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Background: The Editorial Board of EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry releases a biannual highlight commentary to update the readership on trends in the field of radiopharmaceutical development. Main body: This selection of highlights provides commentary on 19 different topics selected by each coauthoring Editorial Board member addressing a variety of aspects ranging from novel radiochemistry to first-in-human application of novel radiopharmaceuticals. Conclusion: Trends in radiochemistry and radiopharmacy are highlighted. Hot topics cover the entire scope of EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry, demonstrating the progress in the research field in many aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is the PREFACE to the Special Issue "Queueing-inventory: analytical and simulation modeling and classical and retrial queues and inventory". The year 2022 was the 30th anniversary of Queueing-inventory. It was in that connection that the guest editors requested Professor Endre Boros, the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Operations Research, for permission to guest edit a special issue. This was granted by the Editorial Board of the journal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study sets out to detail the deceptive practice of including stock characters in the editorial boards of journals run by predatory publishers. Stock characters are defined by the author as those that currently (2023) appear 20 or more times on these editorial boards. Predatory publishers are in turn defined by the author as open access publishers in violation of three or more out of eight egregiously 'fatal' criteria such as identity theft and token (or no) peer review. Stock characters (and stolen academic names and affiliations in general) are included in editorial boards to give them an unwarranted appearance of quality and excellence. Ninety‐six of these stock characters were identified, with their numbers of board memberships ranging from 20 to 503 in the current year (2023). Some were cases of total identity theft, some partial identity theft, and some willing compliance. Academics in the latter category could also have records of publications with the predatory publishers in question. Universities typically warn staff and postgraduate students about the dangers of engaging with predatory publishers, but they can be unresponsive or otherwise negative when alerted to instances of such engagements involving their staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the second installment of “Meet the Editorial Board.” We are delighted to introduce you to some more members of the IEEE Technology and Society Magazine’s editorial board. If you missed the first installment of this series, please check out the March 2024 issue of the magazine. In this first piece, we talked about how our associate editors contribute to broader academic research and societal good through their work on technology and societal issues. Here we will discuss their contributions to civil society, scholarship, and service to the magazine. Academic editing seems pretty distant from pressing social concerns. However, we submit that the work of the magazine, and our parent society, the IEEE Society for the Social Implications of Technology, is vital to identifying and promoting workable solutions for our most critical social challenges. The interdisciplinary approaches that we highlight, and the interdisciplinary board that we introduce here, use a critical lens to evaluate technological and social solutions. We take a little space here to introduce you to more of the hard-working people who make this magazine work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The Editorial Board of EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry releases a biannual highlight commentary to update the readership on trends in the field of radiopharmaceutical development. Main body: This selection of highlights provides commentary on 24 different topics selected by each coauthoring Editorial Board member addressing a variety of aspects ranging from novel radiochemistry to first-in-human application of novel radiopharmaceuticals. Conclusion: Trends in radiochemistry and radiopharmacy are highlighted. Hot topics cover the entire scope of EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry, demonstrating the progress in the research field in many aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This interview was given by Yaroslav Shramko (b. 1963), professor of the Department of Philosophy and rector of the Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University (Ukraine). His main research interests lie in the fields of logic and analytical philosophy. He has carried out several projects on modern non-classical logic: 1996–1998, within the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship at Humboldt University in Berlin (Germany); 1999–2000, within the Fulbright Program at Indiana University in Bloomington (USA); and 2003–2004, as a Wilhelm Bessel Awardee at Dresden University of Technology (Germany), among others. He has been a frequent invited speaker at international conferences and congresses. He is a member of the editorial boards of several international logic journals, such as Logic and Logical Philosophy (Torun, Poland), Bulletin of the Section of Logic (Łódź, Poland), European Journal of Mathematics (Springer), and Studia Logica (Springer). Prof Shramko is the author of "Truth and falsehood: An inquiry into generalized logical values" (Springer, 2011, joint work with Heinrich Wansing) and a number of articles on logic and analytic philosophy in peer-reviewed international journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Editorials have earned a special place among many practices, tools, and policies available to editors for journal advancement. Despite the vital and diverse roles of editorials in academic journals, they have rarely been systematically analysed for common characteristics or patterns. In this study, I approached editorials as a leadership practice of journal editors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to understand how editors use editorials to lead their journals. To render a manageable set of editorials and, at the same time, to capture the latest trends, I focused on editorials published in 2022 in top journals in the field of organizational behaviour/human resource management indexed by Scopus. The sample consisted of 120 editorials found in 103 journals managed by 21 publishers. I analysed the editorials using qualitative content analysis that was guided by two research questions: (1) How commonly do editors use editorials? (2) What objectives do editors pursue in their editorials? The analyses showed that editorials appear to be neither a regular nor a common practice. An overwhelming majority of editorials were written to validate existing knowledge. The findings raise several important issues, including an unclear contribution of editorials, perceived or factual, to academic journals and the editor's role in the journal development process. Journal editors, editorial board members, publishers, universities, and organizations associated with journals should consider revisiting their policies and practices to ensure a purposeful, meaningful, and systematic use of editorials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Women are underrepresented as participants in sport and exercise science research, and most of the research is of low quality. To reduce the gender data gap, it is imperative to understand where this bias originates. The purpose of this study was (a) to evaluate the proportion of first and last author, and editorial board gender, and (b) to explore the association between gender and quality of female-specific research methods. Method: Studies exclusively investigating female participants (2014–2021) were