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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences' Performance Status in 2017 and the Challenges
Nour Azimah Zulkapli1, Jafri Malin Abdullah2
1Production Editor, Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Abstract:
This report presents a review of the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences' (MJMS) performance status throughout 2017, which covers the submission pattern of original manuscripts by month, the geographical distribution of submitting authors, the types of manuscripts and overall acceptance/rejection rates. As the years progress, MJMS continues to receive an escalating number of manuscript submissions. This contributes to an ever-increasing workload, which makes administrative tasks continually more challenging. Although the manuscript submission platform seeks to minimise the pre-publication workload of the journal administrator, it is still a time-consuming task, particularly when authors seek exclusive attention for their submitted manuscripts.
Insights
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) saw increasing manuscript submissions in 2017, posing administrative challenges despite digital platforms. Managing author expectations remains a key concern for journal administrators.
Area of Science:
- Medical Journal Administration
- Scholarly Publishing Metrics
- Scientific Communication Analysis
Background:
- This review analyzes the 2017 performance of the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS).
- Key metrics examined include manuscript submission patterns, author geographical origins, manuscript types, and acceptance/rejection rates.
- The study highlights the growing volume of submissions and its impact on journal operations.
Discussion:
- The increasing number of manuscript submissions presents a significant administrative workload for MJMS.
- While online submission platforms streamline some processes, they do not eliminate the time-intensive nature of journal administration.
- Addressing authors' demands for exclusive attention adds complexity to manuscript management.
Key Insights:
- MJMS experienced a rise in manuscript submissions in 2017.
- Geographical distribution and manuscript types were analyzed alongside submission trends.
- Acceptance and rejection rates provide insights into publication competitiveness.
Outlook:
- Future administrative strategies may need to address the escalating submission volume.
- Further analysis could explore efficient methods for managing author communications.
- Optimizing the submission platform's features could enhance administrative efficiency.