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Alfonso F, Adamyan K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Boehm M, Buendia A, Chu PH, Cohen A, Dei Cas L, Dilic M, Doubell A, Echeverri D, Enç N, Ferreira-González I, Filipiak KJ, Flammer A, Fleck E, Gatzov P, Ginghina C, Goncalves L, Haouala H, Hassanein M, Heusch G, Huber K, Hulín I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Lau CP, Marinskis G, Mach F, Felipe Moreira L, Nieminen T, Oukerraj L, Perings S, Pierard L, Potpara T, Reyes-Caorsi W, Rim SJ, Rødevand O, Saade G, Sander M, Shlyakhto E, Timuralp B, Tousoulis D, Ural D, Piek J, Varga A, Lüscher TF. Data sharing: A new editorial initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the editors' network. Egypt Heart J 2017; 69:89-94. [PMID: 29622961 PMCID: PMC5839351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ehj.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scientific process. Recently, registration of clinical trials, conflicts of interest disclosure, and new criteria for authorship -emphasizing the importance of responsibility and accountability-, have been proposed. Last year, a new editorial initiative to foster sharing of clinical trial data was launched. This review discusses this novel initiative with the aim of increasing awareness among readers, investigators, authors and editors belonging to the Editors' Network of the European Society of Cardiology.
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- Editor in Chief Archives des maladies du cœur et des vaisseaux Pratique
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- Editor in Chief Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases
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- Editor in Chief Kardiyovaskuler Hemsirelik Dergisi
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- Editor in Chief Basic Research in Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Austrain Journal of Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Journal of the Hong Kong Colleage of Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Netherlands Heart Journal
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Alfonso F, Adamyan K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Boehm M, Buendia A, Chu PH, Cohen A, Dei Cas L, Dilic M, Doubell A, Echeverri D, Enç N, Ferreira-González I, Filipiak KJ, Flammer A, Fleck E, Gatzov P, Ginghina C, Goncalves L, Haouala H, Hassanein M, Heusch G, Huber K, Hulín I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Lau CP, Marinskis G, Mach F, Moreira LF, Nieminen T, Oukerraj L, Perings S, Pierard L, Potpara T, Reyes-Caorsi W, Rim SJ, Rødevand O, Saade G, Sander M, Shlyakhto E, Timuralp B, Tousoulis D, Ural D, Piek JJ, Varga A, Lüscher TF. Data Sharing: A New Editorial Initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the Editors' Network. Rev Port Cardiol 2017; 36:397-403. [PMID: 28477978 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scientific process. Recently, registration of clinical trials, conflicts of interest disclosure, and new criteria for authorship -emphasizing the importance of responsibility and accountability-, have been proposed. Last year, a new editorial initiative to foster sharing of clinical trial data was launched. This review discusses this novel initiative with the aim of increasing awareness among readers, investigators, authors and editors belonging to the Editors' Network of the European Society of Cardiology.
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- Editor in Chief Archives des maladies du cœur et des vaisseaux Pratique
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- Editor in Chief Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases
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- Editor in Chief Kardiyovaskuler Hemsirelik Dergisi
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- Editor in Chief Basic Research in Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Austrain Journal fo Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Journal of the Hong Kong Colleage of Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
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- Editor in Chief Netherlands Heart Journal
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Alfonso F, Adamyan K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Boehm M, Buendia A, Chu PH, Cohen A, Cas LD, Dilic M, Doubell A, Echeverri D, Enç N, Ferreira-González I, Filipiak KJ, Flammer A, Fleck E, Gatzov P, Ginghina C, Goncalves L, Haouala H, Hassanein M, Heusch G, Huber K, Hulín I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Lau CP, Marinskis G, Mach F, Moreira LF, Nieminen T, Oukerraj L, Perings S, Pierard L, Potpara T, Reyes-Caorsi W, Rim SJ, Rødevand O, Saade G, Sander M, Shlyakhto E, Timuralp B, Tousoulis D, Ural D, Piek JJ, Varga A, Lüscher TF. Data Sharing: A New Editorial Initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the Editors' Network. ARCHIVOS DE CARDIOLOGIA DE MEXICO 2017; 87:101-107. [PMID: 28473184 DOI: 10.1016/j.acmx.2017.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scientific process. Recently, registration of clinical trials, conflicts of interest disclosure, and new criteria for authorship - emphasizing the importance of responsibility and accountability -, have been proposed. Last year, a new editorial initiative to foster sharing of clinical trial data was launched. This review discusses this novel initiative with the aim of increasing awareness among readers, investigators, authors and editors belonging to the Editors' Network of the European Society of Cardiology.
