Current challenges for researchers during the process of submission and publication

Introduction In the field of medicine, the process of disseminating knowledge and information is paramount to the advancement of our discipline. When new observations are made, researchers share their findings with their colleagues via publication in medical journals, which allows for other clinicians to discover and implement these findings in clinical practice. This process began in the 17th century, with the publication of the first English medical journal in 1684, titled Medicina Curiosa.1 Over the years, the number of journals and the way in which we access this information has changed, but the premise remains the same. In the 21st century, we live in a digital age where we procure the majority of our information from the internet. Additionally, there are currently more than 15 650 journal titles available via the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).2 This wealth of available resources has allowed for...
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Editorials Source Type: research