Journal Editors Research Articles

Learning to be literate and the importance of fairness and equity: Touchstone 1

PurposeThe article serves to both introduce the special edition of Qualitative Research Journal (QRJ) and explain the purpose of the Foundation of Learning and Literacy (FFLL) Touchstones as principles that should inform language and literacy policy development, leadership in the field and classroom literacy practices. It particularly focuses on Touchstone 1 and the importance of fairness and equity for all literacy learners. It draws on a range of research that articulates ways that inequality of opportunity can be addressed.Design/methodology/approachThis article both introduces the FFLL for the Special Edition of QRJ and examines the first Touchstone or guiding, overarching principle that led to the establishment of the FFLL and the 11 Touchstones that are discussed in subsequent articles. In essence, this article addresses the importance of fairness and equity for all children and young people as they develop deep literacy. The article begins with a brief contextual background explaining how and why FFLL was formed. It then highlights the first Touchstone.FindingsThe article demonstrates the need to support all learners as they strive to be deeply literate so they can become active and compassionate members of their communities. Based on a range of research evidence, it suggests ways to make sure that all children and young people can become successful literacy learners. These include homes with books that learners can self-select, sharing stories, substantive conversations, the provision of quality literary texts and rich pre-school experiences.Practical implicationsPractical classroom implications arising from the research are discussed.Originality/valueThe article is a brief introduction to the FFLL and a synthesis of some of the research that underpins the first Touchstone.

RETRACTION: Investigating the Effectiveness of Forensic Genetics and Population Genetic Diversity Using a Multi-InDel System in Chinese Hezhou and Southern Shaanxi Han Populations.

Wang, X., Q. Lan, Y. Lin, etal. "Investigating the Effectiveness of Forensic Genetics and Population Genetic Diversity Using a Multi-InDel System in Chinese Hezhou and Southern Shaanxi Han Populations," Annals of Human Genetics (Early View): https://doi.org/10.1111/ahg.12553. The above article, published online on 20 May 2024, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by an agreement between the authors; the journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. Rosemary Ekong; University College London; and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. The authors reported that a number of errors had been included in the published article, which would require corrections to the abstract, results, and conclusions, as well as Figure 5. The editors confirmed these errors. The retraction has been agreed to because the corrections required to amend these major errors would require substantial changes to the results and conclusions in the article. The authors have agreed to submit the revised version of this article for evaluation by the journal.

The role of large language models in the peer-review process: opportunities and challenges for medical journal reviewers and editors

The peer review process ensures the integrity of scientific research. This is particularly important in the medical field, where research findings directly impact patient care. However, the rapid growth of publications has strained reviewers, causing delays and potential declines in quality. Generative artificial intelligence, especially large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, may assist researchers with efficient, high-quality reviews. This review explores the integration of LLMs into peer review, highlighting their strengths in linguistic tasks and challenges in assessing scientific validity, particularly in clinical medicine. Key points for integration include initial screening, reviewer matching, feedback support, and language review. However, implementing LLMs for these purposes will necessitate addressing biases, privacy concerns, and data confidentiality. We recommend using LLMs as complementary tools under clear guidelines to support, not replace, human expertise in maintaining rigorous peer review standards.

Making an impact: the new 2024 Medical Library Association research agenda

Objective: This research project sought to identify those subject areas that leaders and researcher members of the Medical Library Association (MLA) determined to be of greatest importance for research investigation. It updates two previous studies conducted in 2008 and 2011. Methods: The project involved a three-step Delphi process aimed at collecting the most important and researchable questions facing the health sciences librarianship profession. First, 495 MLA leaders were asked to submit questions answerable by known research methods. Submitted questions could not exceed 50 words in length. There were 130 viable, unique questions submitted by MLA leaders. Second, the authors asked 200 eligible MLA-member researchers to select the five (5) most important and answerable questions from the list of 130 questions. Third, the same 130 MLA leaders who initially submitted questions were asked to select their top five (5) most important and answerable questions from the 36 top-ranked questions identified by the researchers. Results: The final 15 questions resulting from the three phases of the study will serve as the next priorities of the MLA Research Agenda. The authors will be facilitating the organization of teams of volunteers wishing to conduct research studies related to these identified top 15 research questions. Conclusion: The new 2024 MLA Research Agenda will enable the health information professions to allocate scarce resources toward high-yield research studies. The Agenda could be used by journal editors and annual meeting organizers to prioritize submissions for research communications. The Agenda will provide aspiring researchers with some starting points and justification for pursuing research projects on these questions.