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- Archives des maladies du cœur et des vaisseaux Pratique, Bobigny, France
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- Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases, Paris, France
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- Medicinski Zurnal, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Kardiyovaskuler Hemsirelik Dergisi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Research in Cardiology, Essen, Germany
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- Austrain Journal of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Cardiology Letters, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Hong Kong, China
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- Korean Circulation Journal, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Russian Journal of Cardiology, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Netherlands Heart Journal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Alfonso F. Data Sharing: a New Editorial Initiative from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the Editors' Network. Korean Circ J 2017; 47:307-313. [PMID: 28567078 PMCID: PMC5449522 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2016.0444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scientific process. Recently, registration of clinical trials, conflicts of interest disclosure, and new criteria for authorship-emphasizing the importance of responsibility and accountability-, have been proposed. This year a new editorial initiative to foster sharing of clinical trial data has been launched. This review discusses this novel initiative with the aim of increasing awareness among readers, investigators, authors and Editors of the Editors' Network of the European Society of Cardiology.
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- Fernando Alfonso
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación sanitaria IIS-IP, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Alfonso F, Adamyan K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Boehm M, Buendia A, Chu PH, Cohen A, Dei Cas L, Dilic M, Doubell A, Echeverri D, Enç N, Ferreira-González I, Filipiak KJ, Flammer A, Fleck E, Gatzov P, Ginghina C, Goncalves L, Haouala H, Hassanein M, Heusch G, Huber K, Hulín I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Lau CP, Marinskis G, Mach F, Moreira LF, Nieminen T, Oukerraj L, Perings S, Pierard L, Potpara T, Reyes-Caorsi W, Rim SJ, Rødevand O, Saade G, Sander M, Shlyakhto E, Timuralp B, Tousoulis D, Ural D, Piek J, Varga A, Lüscher TF. Data Sharing: A New Editorial Initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the Editors’ Network. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Alfonso F. Data sharing: A new editorial initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors : Implications for the Editors' Network. Neth Heart J 2017; 25:297-303. [PMID: 28374185 PMCID: PMC5405031 DOI: 10.1007/s12471-017-0974-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scientific process. Recently, registration of clinical trials, conflicts of interest disclosure, and new criteria for authorship - emphasising the importance of responsibility and accountability - have been proposed. Last year, a new editorial initiative to foster sharing of clinical trial data was launched. This review discusses this novel initiative with the aim of increasing awareness among readers, investigators, authors and editors belonging to the Editors' Network of the European Society of Cardiology.
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- F Alfonso
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria IIS-IP, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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Alfonso F, Adamyan K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Boehm M, Buendia A, Chu PH, Cohen A, Dei Cas L, Dilic M, Doubell A, Echeverri D, Enç N, Ferreira-González I, Filipiak KJ, Flammer A, Fleck E, Gatzov P, Ginghina C, Goncalves L, Haouala H, Hassanein M, Heusch G, Huber K, Hulín I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Lau CP, Marinskis G, Mach F, Moreira LF, Nieminen T, Oukerraj L, Perings S, Pierard L, Potpara T, Reyes-Caorsi W, Rim SJ, Rødevand O, Saade G, Sander M, Shlyakhto E, Timuralp B, Tousoulis D, Ural D, Piek J, Varga A, Lüscher TF. Data Sharing: A New Editorial Initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the Editors’ Network. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CARDIOLOGÍA 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rccar.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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[Editorial and scientific excellence of biomedical journals: Is the impact factor everything?]. ARCHIVOS DE CARDIOLOGIA DE MEXICO 2015; 85:265-9. [PMID: 26521662 DOI: 10.1016/j.acmx.2015.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Alfonso F, Timmis A, Pinto FJ, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Vardas P. Conflict of interest policies and disclosure requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals. Neth Heart J 2012; 20:279-87. [PMID: 22653813 DOI: 10.1007/s12471-012-0277-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest (COI) is used by biomedical journals to guarantee credibility and transparency of the scientific process. COI disclosure, however, is not systematically nor consistently dealt with by journals. Recent joint editorial efforts paved the way towards the implementation of uniform vehicles for COI disclosure. This paper provides a comprehensive editorial perspective on classical COI-related issues. New insights into current COI policies and practices among European Society of Cardiology national cardiovascular journals, as derived from a cross-sectional survey using a standardised questionnaire, are discussed.
