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How much can we rely on artificial intelligence chatbots such as the ChatGPT software program to assist with scientific writing?

Statement of ProblemUse of the ChatGPT software program by authors raises many questions, primarily regarding egregious issues such as plagiarism. Nevertheless, little is known about the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) models can produce high-quality research publications and advance and shape the direction of a research topic. PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine how well the ChatGPT software program, a writing tool powered by AI, could respond to questions about scientific or research writing and generate accurate references with academic examples. Material and methodsQuestions were made for the ChatGPT software program to locate an abstract containing a particular keyword in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD). Then, whether the resulting articles existed or were published was determined. Questions were made for the algorithm 5 times to locate 5 JPD articles containing 2 specific keywords, bringing the total number of articles to 25. The process was repeated twice, each time with a different set of keywords, and the ChatGPT software program provided a total of 75 articles. The search was conducted at various times between April 1 and 4, 2023. Finally, 2 authors independently searched the JPD website and Google Scholar to determine whether the articles provided by the ChatGPT software program existed. ResultsWhen the author tested the ChatGPT software program's ability to locate articles in the JPD and Google Scholar using a set of keywords, the results did not match the papers that the ChatGPT software program had generated with the help of the AI tool. Consequently, all 75 articles provided by the ChatGPT software program were not accurately located in the JPD or Google Scholar databases and had to be added manually to ensure the accuracy of the relevant references. ConclusionsResearchers and academic scholars must be cautious when using the ChatGPT software program because AI-generated content cannot provide or analyze the same information as an author or researcher. In addition, the results indicated that writing credit or references to such content or references in prestigious academic journals is not yet appropriate. At this time, scientific writing is only valid when performed manually by researchers.

Introduction to the "Endoscopy and Procedures" Section.

In the present issue of the Journal, the reader will notice a new section titled “Endoscopy and Procedures”. Members of our official societal partners, ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN, have long recognized the importance of endoscopy and other procedures to their clinical practice. These procedures help obtain critical diagnostic information and can be cornerstone in the treatment plans developed for our patients. Given the importance of endoscopy and procedures to our daily clinical practice, it is critical that we encourage and support the performance and publication of high-quality research in this discipline. We are excited to introduce this new section in JPGN and feel that the two original articles as well as the supplement included in our inaugural section provide perfect examples of how well-designed clinical trials and multicenter collaboratives can address important issues facing our endoscopy community. One of the driving objectives and visions of the Endoscopy and Procedures section is the dissemination of knowledge acquired through high-quality research. Although historically research related to endoscopy and procedures in children has been sparse, the landscape is finally changing, and newer technologies and devices are being introduced at a rapid pace in recent years. Though this is driven primarily by the need to diagnose and treat pathologies in adult populations, it has generated interests in studying these newer technologies in children and has also sparked interest in the pursuit of careers dedicated to the study and performance of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and procedures among our members. There has never been a better time to study how we perform, educate and advocate for procedures and new technologies in children. Moving forward, we hope investigators and clinicians will consider JPGN a welcome home for original articles related to all facets of endoscopy and procedures. In addition to creating this new section, the Journal has ensured there are editorial board members and associate editors on staff with dedicated interest in these specific areas to deliver a robust and timely peer review process. These team members will be working hard over the coming years to identify the best original research being presented at meetings and other venues in the hope of encouraging submission to JPGN. We envision filling this new section with pediatric endoscopy related research of the highest quality which ultimately should positively influence the quality of research submitted to all sections of the Journal. We hope you find this new section to be supportive, helpful, and informative in your pursuit of providing excellent care, educating your trainees, and advocating for tools to better treat your patients. As we strive to meet your needs as an audience, we would appreciate your input on the value of this section in the coming years.

