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2015 Relaunch as Open Access Pediatric Neurology Briefs
John J Millichap1, J Gordon Millichap1
1Division of Neurology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Pediatric Neurology Briefs (PNB) is now an open access, peer-reviewed journal, enhancing its reach to healthcare providers. Future goals include digitization and PubMed inclusion for wider accessibility of pediatric neurology advancements.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Medical Education
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Pediatric Neurology Briefs (PNB) has served as a monthly continuing education resource since 1987.
- The publication aimed to streamline the review of pediatric neurology literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To relaunch Pediatric Neurology Briefs (PNB) as an open access, peer-reviewed journal in 2015.
- To expand the journal's reach and improve its infrastructure for content management and accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Transitioned PNB to an open access model.
- Implemented a new website and content management system.
- Expanded the editorial board.
Main Results:
- Enhanced peer-review organization.
- Improved indexing and DOI assignment.
- Enabled online full-text article viewing.
Conclusions:
- The relaunched PNB aims to disseminate pediatric neurology advances to a broader audience.
- Future objectives include digitizing archives and indexing in PubMed.
- The open access format facilitates wider access for physicians, researchers, and healthcare providers.
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