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Alfonso F, Timmis A, Pinto FJ, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Vardas P. Conflicts of interest policies and disclosure requirements among European Society of Cardiology national cardiovascular journals. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2012; 13:386-94. [DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0b013e328354a803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Conflict of interest policies and disclosure requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals. Rev Esp Cardiol 2012; 65:471-8. [PMID: 22464101 DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2012.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is used by biomedical journals to guarantee credibility and transparency of the scientific process. Conflict of interest disclosure, however, is not systematically nor consistently dealt with by journals. Recent joint editorial efforts paved the way towards the implementation of uniform vehicles for conflicts of interest disclosure. This paper provides a comprehensive editorial perspective on classical conflict of interest-related issues. New insights into current conflicts of interest policies and practices among European Society of Cardiology national cardiovascular journals, as derived from a cross-sectional survey using a standardised questionnaire, are discussed.
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Alfonso F, Timmis A, Pinto FJ, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Vardas P, Editors’ Network members:, Antoniades L, Ahmad M, Apetrei E, Arai K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Böhm M, Bolognese L, Bugiardini R, Cohen A, Edes I, Elias J, Galeano J, Guarda E, Haouala H, Heras M, Höglund C, Huber K, Hulin I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Kuo CT, Lau CP, Lyusov VA, Marinskis G, Márquez MF, Masic I, Pinho Moreira LF, Mrochek A, Oganov RG, Raev D, Rogava M, Rødevand O, Sansoy V, Shimokawa H, Shumakov VA, Tajer CD, van der Wall EE, Stefanadis C, Videbæk J, Lüscher TF. Conflict of interest policies and disclosure requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2012.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Alfonso F, Timmis A, Pinto FJ, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Vardas P, Editors' Network members:, Antoniades L, Ahmad M, Apetrei E, Arai K, Artigou JY, Aschermann M, Böhm M, Bolognese L, Bugiardini R, Cohen A, Edes I, Elias J, Galeano J, Guarda E, Haouala H, Heras M, Höglund C, Huber K, Hulin I, Ivanusa M, Krittayaphong R, Kuo CT, Lau CP, Lyusov VA, Marinskis G, Márquez MF, Masic I, Pinho Moreira LF, Mrochek A, Oganov RG, Raev D, Rogava M, Rødevand O, Sansoy V, Shimokawa H, Shumakov VA, Tajer CD, van der Wall EE, Stefanadis C, Videbæk J, Lüscher TF. Conflict of interest policies and disclosure requirements among European Society of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Journals. Rev Port Cardiol 2012; 31:329-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2011.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2011] [Accepted: 12/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Timmis A, Alfonso F, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Pinto F, Vardas P, on behalf of the Editors’ Network. National society cardiovascular journals of Europe: Almanac 2011. Egypt Heart J 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehj.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Timmis AD, Alfonso F, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Pinto F, Vardas P. National Society Cardiovascular Journals of Europe: Almanac 2011. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2011.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Timmis AD, Alfonso F, Ambrosio G, Ector H, Kulakowski P, Pinto FJ, Vardas P. National Society Cardiovascular Journals of Europe: Almanac 2011. Rev Port Cardiol 2011; 30:S0870-2551(11)00013-8. [PMID: 22036847 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2011.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2011] [Accepted: 09/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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- Adam D Timmis
- Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry London Chest Hospital, London, UK
