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BioMEMS and Cellular Biology: Perspectives and Applications
Published on: October 1, 2007
[The Chilean Association of Biomedical Journal Editors]
1revmedchile@entelchile.net
Revista Medica De Chile
|March 27, 2001
Summary
The Chilean Association of Biomedical Journal Editors was founded to enhance editorial standards and professionalism. It aims to foster cooperation among editors and promote research in medical editing practices.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Editing
- Scholarly Publishing
- Scientific Communication
Context:
- Founded September 29th, 2000, with sponsorship from CONICYT and the Chilean Society of Internal Medicine.
- Established to align with the goals of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
- Initial membership comprises 29 journals across various biomedical and health science disciplines.
Purpose:
- To foster cooperation and communication among editors of Chilean biomedical journals.
- To improve editorial standards and promote professionalism through education and self-regulation.
- To encourage research into the principles and practices of medical editing.
Summary:
- The association adopted WAME's goals, focusing on enhancing editorial quality and professional development.
- A governing board was elected, including prominent editors and representatives from sponsoring organizations.
- The association plans to host a symposium and promote the indexing of Chilean journals in international databases and SciELO-Chile.
Impact:
- Aims to elevate the quality and visibility of Chilean biomedical research.
- Facilitates professional development for medical editors in Chile.
- Strengthens the infrastructure for scholarly communication within Chile's scientific community.
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