JAMA Network Open

JAMA Network Open is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by the American Medical Association. The journal is part of the JAMA Network and is led by editor Fred Rivara, who has also worked with University of Washington and Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center. As an open-access journal, it aims to provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share their findings, including those related to National Institutes of Health-funded research, World Health Organization-endorsed initiatives, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-monitored diseases.

Introduction

JAMA Network Open is a significant addition to the JAMA Network, which includes other prominent journals such as JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, JAMA Pediatrics, and JAMA Surgery. The journal's launch was announced by James L. Madara, the CEO of the American Medical Association, and was supported by National Academy of Medicine and Institute of Medicine. The journal's editorial board consists of renowned experts in the field of medicine, including University of California, San Francisco's Robert Wachter and Harvard University's Ashish Jha. The journal has also collaborated with other prominent organizations, such as The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, and British Medical Journal.

History

The journal was launched in 2018, with the first issue published in June of that year, featuring articles from researchers at Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The launch of JAMA Network Open was seen as a significant step towards increasing access to medical research, particularly for researchers and clinicians in low- and middle-income countries, such as those affiliated with World Health Organization, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Wellcome Trust. The journal's history is closely tied to the American Medical Association's efforts to promote open access to medical research, which has also been supported by National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Scope and Publication

JAMA Network Open publishes original research, reviews, and commentary on a wide range of medical topics, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and infectious diseases, with contributions from researchers at University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, and Duke University. The journal has a broad scope, covering all aspects of medicine, from basic science to clinical research, and including topics such as health policy, health care reform, and medical education, with insights from experts at Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, and Commonwealth Fund. The journal publishes articles from researchers and clinicians around the world, including those from University of Cambridge, University of Toronto, and University of Melbourne.

Editorial Process

The editorial process for JAMA Network Open is rigorous and transparent, with all manuscripts undergoing peer review by experts in the field, including those from National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The journal's editorial board is responsible for selecting manuscripts for publication, with input from external reviewers, such as those from University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Pennsylvania. The journal also has a robust system for detecting and preventing academic misconduct, including plagiarism and fabrication, with support from Office of Research Integrity and Committee on Publication Ethics.

Impact and Reception

JAMA Network Open has had a significant impact on the medical research community, with articles published in the journal receiving widespread attention and citation, including those related to COVID-19 research, cancer treatment, and mental health, with coverage in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and BBC News. The journal's open-access model has been praised for increasing access to medical research, particularly for researchers and clinicians in low- and middle-income countries, such as those affiliated with World Bank, United Nations, and European Union. The journal has also been recognized for its high-quality editorial content, with many articles published in the journal being featured in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, and British Medical Journal.

Accessibility and Open Access

JAMA Network Open is committed to open access, with all articles published in the journal being freely available to readers around the world, including those in low-income countries, such as those supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and Grand Challenges Canada. The journal's open-access model is supported by article processing charges, which are paid by authors or their institutions, such as National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The journal also offers waivers and discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries, with support from World Health Organization, United Nations, and European Union. The journal's commitment to open access has been recognized by SPARC, Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, and Directory of Open Access Journals. Category:Medical journals