ERAS® in Colorectal Surgery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) in colorectal surgery is a protocol that promotes quicker return to function. It follows the latest evidence-based research to promote stress reduction related to surgery. The recommended perioperative pathway is fine-tuned, dynamic and in line with the latest evidence-based research to enhance all aspects of the patient’s surgical care. We describe the four aspects for a patient undergoing colorectal surgery – pre-admission, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative. The running theme is to reduce overall physiological stress related to surgery and interventions overlap throughout the patient’s pathway. Using a multidisciplinary approach, adherence to ERAS® in colorectal surgery with ≥70 % compliance to the ERAS interventions has shown a risk reduction of 5-year cancer-related death by 42%. The optimum interventions are not only determined through the publication of high-quality research, but regular international collaboration enables experience and research to be shared and care standardised

The need for more research on the Asian real estate markets

PurposeThe Asian real estate markets have grown considerably in recent years and have taken on increased investment importance, particularly with significant developments in the emerging markets in Asia. This paper assesses the opportunities for more research on the Asian real estate markets, by highlighting the significance of Asia real estate, the drivers behind this growth and the unique opportunities this presents for high-quality real estate research, by both local researchers and their international colleagues. Strategies for delivering this research agenda are also identified.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on a thorough understanding of the Asian real estate markets, based on my own research agenda, personal interactions, insights and extensive discussions with real estate leaders in the Asian markets. This is supported by a clear understanding of the real estate research opportunities in the Asian markets and the strategies needed to deliver this research agenda in an effective manner.FindingsA range of real estate research areas are identified to increase the level of Asian real estate research. This sees research opportunities around key areas such as market dynamics, real estate investment vehicles, alternate real estate sectors, infrastructure and sustainability. Strategies for expanding this level of research for both local and international real estate researchers are also identified.Practical implicationsWith the Asian real estate markets taking on more importance with many international real estate investors, it is important to see more high-quality research into these dynamic real estate markets. This research will see a fuller understanding of these Asian real estate markets to enable more informed real estate investment decision-making.Originality/valueThe need for more high-quality research into the Asian real estate markets is clearly presented, with enabling strategies to achieve this agenda identified. This will see expanded research opportunities to critically research these unique real estate markets and produce high-quality research publications.

The "Infodemic" of Journal Publication Associated with the Novel Coronavirus Disease.

The "Infodemic" of Journal Publication Associated with the Novel Coronavirus Disease.

Exercise Effects on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Comprehensive Integrative Review.

No effective cures for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are known; however, exercise may be beneficial. The purpose of this review was to synthesize high-quality research publications reporting the effects of exercise on CIPN and related outcomes among people of all age groups who received neurotoxic chemotherapy. PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched first between May and November 2016 and then again in April 2019 for all clinical trials and meta-analyses. Subsequent hand-searching continued through April 2019. Potential scientific bias was rigorously evaluated, using the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines. Thirteen studies (7 randomized controlled trials, 6 quasi-experiments) were found that reported exercise effects in various adult CIPN populations (ie, mixed cancer types and stages, chemotherapy regimens and status, and CIPN presence and severity). No studies provided high-quality evidence; 2 studies provided moderate-quality evidence. Most studies (76.3%) evaluated combined aerobic, strength, and balance training interventions of varying dosages. The most commonly improved outcomes were CIPN, balance, and fitness. All 7 studies with an aerobic exercise component led to significant-most studies showing moderate to large-CIPN benefits. Few studies-none of high quality or in child/adolescent populations-have evaluated exercise effects on CIPN. The exercise interventions, dosages, and settings have been too heterogeneous to identify the most beneficial intervention for other CIPN-related outcomes. However, aerobic exercise may be a key component of exercise interventions for CIPN. Although promising, the empirical evidence is insufficient to definitively conclude that exercise interventions ameliorate CIPN.

Tobacco industry data on illicit tobacco trade: a systematic review of existing assessments

ObjectiveTo examine the quality of tobacco industry-funded data on the illicit tobacco trade (ITT) through a systematic review of existing assessments of industry-funded data on ITT.Data sourcesPapers and reports assessing...

