What is the purpose of launching World Journal of Cardiology?

Lian-Sheng Ma1

  • 1Lian-Sheng Ma, Beijing Baishideng BioMed Scientific Co., Ltd., Room 903, Building D, Ocean International Center, No.62 Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025, China.

World Journal of Cardiology
|December 17, 2010
PubMed

Insights

The World Journal of Cardiology (WJC) launches its first issue on December 31, 2009, featuring peer-reviewed, open-access articles. It aims to foster communication in cardiology for researchers and the public.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Publishing
  • Scientific Communication

Background:

  • The need for a dedicated, high-quality platform in cardiology research.
  • The growing importance of open-access publishing models.
  • The establishment of a global editorial board to ensure quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To launch the World Journal of Cardiology (WJC) as a premier peer-reviewed journal.
  • To adopt an open-access online publishing model for maximum reach.
  • To serve as a vital communication platform for cardiology professionals and the public.

Main Methods:

  • Initiation of preparatory work on December 13, 2009.
  • Establishment of the WJC Editorial Board with 298 experts from 40 countries.
  • Commitment to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific articles.

Main Results:

  • The WJC Editorial Board is now fully established.
  • The first issue is scheduled for publication on December 31, 2009.
  • A robust network of international experts is in place.

Conclusions:

  • The WJC is poised to become a significant resource in the field of cardiology.
  • The open-access model will enhance the dissemination of critical cardiovascular research.
  • The journal will benefit editorial board members, authors, and readers through improved communication and accessibility.

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