Ann Geriatr Med Res.
2021 Dec;25(4):231-236. 10.4235/agmr.21.0129.
Challenges and Opportunities for Academic Journals to Serve the Older Population in Western Pacific Region
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- 1Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
- 3Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Maugeri, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- 4Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- 5Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- 6Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Incheon Eun-Hye Hospital, Incheon, Korea
- 7John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Northern Sydney Local Health District and University of Sydney, Kolling Institute, St Leonards, Australia
- 8Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
- 9Institute on Aging, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2523702
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.21.0129
Abstract
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research held its inaugural international editorial board virtual meeting on September 16, 2021, to brainstorm ideas for sustainable growth. This special article summarizes the key concepts obtained from the webinar proceedings, with further development of ideas from ensuing discussions occurring after the meeting. From the initial discussion points provided by eight editorial board members, including six presenters, email discussions further enriched these ideas to construct the current special article. The key points discussed were: impactful research and impact factors, international and Asian perspectives, and challenges to sustainable growth. The editors noted the existing gap between the impact factor and research impact as a challenge for the growth paths of regional journals. However, they agreed that persevering with impactful research would ultimately translate into parallel and gradual gains in impact, which is, therefore, consistent with the organic growth of the journal. Acknowledging challenges in navigating between unique Asian perspectives and international outlooks, the editors encouraged academic journals to serve as bridges linking international evidence with the richness of local perspectives. For sustainable growth, the editors suggested that journals may be forged into the academic ecosystems of the region, diversify value streams, and establish themselves as reputable brands in disciplines. By combining these discussions, we proposed the “IMPACT” strategy for journals on the growth path in the region, which stands for IMmersive user experience encompassing authors, reviewers, and readers; Pasteur’s quadrant use-inspired research; Asia-Pacific context; Collaborative; and Translation to practice and policy.
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