Impact Factor of Medical Journals

Impact factor, which is a measure of the frequency of citation of articles published in a journal over a specified time, measures the rank or importance of a journal. There is a trend towards publication of high quality research in journals with high impact factor. This paper has outlined the importance, method of calculation, clinical implications, pitfalls and financial issues related to the impact factor of medical journals.

Author Guidelines of the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - revised 2017

In 2017, the ‘Author Guidelines’ for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal were revised so as to better inform prospective contributors of the journal's aim and scope; submission and reporting format requirements; ethical considerations; manuscript types available; governing copyright principles; and publishing processes. The guidelines now align minimum information requirements with the increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory, standards and technical context of scholarly publishing. The ‘Author Guidelines’ set out principles and procedures used by the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Editorial Board to make decisions about the eligibility, suitability and priority of submissions for review and publication. In doing so, the ‘Author Guidelines’ provide the Editorial Board with the means to advance the scholarly reputation and standing of the official publication of Occupational Therapy Australia. The guidelines also explain how the principles of authorship operate in the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, thus clarifying author responsibilities and accountabilities. For prospective contributors, the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 2017 revised ‘Author Guidelines’ are detailed, specific and prescriptive to assist potential authors as they prepare their work for dissemination. There are three reasons for this. First, an inclusive set of guidelines provides contributing authors of diverse backgrounds and experience levels with a standardised reference to frame expectations, format requirements and minimum standards. Specificity is particularly helpful to novice contributors. Second, the honorary nature of Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Editorial Board and reviewer roles limits the capacity for individualised guidance provided to authors about manuscript conventions – written guidelines provide consistent and equivalent advice to prospective contributors. Third, with limited ‘page-space’, an increasing number of manuscript submissions and mounting demands placed on manuscript reviewers, detailed author guidelines are a prospective strategy to assure minimum quality standards are maintained. New features of the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal ‘Author Guidelines’ include: a checklist for authors which is published on the website and included in the online submission form, making explicit the minimum format and style requirements in advance and at the point of submission; an updated and expanded ‘Aims and Scope’ statement to help inform prospective authors about the journal, the topic areas that will be considered and the types of papers that will be given preference; a description of the editorial process; an expanded statement on ethics in research; and revised publication categories and formats. In relation to paper categories, innovations of note include: an extended abstract length to recognise the important role that abstracts play as easy-to-access information resources for practitioners, students and researchers; specific guidelines for review papers including online publication of review-tables which are commonly long, detailed and limit the opportunity for other papers to be published in a restricted paper-pdf/print-only issues format; use of online production for Letters to the Editor; and the introduction of invitation or screened proposals for Viewpoint articles. The latter was introduced to better align this journal ‘department’ with other peer-review publications and the role of the journal as the official publication of Occupational Therapy Australia. Critically Appraised Papers will remain as a unique feature of the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal with an evaluation of the readership, download and use scheduled for late 2018. The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 2017 revised ‘Author Guidelines’ provide prospective authors with a framework to inform paper development and thereby promote the publication of high-quality research that further develops the profession of occupational therapy nationally and abroad.

Pattern Similarity Score Based on One Dimensional Time Series Analysis

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript Pattern Similarity Score Based on One Dimensional Time Series Analysis Paawan Sharma, Mukul Kumar Gupta, Amit Kumar Mondal, Vivek Kaundal JPRR Vol 12, No 1 (2017); doi:10.13176/11.744

