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1Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics, University of Braunschweig - Institute of Technology and Hannover Medical School, Muehlenpfordtstr. 23, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany. Reinhold.Haux@plri.de
Methods of Information in Medicine
|January 14, 2011
Summary
Methods of Information in Medicine enhances online access and maintains its broad scope in medical informatics and related fields. The journal continues to be a vital forum for research methodology and applications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Health Care
Background:
- Methods of Information in Medicine, established in 1962, is the oldest international journal in medical informatics.
- The journal is entering its sixth decade, necessitating a review of its profile and strategic direction.
Observation:
- The journal now offers online access to all its articles from 1962 to the present.
- Recent strategic decisions have refined the journal's aims and editorial policies.
Findings:
- Methods of Information in Medicine emphasizes the fundamental methodology of processing data, information, and knowledge in medicine and healthcare.
- While focusing on medical informatics, the journal has consistently included articles in medical biometry, biomedical engineering, and bioinformatics.
Implications:
- The journal's broad scope will be maintained due to the increasing overlap and need for a unified publication forum across related disciplines.
- To accommodate this, the number of associate editors has been expanded.
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