Transaction costs of the scientific journal editorial: management possibilities and limitations

Purpose: is to identify the features of transaction cost management in the activities of the Russian scientific journal editorials.Methods: the study is based on the use of universal general scientific research methods, elements of strategic, economic, organizational, management analysis and a systemic approach to the organization of management processes. Transaction costs are estimated based on the ordinal approach, and the most common classification of them is used for the analysis.Results: the article considers and characterizes the categories of transaction costs that affect the functioning of the editorial. For each the editorial, the quality, factors of occurrence and structure of these costs will be individual, which depends on the target settings for the development of the scientific journal. From the point of view of management, the external and internal directions of interactions are analyzed. It is emphasized that the purpose of management is precisely to optimization the costs for the implementation of transactions. In this sense, the existing possibilities are shown and the main limitations of management are determined. The practical operation of transaction cost management mechanisms is illustrated by the example of the editorial office of the scientific journal "MIR (Modernization. Innovation. Research)".Conclusions and Relevance: the scientific journal editorial is an infrastructural unit of the scientific field. In its activities, it carries out a large volume of interactions of various directions, therefore, it is under the pressure of transaction costs, which can be mitigated by means of management influence. Management capabilities are largely determined by the internal potential of the editorial office (knowledge, management, innovation, finance), as well as support from industry market organizations. The main limitations are the property of "infinite interchangeability" of transaction costs (when the elimination of some inevitably generates others) and the complexity of their identification and assessment with a lack of a methodological base and practical tools. The measures applied in practice are often situational in nature, which can reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, the systematic approach to optimizing transaction costs within the overall management of the organization is recommended for the editorial.

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors.

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors.

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors.

Use of AI in Family Medicine Publications: A Joint Editorial From Journal Editors.

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of <i><sup>OBM</sup> Integrative and Complementary Medicine</i> in 2024

The editors of <em><sup>OBM</sup> Integrative and Complementary Medicine</em> would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service (formerly Publons) (<a href="https://webofscience.com/wos/">https://webofscience.com/wos/</a>) to receive recognition. Of course, in these initiatives we are careful not to compromise reviewer confidentiality. Many reviewers see their work as a voluntary and often unseen part of their role as researchers. We are grateful to the time reviewers donate to our journals and the contribution they make.

RETRACTION: Effect of Clindamycin Compared with Ampicillin-Sulbactam as Prophylactic Antibiotics for Wound Infections Following Major Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Y. Hu, A. Yan, and F. Jiang, "Effect of Clindamycin Compared with Ampicillin-Sulbactam as Prophylactic Antibiotics for Wound Infections Following Major Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4151-4158, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14312. The above article, published online on 22 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors disagree with the retraction.

RETRACTION: Platelet-Rich Plasma Influence on the Sternal Wounds Healing: A Meta-Analysis.

S. Zhu, J. Gao, W. Yu, J. Xiong, "Platelet-Rich Plasma Influence on the Sternal Wounds Healing: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 9 (2023): 3794-3801, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14279. The above article, published online on 23 June 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. Author S. Zhu disagrees with the retraction. All other authors did not respond to the notice regarding the retraction.

RETRACTION: Diabetic Foot Wound Ulcer Management by Laser Therapy: A Meta-Analysis.