Editor’s Welcome

As incoming Editor of Public Personnel Management, I would first like to thank Cynthia Nalevanko and the SAGE Publications team for entrusting me to serve as the journal’s second Editor under SAGE’s ownership. Honored by this opportunity, I am fully committed to expanding the journal’s scope and impact within the field of public human resource management, and further strengthening its long-standing commitment to serving as a forum for exchange between the academic and practitioner research communities. Given the significant challenges facing public managers and human resources specialists both in the United States and abroad, the journal is well positioned to promote research that both sheds light on enduring questions affecting the field of public human resource management and informs policymakers and administrators tasked with effectively managing public service employees across the globe. I would also like to extend my sincerest thanks to outgoing Editor Dr. Eddie French and his editorial team. Having taken over editorship of Public Personnel Management in 2013, Dr. French successfully transitioned the journal from the International Public Management Association for Human Resources to SAGE and did an outstanding job of promoting and facilitating the publication of high quality research. Dr. French has also been an invaluable resource during my transition into the role of Editor and will remain a member of the journal’s Editorial Board moving forward. In addition, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of the journal’s Editorial Board and ad hoc reviewers over the past 3 years and thank our incoming Board Members for their willingness to further Public Personnel Management’s success. Last, I would like to acknowledge Louisiana State University’s E. J. Ourso College of Business and Public Administration Institute for their support of my Editorship and commitment to providing the necessary support and resources to effectively manage the journal. This March issue of Public Personnel Management begins with the second part of the December issue’s symposium on Humanistic Management and Development of New Cities and Towns in China, guest edited by Dr. Linda Sun. Along with the second part of the symposium, this issue contains two additional articles on public employee performance: the first by Geunpil Ryu which addresses employee well-being under strenuous working conditions and the second by Jun Yi Hsieh which provides a cross-sector exploration of job satisfaction and performance. In keeping with the focus of the journal, each of these articles addresses issues and topics of critical concern and relevancy to the field of public human resource management.

Application of Approximate Equality for Reduction of Feature Vector Dimension

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript Application of Approximate Equality for Reduction of Feature Vector Dimension Kumar Sankar Ray, Srikanta Kolay JPRR Vol 11, No 1 (2016); doi:10.13176/11.639

Peer review motivation frames: A qualitative approach

There is an ongoing need to support high-quality research publications that requires a greater emphasis on the role of the peer review process. The difficulties faced by editors in finding committed reviewers and in avoiding delayed review reports, as well as the frequency of failure in manuscript error detection, all stress the need to identify incentive strategies that will ensure high-quality peer reviews. Based on a qualitative approach, this paper explores referees' decision frames when reviewing, the characteristics of the review behaviour, and the associated benefits and costs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 42 journal referees. The results highlight the motivating factors that affect the decision to review, or not to review. Two motivation frames-of-reference were identified: that of a prospective member of the scientific community focused on self-achievement vs. that of a member of the scientific community focused on the group. Different situational cues activate a particular frame: the match between reviewer's expertise and the manuscript topic, the identification with the scientific community, and the quality of the journal. The findings suggest strategies able to minimize referees' perceived costs when reviewing. This research sheds new light on the strategies that have the potential to boost the peer review process.

Multi Cameras Based Indoors Human Action Recognition Using Fuzzy Rules

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript Multi Cameras Based Indoors Human Action Recognition Using Fuzzy Rules Stephen Karungaru, Masayuki Daikoku, Kenji Terada JPRR Vol 10, No 1 (2015); doi:10.13176/11.651

Issues and concerns in nanotech product development and its commercialization.

The revolutionary and ubiquitous nature of nanotechnology has fetched it a considerable attention in the past few decades. Even though its enablement and application to various sectors including pharmaceutical drug development is increasing with the enormous government aided funding for nanotechnology-based products, however the parallel commercialization of these systems has not picked up a similar impetus. The technology however does address the unmet needs of pharmaceutical industry, including the reformulation of drugs to improve their solubility, bioavailability or toxicity profiles as observed from the wide array of high-quality research publications appearing in various scientific journals and magazines. Based on our decade-long experience in the field of nanotech-based drug delivery systems and extensive literature survey, we perceive that the major hiccups to the marketing of these nanotechnology products can be categorized as 1) inadequate regulatory framework; 2) lack of support and acceptance by the public, practicing physician, and industry; 3) developmental considerations like scalability, reproducibility, characterization, quality control, and suitable translation; 4) toxicological issues and safety profiles; 5) lack of available multidisciplinary platforms; and, 6) poor intellectual property protection. The present review dwells on these issues elaborating the trends followed by the industry, regulatory role of the USFDA and their implication, and the challenges set forth for a successful translation of these products from the lab and different clinical phases to the market.