extracted from a larger data set and updated through 2022. First author, last author, and editorial board gender were determined (e.g., from gender pronouns on institutional profiles, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate). Where applicable, study methodology was assessed by giving each study a quality score (0–1) based on key methodological considerations. Descriptive statistics were used to describe author and editorial board gender frequencies. Analyses of variance were used to investigate the associations between gender and female-specific methodological quality. Results: Within 438 female-only studies, data revealed a greater proportion of women first authors (55%) and men last authors (62%). There was an association between women authors (first, last, and both) and higher quality score for female-specific methods across all journals (p =.00–.04). The two lowest-ranked journals for quality score demonstrated worse gender parity within their editorial board (0%–12% women). Conclusions: The results from this study show that most female-only studies were senior authored by men. However, studies led by women had higher quality of female-specific methods. Future research is needed to explore gender distribution of senior academics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Peer‐review is the foundation and the safeguard of scientific research. Without the dedication of our reviewers, the journal would not have been successful. In 2023, 269 reviewers completed 434 reviews for the 174 manuscripts submitted to GeoHealth. Our reviewers are from all continents except Antarctica. Besides reviewers from North America, China, Europe, and China, we started to have reviewers from India, Latin America, and Africa. GeoHealth editorial board is committed to expanding the readership, authorship, and reviewership to other countries. If you have already reviewed for us, no matter where or who you are, we hope you and your colleagues will consider GeoHealth a home for your work. Below is the list of reviewers who completed more than two reviews or have outstanding quality reviews. Two of our reviewers are being nominated for AGU best reviewers awards. Plain Language Summary: List of reviewers who completed one or more reviews or have outstanding quality reviews. Individuals in italics provided two or more reviews for GeoHealth during the year. Key Points: The editors thank the 2023 peer reviewers [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) expresses gratitude to the peer reviewers, editorial board members, deputy editors, statistical experts, and ethical committee members who contributed to reviewing articles for the journal in 2023. The JIAS acknowledges the importance of their time and expertise in maintaining the quality of the publication. The co-Editors-in-Chief are Kenneth Mayer and Annette Sohn, and the Executive Editor is Marlène Bras. The list of individuals who contributed to the journal is extensive and diverse, representing a wide range of expertise in the field of AIDS research. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Technological advances in skin ultrasonography and magnetic resonance are discussed. Methods: Literature review. Results: 40 publications cited. Conclusion: This article illustrates crucial contributions made by the Editors, the Editorial Board and this Journal to these fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Previous studies have examined the gender and geographic diversity within editorial boards across various academic disciplines, excluding the field of education. Thus, the purpose of this study was to address this gap by investigating the extent of gender and geographic disparity within the editorial boards of education journals. Methods: The selection of top five education journals from each quartile (Q1-Q4) was performed based on Clarivate Analytics' Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2021 within the category of "Education & Educational Research." The information of editors was collected through online sources. Results: Overall, female editors accounted for 17 out of the 29 editors-in-chief (58.62%), 36 out of the 64 deputy/associate editors (56.25%), 378 out of the 728 editorial/advisory board members (51.92%) and 15 out of the 28 other types of editors (53.57%). There was no significant association between the impact factor (IF) and the proportion of female editors (Pearson's r = -0.095, p = 0.689). The United States had the highest number of editors (n = 459, 54.06%), followed by the United Kingdom (n = 98, 11.54%), Australia (n = 63, 7.42%), China (n = 29, 3.42%), Germany (n = 25, 2.94%), and Canada (n = 22, 2.59%). Notably, the majority of the included editors were from developed countries (n = 794, 93.52%), while editors from developing countries constituted a significantly smaller proportion (n = 55, 6.48%). Conclusion: Editorial boards of education journals exhibit reasonable gender diversity than other disciplines, though still fall short when considering the proportion of women in the discipline. Besides, obvious geographical disparity was observed among editorial boards of education journals. There was a notable lack of representation of researchers associated with institutions from developing countries on the editorial boards of education journals. While maintaining sufficient gender diversity, it is imperative to enhance the geographical diversity in these journals, ensuring a more equitable number of positions to individuals from these underrepresented groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prevalence of undocumented medical treatments among children is a significant issue, as well as many EU countries lack access to newly developed children‐friendly medicines. Consequently, there is a pressing need for supplementary resources that can facilitate informed decision‐making regarding children's medication. We therefore aim to describe the process of establishing a children's Drug and Therapeutics Committee (cDTC), as well as the preparing and implementation of recommendations for children in the capital region of Denmark. Following the guidelines outlined by the World Health Organization, we established a cDTC, and recommendations for paediatric medication practice were constructed from assessments of medication use patterns among children in the capital region between 2019 and 2021. The recommendations were meticulously crafted based on evaluation of the current marketing authorization landscape and existing best available evidence. In 2019, the capital region established the first cDTC supported by expert councils and an editorial board. A total of 2429 purchase item numbers covering 1 222 846 defined daily doses and 592 088 purchased packages covering 10 200 000 defined daily doses were identified in the secondary and primary sectors, respectively. Three comprehensive lists covering recommendations for newborns and children were published between 2021 and 2020 totaling 331 recommended pharmaceutical products. The recommendations primarily intended for use in the secondary healthcare sector were implemented through the revision of 38 paediatric‐ and six neonatal product ranges throughout capital region. In conclusion, recommendation lists for children governed by a cDTC provide a rational auxiliary tool that can be immediately implemented in the clinic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a special issue of the journal Algorithms, featuring selected papers from the journal's editorial board members from 2022 and 2023. The issue includes 16 research papers covering a range of topics such as game theory, fault detection in cellular networks, optimization algorithms, machine learning, cryptocurrency trading, and more. Each paper presents its own unique research findings and methodologies. The issue aims to showcase the diverse research interests and expertise of the journal's editorial board members. [Extracted from the article]

The Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, established in 1972, is 50 years old now. The number of citations of the journal and the interest of national and international researchers are high. This success has been achieved by the editorial boards who have contributed to the journal since its establishment and the writers who have contributed to its development, and this success will continue to increase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The underrepresentation of scholarly works from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in academic literature is a documented concern, attributed partly to editorial biases. This trend, prevalent across various disciplines, has been less explored in the context of medical ethics journals. This study aimed to examine the composition of editorial board members (EBM) in high-impact medical ethics journals and to evaluate the extent of international diversity within these editorial teams. Methods: This study incorporated an analysis of 16 high-impact medical ethics journals. Information regarding the EBM of these journals was systematically gathered and categorized based on the World Bank's country income classifications. An in-depth examination of the editorial board compositions was then conducted. Results: The study identified 669 EBM across the selected journals. A predominant 89.84% (601) of these members were from high-income countries (HICs), with upper-middle-income countries contributing 7.47% (50) and lower-middle-income countries 2.69% (18). No EBM were associated with low-income countries. A regional breakdown indicated that North America was the most represented area, accounting for 48.88% (327), followed by Europe & Central Asia (27.50%, 184), East Asia & Pacific (13.45%, 90), Latin America & Caribbean (4.63%, 31), Sub-Saharan Africa (4.19%, 28), Middle East & North Africa (0.75%, 5), and South Asia (0.60%, 4). In total, these EBMs hailed from 46 different countries, with the United States representing the largest proportion (43.80%, 293), followed by the United Kingdom (13.15%, 88), Australia (7.92%, 53), Germany (6.73%, 45), and Canada (5.08%, 34). Conclusions: There is a significant lack of international representation within the EBM of high-impact medical ethics journals. The majority of editors in this field are affiliated with HICs, leading to a severe underrepresentation of LMICs within the editorial boards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2023, Archivos de Zootecnia expresses gratitude to reviewers amidst disruptions to its regular publication schedule. The journal, publishing quarterly, acknowledges challenges and is actively restoring normalcy. Special recognition is given to language reviewers. The past year saw a surge in interest, with 111 manuscripts, prompting a renewal of the Editorial Board. The commitment to quality papers from diverse regions is evident in increased submissions from Spanish authors and changing dynamics in contributing countries. Published documents in 2023 increased by 23.08%, with 35 research papers covering diverse topics. Editorial timing has improved, aided by new Section Editors and changes since 2020. The journal’s impact is reflected in a CiteScore of 0.8, an SJR impact factor of 0.168, Q4 rank in Scimago Journal & Country Rank, and an H index of 19, affirming Archivos de Zootecnia’s excellence in animal science research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is an obituary that reports on the death of Alfonso Ortí Benlloch in November 2023. Ortí was a renowned sociologist and historian in Spain for the past seventy years, standing out for his analysis of agriculture, the rural world, rural Spain, and social classes in the country. He also contributed to the study of consumption and consumer society in Spain and participated in the Critical Qualitativism School of Madrid. Although he did not receive much academic recognition, his legacy has been crucial in sociology and the social sciences. The Editorial Board of Revista Empiria expresses their sorrow for the loss of this important person in their perspective. [Extracted from the article]