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[The long pilgrimage of Spanish biomedical journals toward excellence. Who helps? Quality, impact and research merit]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 57:110-20. [PMID: 20347618 DOI: 10.1016/j.endonu.2010.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2010] [Accepted: 02/23/2010] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Biomedical journals must adhere to strict standards of editorial quality. In a globalized academic scenario, biomedical journals must compete firstly to publish the most relevant original research and secondly to obtain the broadest possible visibility and the widest dissemination of their scientific contents. The cornerstone of the scientific process is still the peer-review system but additional quality criteria should be met. Recently access to medical information has been revolutionized by electronic editions. Bibliometric databases such as MEDLINE, the ISI Web of Science and Scopus offer comprehensive online information on medical literature. Classically, the prestige of biomedical journals has been measured by their impact factor but, recently, other indicators such as SCImago SJR or the Eigenfactor are emerging as alternative indices of a journal's quality. Assessing the scholarly impact of research and the merits of individual scientists remains a major challenge. Allocation of authorship credit also remains controversial. Furthermore, in our Kafkaesque world, we prefer to count rather than read the articles we judge. Quantitative publication metrics (research output) and citations analyses (scientific influence) are key determinants of the scientific success of individual investigators. However, academia is embracing new objective indicators (such as the "h" index) to evaluate scholarly merit. The present review discusses some editorial issues affecting biomedical journals, currently available bibliometric databases, bibliometric indices of journal quality and, finally, indicators of research performance and scientific success.
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Aleixandre-Benavent R, Alonso-Arroyo A, Chorro-Gascó FJ, Alfonso-Manterola F, González-Alcaide G, Salvador-Taboada MJ, Bolaños-Pizarro M, de Sá y Areses EL, Valderrama-Zurián JC, Barón-Esquivias G, Plaza-Celemín L, de Teresa-Galván E, Macaya-Miguel C, Pulpón-Rivera LA, Anguita-Sánchez M, Pérez-Villacastín J, Escosa-Royo L, Martin-Burrieza F. Cardiovascular scientific production in Spain and in the European and global context (2003-2007). Rev Esp Cardiol 2009; 62:1404-17. [PMID: 20038407 DOI: 10.1016/s1885-5857(09)73535-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The publication of research articles has increased considerably in recent years in all biomedical fields. The present study examines the position of Spanish quality research in cardiology in the European and world context, and its evolution during the 5-year period 2003-2007. METHODS Using the Science Citation Index Expanded of Thomson Reuters as data source, we compared Spanish cardiovascular scientific production with that of the rest of countries in the European Union and of the most important countries worldwide, along with relative productivity as per number of inhabitants and Gross Domestic Product, and the number of citations in the journals of the <<Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems>> area of the Journal Citation Reports (CCS-JCR). RESULTS Spain ranks sixth in the European Union and ninth worldwide in scientific production (tenth worldwide if only the journals of the first quartile of the CCS-JCR area are considered). As regards the number of citations received, Spain ranks seventh in the European Union and eleventh worldwide. In terms of relative productivity as per number of inhabitants and Gross Domestic Product, the Spanish ranking is less favorable (positions 15 and 18, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The ranking of Spanish cardiovascular research is similar to that of other biomedical fields, though its position is less favorable in relation to certain demographic and economical indicators. In order to maintain adequate investigational levels, it is necessary for the European governments and scientific societies to regard the promotion of high-quality cardiological research as a priority concern.
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Alfonso F, Bermejo J, Heras M, Segovia J. Revista Española de Cardiología 2009: reflexiones editoriales. Rev Esp Cardiol 2009; 62:1482-93. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(09)73138-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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La producción científica cardiovascular en España y en el contexto europeo y mundial (2003-2007). Rev Esp Cardiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(09)73126-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alfonso F, Almonte K, Arai K, Bacal F, Drago Silva JM, Figueredo JG, Guarda E, Sotelo OG, Guzmán L, Galindo JL, Lombana BM, Márquez MF, Moreno Martínez FL, Robles JN, Pinto F, Romero C, Tajer CD, Villarroel H, Wyss Quintana FS. Revistas cardiovasculares iberoamericanas. Propuestas para una colaboración necesaria. Rev Esp Cardiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(09)72106-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Revista Española de Cardiología 2008. Actividad, impacto científico y otras consideraciones editoriales. Rev Esp Cardiol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(08)75746-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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