Peer-Reviewed, High-Quality Research Publications from Indian Academia

Peer-Reviewed, High-Quality Research Publications from Indian Academia

Machine Learning Based Acoustic/IR Monitoring

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript Machine Learning Based Acoustic/IR Monitoring Golrokh Mirzaei, Mohammad W. Majid, Mohsin M. Jamali, Peter V. Gorsevski, Jeremy D. Ross, Joseph Frizado, Verner P. Bingman JPRR Vol 9, No 1 (2014); doi:10.13176/11.594

A Body Part Indentification System for Human Activity Recognition in Videos

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript A Body Part Segmentation System for Human Activity Recognition in Videos Matti Tapani Matilainen, Mark Barnard, Jari Hannuksela JPRR Vol 9, No 1 (2014); doi:10.13176/11.611

Minimum Manifold-Based Within-Class Scatter Support Vector Machine

Close The Journal of Pattern Recognition Research (JPRR) provides an international forum for the electronic publication of high-quality research and industrial experience articles in all areas of pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. JPRR is committed to rigorous yet rapid reviewing. Final versions are published electronically (ISSN 1558-884X) immediately upon acceptance. Submit Manuscript Minimum Manifold-Based Within-Class Scatter Support Vector Machine Zhongbao Liu, Songnian Pei, Yongzhi Hao JPRR Vol 9, No 1 (2014); doi:10.13176/11.565

Polymeric Materials, Preferably Spun

The year 2013 was another great step forward for Macromolecular Materials and Engineering (MME)! The ISI Impact Factor continues to grow, and in summer we were happy to celebrate not only a new all-time high in the journal's history, but also the fact that for the first time we crossed the 2.0 borderline. The exact value is now 2.338, a 20% increase versus the previous Impact Factor of the journal. The global trend of “traditional” polymer science research opening up to neighboring scientific areas is also reflected in the work submitted to MME. Although the main focus of MME remains the publication of high-quality research on the design, modification, characterization, and processing of advanced polymeric materials, a certain shift in topics is undeniable. As shown in Table 1, some of the most downloaded publications from 2012/2013 include work on carbon fibers, on nanofibers for nanophotonics and optoelectronics, or on graphene-polymer composites. Another strong trend is the application of electrospinning methods (e.g., for industrial upscaling) and numerous results on electrospun fibers and materials. The latter field was additionally featured in the MME special issue dedicated to advances in electrospun functional nanofibers. This issue, published in spring 2013, was guest-edited by Il-Doo Kim and includes several of the publications that have been of highest recent interest to our readership. All special issues, invited Reviews and Feature Articles, as well as unsolicited contributions with the editorial VIP label, are additionally promoted on the journal homepage (http://mme-journal.de) and on our news portal MaterialsViews (http://materialsviews.com). The dedicated team of in-house editors aims to offer the best possible services to our authors, referees, and readers, and now boasts the additional benefit of a new online submission and refereeing system introduced in spring 2013. Nonetheless, the number of submitted papers by far exceeds what can possibly be published or even sent to referees. Therefore, rejection rates for MME need to remain high with values above 75%, which reflects the strict selection criteria already applied during editorial pre-screening, as well as the final editorial decision on papers that have qualified for external peer-reviewing. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank those people who are indispensable for Macromolecular Materials and Engineering: our authors for sending their exciting new research results and their interest in the journal, our referees for helping us to identify and further improve the best contributions, and the members of the advisory boards for their encouraging support and advice. Stefan Spiegel Editor