The Editorial Board of Circe de Clásicos y Modernos supports the statement of the National Interuniversity Council regarding the situation of public universities in Argentina. They express their concern about the lack of funding for education and scientific research. Despite the economic difficulties, the journal continues to publish high-quality academic articles. In this issue, translations of classical texts and studies on topics such as natural theology and the myth of the abduction of Europa are included. There is also a review of a book on Philo of Alexandria. The issue concludes with a tribute to Silvia Calosso, a prominent scholar in classical studies in Argentina. [Extracted from the article]

Josep Rizo is a Professor of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he is Virginia Lazenby O'Hara Chair in Biochemistry. He is particularly interested in the study of the mechanisms of neurotransmitter release and intracellular membrane fusion using structural biology, a variety of biophysical techniques and reconstitution approaches. Jose has been a part of the FEBS Open Bio Editorial Board since 2021. In this interview, he shares his insights into developments in the field of neurotransmitter release, describes his move from Spain to the United States, and discusses how sometimes you need to use both logic and scientific hunches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this special interview series, we profile members of The FEBS Journal editorial board to highlight their research focus, perspectives on the journal and future directions in their field. Professor Andrey Abramov is a cell biologist and biophysicist at University College London's Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He has served as an Editorial Board Member of The FEBS Journal since 2015. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a list of reviewers for the journal "Accounting, Economics & Law" from 2020 to 2023. The editorial board expresses gratitude to all the scholars who contributed to the peer-review process. The list includes a diverse range of reviewers from various countries and backgrounds, showcasing the global reach and inclusivity of the journal. [Extracted from the article]

Se presenta un editorial a la revista que discute el impacto de la participación de los editores en la publicación exitosa de revistas con enfoque en la Creación y la dedicación entusiasta del consejo editorial en el desarrollo de la Revista Ginecología y Obstetricia de México (GOM). El artículo también se centra en la visibilidad de las publicaciones dentro de la comunidad científica internacional y la calidad científica de la revista GOM.