H. Liu, X. Ya-Qing, Y. Cai-Feng, H. Jia-Li, and T. Xian-Yu, "Diabetic Foot Wound Ulcer Management by Laser Therapy: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4208-4216, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14320. The above article, published online on 18 August 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors disagree with the retraction.

RETRACTION: Effect of Hydrocolloid Dressings in the Management of Different Grades of Pressure Wound Ulcers in Critically Ill Adult Subjects: A Meta-Analysis.

R. Huang, Z. Hua, L. Li, Y. Zhou, Y. Xu, and T. Zhang, "Effect of Hydrocolloid Dressings in the Management of Different Grades of Pressure Wound Ulcers in Critically Ill Adult Subjects: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 3981-3989, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14286. The above article, published online on 11 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. In addition, the investigation found unattributed textual overlap between this article and another article by different authors (Kamińska, etal. 2020 [https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217881]). The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

RETRACTION: Effect of Retrieval Bags in Preventing Surgical Site Wound Infection During Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Liver Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis.

J. Ding, "Effect of Retrieval Bags in Preventing Surgical Site Wound Infection During Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Liver Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4031-4039, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14292. The above article, published online on 10 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

Use of AI in family medicine publications: a joint editorial from journal editors

Use of AI in family medicine publications: a joint editorial from journal editors

RETRACTION: Wound Infection in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Compared with Retropubic Radical Prostate Surgery: A Meta-Analysis.

W. Zhu, L. Wu, W. Xie, G. Zhang, Y. Gu, Y. Hou, Y. He, "Wound Infection in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Compared with Retropubic Radical Prostate Surgery: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 9 (2023): 3550-3557, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14228. The above article, published online on 07 September 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

RETRACTION: Effect of Various Repositioning Regimens on Pressure Wound Ulcer Occurrence in At-Risk Adult Persons Without Existing Pressure Wound Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis.

M. Zeng, Y. Li, J. Hu, M. Peng, Y. Hu, and C. Zhou, "Effect of Various Repositioning Regimens on Pressure Wound Ulcer Occurrence in At-Risk Adult Persons Without Existing Pressure Wound Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 9 (2023): 3776-3785, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14277. The above article, published online on 28 June 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

RETRACTION: A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Antibacterial Bone Cement in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Skin Wound Infections.

S. Wu, Y. Xu, L. Guo, and X. Jiang, "A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Antibacterial Bone Cement in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Skin Wound Infections," International Wound Journal 21, no. 3 (2024): e14487, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14487. The above article, published online on 16 November 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. In addition, the investigation found unattributed textual overlap between this article and multiple other articles by different authors (Huang, etal. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14286]); (Zhu, etal. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14279]); (Dong, etal. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1134318]); and (Liu, etal. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14284]). The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. Authors L. Guo and Y. Xu have acknowledged that they were informed of the article's submission and acceptance but stated they were not involved in the data analysis, writing, submission, or revision of the submitted manuscript. Author Y. Xu has further stated that they have no objection to the retraction of the article. All other authors did not respond to the notice regarding the retraction.

RETRACTION: Effect of Topical Antibiotics on the Prevention and Management of Wound Infections: A Meta-Analysis.

M. Zhang, H. Feng, Y. Gao, X. Gao, and Z. Ji, "Effect of Topical Antibiotics on the Prevention and Management of Wound Infections: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4015-4022, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14290. The above article, published online on 10 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors disagree with the retraction.

RETRACTION: Perineal Wound Complications After Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap and Mesh Closure Following Abdominoperineal Surgery and Pelvic Exenteration of Anal and Rectal Cancers: A Meta-Analysis.

J. Liu, C. Fu, Z. Chen, and G. Li, "Perineal Wound Complications After Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap and Mesh Closure Following Abdominoperineal Surgery and Pelvic Exenteration of Anal and Rectal Cancers: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 3963-3973, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14284. The above article, published online on 04 August 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. In addition, the investigation found unattributed textual overlap between this article and another article by different authors (Buscail, etal. 2021 [https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13040721]). The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors disagree with the retraction.