Knowledge about the Editorial Process of Scientific Journals: Cross-sectional Study among Orthopedic Surgeons
Abstract
Introduction: Our aim was to assess the level of knowledge of the editorial process of scientific journals among orthopedic surgeons. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that evaluates participants’ understanding of the editorial process of scientific journals. Between June and August 2022, a questionnaire was distributed to orthopedic surgeons who were members of the Argentinian Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Demographic data and variables on research experience andknowledge about editorial process were recorded. Results: The survey had 130 respondents, 118 men (90.8%) and 12 women (9.2%), with a mean age of 48 years old (SD = 12). More than half of surveyed surgeons (n = 72; 55%) were from the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area. In our study, 60% of orthopedic surgeons had a low or moderate understanding of the editorial process. A high level of knowledge of the editorial process was associated with having published more than 5 articles in indexed journals (p<0.001), in our association’s journal (p<0.001), and in scientific congresses/seminars (p= 0.008). Conclusions: The majority of the orthopedic surgeons surveyed in our cross-sectional study had a low or moderate level of knowledge about the scientific manuscript editing process. On the other hand, having a high level of knowledge in this area was associated with more experience in the publication of scientific manuscripts in indexed journals.Downloads
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