sectional analysis of the editorial boards' members of all Iraqi medical journals. Gender, affiliation and specialty were extracted from the journals' websites and/or from the professional profiles of the editorial board members. Twenty-five journals and 446 editorial board members were analysed. More than half of editorial board members specialized in basic science, while 39.76% specialized in clinical specialties. Approximately, 20.18% of editorial board members (regardless their role) were women. Four percent of editor-in-chief were women. There were significant differences in editorial role according to gender (p < 0.0001), yet residency (p = 0.688) and specialty (p = 0.190) did not differ according to their gender. Most editorial board members were affiliated with Baghdad. So, we can conclude that there is a significant under-representation of women across all roles on the editorial board of medical journals especially in the leading positions. All stakeholders, publishers, authors and academics should commit to ensure the diversity of editorial boards.

The status of women in academic ophthalmology: Authorship of papers, presentations, and academic promotions.

As the field of ophthalmology has evolved in the last several decades, so has the gender distribution of ophthalmologists. We conducted a narrative review to further characterise the status of women in the realm of publication, presentations, editorial positions, grants, academic promotion, and financial compensation. While the proportion of women publishing, presenting, and filling academic and editorial roles has increased over time, it still does not match that of men. Women are more likely to be first authors instead of senior authors, have lower average h-indices, and are awarded fewer grants. The magnitude of some of these differences is smaller when adjusted for women's shorter career duration on average. Despite increased representation of women in ophthalmology, women continue to receive less compensation for the same work. This review highlights that more can be done to improve gender parity in ophthalmology.

The end of an era.

These volumes conclude a series initiated in 1974, marking almost fifty years of effort by a huge cohort of scholars. This review is thus a valedictory for the whole series as well as an account of what we have learned from the most recent volumes about Darwin's final years (1879-82). The project was begun by Frederick Burckhardt, who shared the editorial role for the early volumes with Sydney Smith and a rolling sequence of assistant editors and advisers who eventually comprised a significant fraction of the leading members of what used to be called the 'Darwin industry'. Smith passed away in 1988 (volume 7 notes his legacy). Burkardt too left this world in 2007 - volume 16, part 1 includes an obituary, but his name has been retained and Cambridge University Press still ask that the series be cited as 'Burkhardt et al.' Duncan Porter took over for volumes 8-15, again with a sequence of fellow editors and assistants, after which James Secord became head of the project through its final years. The dedications of successive volumes record the efforts of individual scholars who have aided the teams and the involvement of the many institutions and foundations that have leant moral and material support over the years. For those of us with Cambridge connections, the University Library will not seem the same without the presence of the team it supported.

How do editors use editorials to lead their journals? Insights from the field of human resource management

AbstractEditorials have earned a special place among many practices, tools, and policies available to editors for journal advancement. Despite the vital and diverse roles of editorials in academic journals, they have rarely been systematically analysed for common characteristics or patterns. In this study, I approached editorials as a leadership practice of journal editors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to understand how editors use editorials to lead their journals. To render a manageable set of editorials and, at the same time, to capture the latest trends, I focused on editorials published in 2022 in top journals in the field of organizational behaviour/human resource management indexed by Scopus. The sample consisted of 120 editorials found in 103 journals managed by 21 publishers. I analysed the editorials using qualitative content analysis that was guided by two research questions: (1) How commonly do editors use editorials? (2) What objectives do editors pursue in their editorials? The analyses showed that editorials appear to be neither a regular nor a common practice. An overwhelming majority of editorials were written to validate existing knowledge. The findings raise several important issues, including an unclear contribution of editorials, perceived or factual, to academic journals and the editor's role in the journal development process. Journal editors, editorial board members, publishers, universities, and organizations associated with journals should consider revisiting their policies and practices to ensure a purposeful, meaningful, and systematic use of editorials.

The Life of an Editor: Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD, Ph.D., Editor in Chief of Ophthalmology, the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

