The Journal of Surgical Radiology has a number of features to improve the traditional scientific publication process. From submission of articles to social networking tools available to readers, our goal is to foster an environment where ideas can be exchanged freely.
- There are no costs for authors or readers
Scientific publications can charge over $1,000 to authors once a manuscript is accepted. Color plates can be upwards of $600. Subscription costs for readers and institutions can be into the thousands of dollars. This creates a significant barrier to entry for researchers and medical scientists who need access to the latest updates. Unfortunately, many of these costs are subsidized by grant money and donations to universities - many of which are derived from our taxes. Medical publishers should not be in the business of making millions of dollars from subscription fees and publication charges, and ultimately having the patient be responsible for these costs.
The Journal of Surgical Radiology does not charge authors for their manuscripts. Full color is provided for no charge - in fact, we encourage authors to submit manuscripts with lots of detailed, full color images. Anyone - doctors or patients - can access our journal for free.
- We use a purely digital workflow
A pure digital workflow has several important benefits. First, it conserves precious resources by preventing the unnecessary printing of long manuscripts. Second, it permits integration of tools that improve the quality of manuscripts, allows immediate fact checking, and streamlines the review and publishing process. This allows us to review manuscripts and go straight to press within 24 hours in some cases, compared to the weeks the process once took.
- J Surg Rad embraces technology
The smart phone, iPad, and dozens of sophisticated tools are an important part of our life. They extend our natural abilities and amplify our intelligence. It is only natural that a 21st century journal embrace 21st century technology. You will find that our articles are compatible with a broad array of platforms.
- Social networking must be a feature of science
Science and medicine are fun and exciting. Integrating major social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter directly into the publication process encourages the free exchange of ideas between physicians and patients. It brings authors and readers closer together, and continues to develop important concepts long after they have been published. The end result is a living, breathing journal that continuously adapts to the challenges ahead.
Further, by leveraging rich multimedia technology, such as the high quality videos available on YouTube or Facebook, or the sophisticated syndication offered via RSS (really simple syndication), new avenues of exchange and communication are created. Videos of major operations or important findings can be integrated with a trusted, peer-reviewed source of medical knowledge.
These are the elements of the Journal of Surgical Radiology - a new journal that harnesses the extraordinary advances of the 21st century to lead a paradigm shift in medical publishing.
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