The article discusses the role and evolution of Editorial Advisory Boards (EABs) in academic journals, specifically focusing on the Information Systems Journal (ISJ). The author explains that while EABs are meant to provide advice to the Editor in Chief and lend respectability to the journal, they are rarely consulted and their composition often lacks diversity. The ISJ took steps to revitalize its EAB by increasing gender and ethnic balance, but ultimately decided to dissolve it due to the journal's maturity and reputation. Instead, a new Editorial Review Board (ERB) was created to recognize and support high-quality reviewers. The article concludes by highlighting the diversity of the ISJ's Senior Editors (SEs) and Associate Editors (AEs) and emphasizing the importance of representation in academic journals. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Manufacturing of Conductive, Wear-Resistant Nanoreinforced Cu-Ti Alloys Using Partially Oxidized Electrolytic Copper Powder" has been retracted by the Nanomaterials Editorial Office. Concerns were raised about image overlap between this article and two previously published articles from different authors. An investigation confirmed the overlap, and the authors were unable to provide satisfactory explanations or validate the reliability of their findings. As a result, the paper has been retracted in accordance with MDPI's retraction policy and the Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines. Some authors disagree with the retraction, while others did not comment on the decision. [Extracted from the article]

The Journal of Intensive Care (JINC) has been consistently ranked within quartile 1 (Q1) in the category of Critical Care Medicine, according to the 2024 Journal Citation Reports. The journal was established in 2013 as the official journal of the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine (JSICM). Despite initial doubts about the need for a new journal in the field, JINC has seen a steady increase in submissions, with over 75% coming from other continents. The journal's efforts to expand its international reach have been successful, with a significant number of website visitors from the United States. JINC was listed on the Science Citation Index Expanded in 2019 and received its first impact factor in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic further increased the number of paper submissions. The journal's editors and board members have made significant efforts to advance JINC and improve the quality of clinical practice. The author expresses appreciation and congratulations to all those involved in the success of the journal. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Sex-Based Differences in Plasma Autoantibodies to Central Nervous System Proteins in Gulf War Veterans versus Healthy and Symptomatic Controls" has been retracted by the Brain Sciences Editorial Office. Concerns were raised by Duke University and the co-authors regarding the validity of the findings due to issues with the Western Blot images in a related publication. Following an investigation, the Editorial Board decided to retract the article based on the review by Duke University and concerns about the reliability of the results. The retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Using Plasma Autoantibodies of Central Nervous System Proteins to Distinguish Veterans with Gulf War Illness from Healthy and Symptomatic Controls" has been retracted by the Brain Sciences Editorial Office. Concerns were raised by Duke University regarding the validity of the Western blots presented in the publication. After conducting an investigation, the Editorial Board decided to retract the article due to concerns about the reliability of the results. The retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal. [Extracted from the article]

The journal Energies has retracted an article titled "Investigation and Evaluation of the Hybrid System of Energy Storage for Renewable Energies" due to concerns of overlap with a previously published manuscript in another language. An investigation conducted by the Editorial Office, members of the Editorial Board, and the Editor-in-Chief confirmed significant overlap, leading to the retraction of the article. Some authors agree with the retraction, while others disagree, and the remaining authors did not provide a comment on the decision. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly" has been retracted by the Processes Editorial Office due to major scientific errors and concerns about the validity of the findings. An investigation confirmed the presence of a major scientific error, leading to the decision to retract the publication. The retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, although the authors did not agree with the retraction. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "In-Situ Yeast Fermentation Medium in Fortifying Protein and Lipid Accumulations in the Harvested Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly" has been retracted by the Processes Editorial Office due to concerns regarding major scientific errors and the overall validity of the findings. An investigation conducted by the Editorial Office and Editorial Board found that the integrity of the central findings of the study could not be satisfactorily verified based on the presented material. The retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, although the authors did not agree with the retraction. [Extracted from the article]

The document is a list of individuals affiliated with universities and institutions who serve on the editorial board for the journal "Operations Research." The journal covers a wide range of topics in the field of sciences and technologies, including decision analysis, optimization, simulation, energy and environment, financial engineering, operations and supply chain, security and defense, societal impact, transportation, data and computation, machine learning and data science, markets and revenue management, and real-world OR innovations. The list includes researchers from universities around the world, highlighting a diverse and global perspective in the field. The journal is published bimonthly by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. [Extracted from the article]

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