In this insightful interview article, we delve into the life and role of Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD, Ph.D., Chair of the Ophthalmology Department at the University of Washington and Editor in Chief of Ophthalmology, the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Driven by a profound passion for literature, he emphasizes the enduring impact of scientific publications as fundamental to knowledge. He views curating this literature as a privileged responsibility, ensuring its enduring quality. Dr. Van Gelder acknowledges the complexities of predictive editing and the challenges of identifying impactful papers. He let us dig into the editorial process at Ophthalmology as we learn about its rigor, involving meticulous screening, comprehensive reviews, and constructive feedback. For aspiring editors, he underscores the importance of a genuine love for literature and the value of constructive criticism. Dr. Van Gelder addresses common misconceptions about the editor's role, highlights the ethical aspects of publishing, and advocates for a focus on content quality, especially in a world marked by predatory practices. He shares a memorable encounter with the work of Clyde Keeler, a scientist from the early 20th century, underlining the timeless nature of literature as a repository of knowledge that transcends generations. In essence, Russ, as affectionately referred to by colleagues, offers a deep understanding of the life of an editor dedicated to preserving the integrity and excellence of scientific publications in the field of ophthalmology. His perspective is distinctively important for medical students and early careers physicians, underscoring the crucial role that editors play in the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Celebrating a pioneer in geochemical tracer science for groundwater and surface water research: Professor Ian Cartwright

Over a more than 35-year career Professor Ian Cartwright's research has provided advances in the understanding of a wide range of earth-science processes, from metamorphic geology to palaeo-climates, groundwater hydrology, catchment hydrology and geochemistry. His research has predominantly utilised geochemistry, stable and radioactive isotope tracers to understand links between palaeo-climate and groundwater, geochemical processes impacting on groundwater and surface water quality, and metamorphic processes. He has made outstanding contributions to scientific knowledge and training through mentoring numerous PhD and masters students, journal editorial roles – including as a long-time Associate Editor for Applied Geochemistry, and active participation in conferences, professional societies and working groups – such as the Applied Isotope Geochemistry group and the International Association of Geochemistry. As he moves into retirement, we take the opportunity to summarise his impact and contributions across many scientific disciplines and reflect on the significance of his distinguished career.

Abstract 17268: Gender Distribution Within Medicine and Cardiology Journal Editorial Boards

Introduction: In the United States, 50% of medical students and over 40% of internal medicine (IM) residents are women. Despite a visible increase in representation of women in academics, studies have noted underrepresentation in academic leadership. Hypothesis: We sought to evaluate if women have near equal representation in editorial boards in major journals reflective of the proportion of women in Medicine. Methods: We evaluated two leading IM and Cardiology journals each to assess whether there was equity in representation of women in editorial roles. The editorial boards of these journals were reviewed as of April 2023. The gender distribution of editorial board members was displayed graphically using pie charts. The combined proportions of women in the two IM and Cardiology journals, respectively, were compared using Fisher’s exact test (Prism v9.5.1). Results: For the IM journals, the editorial board of Journal of the American Medicine Association was comprised of 18 women and 34 men (34.6% women) and the New England Journal of Medicine had 32 women and 44 men (42.2% women, Figure 1). For the Cardiology journals, the editorial board of Circulation was comprised of 90 women and 306 men (22.7% women) and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology had 46 women and 215 men (17.6% women, Figure 1). When comparing the combined proportions of women, the IM journals had a greater representation of women (39.1%) than the Cardiology journals (20.7%), p&lt;0.0001. Conclusions: We observed that leading IM Journals have greater representation of women in editorial roles compared to Cardiology journals. This could be related to IM editorial boards drawing from a wider range of medical subspecialties, some of which may have greater representation of women. The ‘leaky pipeline’ in Cardiology may hinder gender-based parity at the highest academic ranks. Specific efforts to engage and mentor academic Cardiologists may help support diverse participation in editorial boards.

Gender Representation of Editors at Journals Affiliated with Major U.S. Medical Societies.

Objectives: To assess the gender composition of upper-level specialty-specific editor positions among United States (U.S.) medical society-affiliated journals and to evaluate the equitable inclusion of women and women physicians. Materials and Methods: The gender composition of upper-level (e.g., editor-in-chief, deputy) specialty-specific editor positions among 39 U.S. medical society-affiliated journals as of January 5, 2023, was analyzed. Editor positions below the level of associate editor were excluded. Parity (50:50 representation) and equity (compared with the proportion of practicing physicians in each medical specialty) benchmarks were utilized to determine if women are underrepresented in editor positions. Results: A total of 862 editor positions among 39 journals were assessed. Women held 32.9% (284/862) of positions (95% confidence interval [CI]: 29.9%-36.2%), significantly less than expected based on the U.S. population (p < 0.001). Physicians comprised 90.8% (783/862) of positions, of whom 30.4% (238/783) were women physicians (95% CI: 27.3%-33.7%), significantly less than expected (p < 0.001). Thirty-three (84.6%, 95% CI: 70.3%-92.8%) journals were below parity for women overall, whereas 34 (87.2%, 95% CI: 73.3%-94.4%) were below parity for women physicians. Fourteen (35.9%, 95% CI: 22.7%-51.6%) journals were below equity for women physicians. Notably, 13 (33.3%, 95% CI: 20.6%-49.0%) journals were below both parity and equity for women overall and women physicians. Conclusions: This study reveals mixed results in the equitable inclusion of women in editor positions of journals affiliated with U.S. medical societies. Despite the equitable inclusion of women in editorial roles being a remediable issue, approximately one third of journals affiliated with major U.S. medical societies remain inequitable.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education journals: An evaluation of editorial board composition

