Editorial
The Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology: Looking Ahead Lanning B. Kline, MD, Editor-in-Chief
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he North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Board of Directors has asked, and I have agreed, to serve a second (and final) 4-year term as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology (JNO). The Journal has experienced significant growth during my first 4-year term. Let me summarize some of the highlights: • Submissions have increased approximately 40%. • The time from submission to first decision averages 26 days (under 30 days is very quick in biomedical publishing). • Forty percent of submissions come from North America and 60% from international contributors. • Approximately 200 of our colleagues assist with the peer review process each year. • The time from manuscript acceptance until publication averages 8–10 weeks. • Our impact factor has increased 60% since 2010 to 1.628, our highest-ever score.
Despite our success, we have added, and plan to continue to add, a variety of improvements to ensure that the JNO publishes material of the highest quality, while providing, simultaneously, an enriched author experience. We have enhanced our online site with podcasts that feature contributing authors and created virtual issues on topics such as nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. A section has been created entitled “Worldwide NeuroOphthalmology” featuring clinical and educational activities in neuro-ophthalmology that take place internationally. The journal now is available through an iPad app, allowing access to the latest publications in neuro-ophthalmology with a touch of a finger! I have altered the JNO editorial board somewhat. I am pleased to welcome the following new members: Janet Rucker, Greg Van Stavern, Byron Lam, Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, and Nitza Goldenberg-Cohen. Discussions are underway regarding increasing publication of the journal from quarterly to 6 times per year. In addition, consideration is being given to transition to a fully online journal, with an option for the subscriber to receive the print version as well. We are also considering publishing theme-based supplements, providing an in-depth publication on a specific neuro-ophthalmic disorder or evolving technology. I am honored to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the JNO. Any success that we have had rests with the editorial board, our managing editor, Jason Roberts, and, most importantly, members of NANOS and the international neuro-ophthalmic community for submitting high-quality manuscripts. I look forward to your continued support as the future of the JNO never looked brighter!
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama. Address correspondence to Lanning B. Kline, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, 700 South 18 Street, Suite 601, Birmingham, AL 35233; E-mail: [email protected] Kline: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2014; 34: 3
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The Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology: Looking Ahead Lanning B. Kline, MD, Editor-in-Chief
T
he North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Board of Directors has asked, and I have agreed, to serve a second (and final) 4-year term as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology (JNO). The Journal has experienced significant growth during my first 4-year term. Let me summarize some of the highlights: • Submissions have increased approximately 40%. • The time from submission to first decision averages 26 days (under 30 days is very quick in biomedical publishing). • Forty percent of submissions come from North America and 60% from international contributors. • Approximately 200 of our colleagues assist with the peer review process each year. • The time from manuscript acceptance until publication averages 8–10 weeks. • Our impact factor has increased 60% since 2010 to 1.628, our highest-ever score.
Despite our success, we have added, and plan to continue to add, a variety of improvements to ensure that the JNO publishes material of the highest quality, while providing, simultaneously, an enriched author experience. We have enhanced our online site with podcasts that feature contributing authors and created virtual issues on topics such as nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. A section has been created entitled “Worldwide NeuroOphthalmology” featuring clinical and educational activities in neuro-ophthalmology that take place internationally. The journal now is available through an iPad app, allowing access to the latest publications in neuro-ophthalmology with a touch of a finger! I have altered the JNO editorial board somewhat. I am pleased to welcome the following new members: Janet Rucker, Greg Van Stavern, Byron Lam, Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, and Nitza Goldenberg-Cohen. Discussions are underway regarding increasing publication of the journal from quarterly to 6 times per year. In addition, consideration is being given to transition to a fully online journal, with an option for the subscriber to receive the print version as well. We are also considering publishing theme-based supplements, providing an in-depth publication on a specific neuro-ophthalmic disorder or evolving technology. I am honored to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the JNO. Any success that we have had rests with the editorial board, our managing editor, Jason Roberts, and, most importantly, members of NANOS and the international neuro-ophthalmic community for submitting high-quality manuscripts. I look forward to your continued support as the future of the JNO never looked brighter!
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama. Address correspondence to Lanning B. Kline, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, 700 South 18 Street, Suite 601, Birmingham, AL 35233; E-mail: [email protected] Kline: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2014; 34: 3
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Copyright © North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