Purpose of the article As editorial boards (EBs) of medical education journals (MEJs) hold substantial control over framing current medical education scholarship, we aimed to evaluate representation of women as well as geographic and socioeconomic diversity on EBs of these journals. Materials and methods In our cross-sectional study, Composite Editorial Board Diversity Score (CEBDS) was used to evaluate diversity at gender, geographic region, and country income level. Websites of MEJs were screened for relevant information. Job titles were categorized into 3 editorial roles and data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results Out of 42 MEJs, 19 journals (45.2%) were published from the Global South. Among 1219 editors, 57.5% were men. Out of 46 editors in chief (EICs), 34.7% were women, and 60.9% were based in high income countries. No EIC belonged to low-income country. The proportion of female advisory board members was found to be positively correlated with the presence of a female EIC. Moreover, 2 journals achieved the maximum CEBDS. All editors belonged to the same World Bank income group and geographic region for 12 and 8 journals respectively. Conclusions In order to allow a truly global perspective in medical education to prevail, diversity and inclusivity on these journals become important parameters to address. Thus, promoting policies centered on improving diversity in all aspects should become a top priority.

Religious Ethics as a Social Practice

ABSTRACTThe Journal of Religious Ethics (JRE) was established at a particular moment in the United States in the early 1970s. This article investigates how that moment—in the institutional milieu of academic theology and religious studies in which the (JRE) emerged—influenced its founding. It does this through attention to three main sources: (1) the original charter and bylaws of the JRE, (2) publications from the JRE and other scholarly outlets in the period, and (3) a collection of interviews with scholars who occupied editorial roles in the first 10 years of the life of the journal. The article suggests that the JRE's early period was driven by three key forces: the emergence of Christian ethics as a field of academic theology, deepening engagement with academic philosophy among students of Christian ethics, and growing attention to the pedagogical requirements of increasingly pluralist tertiary educational environments. In conclusion, I describe my own place in this history, asking how the dynamics around the founding of the JRE shape my participation in the practice enacted in its pages.

Assessing the effectiveness of research and academic staff's scientific activity: definition of criteria and indicators

This paper highlights the crucial need to establish clear criteria and indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the scientific activity of research and academic staff. By carefully examining different dimensions of research activity, this study identifies and describes a comprehensive set of criteria and relevant indicators. These include involvement in project competitions (preparation, participation, and student engagement), scholarly publication outputs (journals, conferences, monographs, and student mentoring), scientometric measures (indexing and citations), altmetric considerations (digital repositories, online presence, and social media impact), expert contributions (peer review, committee participation, editorial roles, and conference organization), and representative scholarly achievements (dissertation defense, academic and honorary titles, awards, supervision, international engagement, and language skills). It is emphasized that these identified criteria can be categorized into publication and dissemination, exploitation, and impact on the academic community. By using this comprehensive framework, educational institutions can effectively assess the quality, impact, and contribution of the activities of research and academic staff, thereby promoting research excellence and educational progress.

Taking Account

Taking Account

The Act and Art of Editing: Exploration of the Functions and Responsibilities of Book Editors in the Electronic Age

In this present ICT-driven information age, the traditional roles of editors in the book publishing process are threatened, as software is being developed to perform editorial functions. Experience has shown, however, that ICT can help in improving human experience in all spheres of life. For editors to remain relevant, there is the need for conscious effort by publishers and editors to upgrade their knowledge in the application of ICT in the editorial practices. This paper examines the chances of survival of book editors in the face of a fast changing environment. The paper concludes that the publishing option in the electronic age does not exclude editorial functions but redefines the new roles of editors in the publishing process. Therefore, editorial roles need a redefinition in the present dispensation and editors and publishers, especially in the developing nations such as Nigeria need to move with the changing time. This is done by committing more resources into training and development, to enable editorial staff to be relevant in the present dispensation. Therefore, the job of the editor remains, only if, editors upgrade themselves in the act and art of editing to make them relevant in this changing time.

Editorial announcement: New editorial roles and editorial board member

Editorial announcement: New editorial roles and editorial board member