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Masoudi F. From The Lancet to Rafsanjan, a Perspective on the Role of Scientific Journal Editors:
A Letter to the Editor. JRUMS 2025; 24 (7) :667-672
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Keywords: Scientific editor, Scientific publishing management, Publishing ethics, Medical journals, Scientific transparency
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From The Lancet to Rafsanjan, a Perspective on the Role of Scientific Journal Editors:
A Letter to the Editor
F. Masoudi [1]
Received: 09/06/25 Sent for Revision: 08/08/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 30/07/25 Accepted: 02/08/25
The role of scientific journal editors extends beyond manuscript selection to encompass leadership in scientific, managerial, ethical, and social aspects of scholarly publishing. Reviewing the experiences of prominent international editors such as Richard Horton and Richard Smith, alongside successful domestic editors like Dr. Mohsen Rezaeian, demonstrates that responsible and multifaceted editorial management significantly impacts the quality and credibility of scientific journals. This article analyzes the editorial approach of Dr. Rezaeian in Rafsanjan Medical Sciences Journal, highlighting his consistent editorial notes, focus on local issues, transparency, and ethical and educational commitment. The study underscores the importance of enhancing the status of scientific editors in Iran and adopting successful global editorial models.
Keywords: Scientific editor, Scientific publishing management, Publishing ethics, Medical journals, Scientific transparency
Citation: Masoudi F. From The Lancet to Rafsanjan, a Perspective on the Role of Scientific Journal Editors: A Letter to the Editor. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (7): 667-72. [Farsi]
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (025) 36122248, E-mail: f.masodi@muq.ac.ir
A Letter to the Editor
F. Masoudi [1]
Received: 09/06/25 Sent for Revision: 08/08/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 30/07/25 Accepted: 02/08/25
The role of scientific journal editors extends beyond manuscript selection to encompass leadership in scientific, managerial, ethical, and social aspects of scholarly publishing. Reviewing the experiences of prominent international editors such as Richard Horton and Richard Smith, alongside successful domestic editors like Dr. Mohsen Rezaeian, demonstrates that responsible and multifaceted editorial management significantly impacts the quality and credibility of scientific journals. This article analyzes the editorial approach of Dr. Rezaeian in Rafsanjan Medical Sciences Journal, highlighting his consistent editorial notes, focus on local issues, transparency, and ethical and educational commitment. The study underscores the importance of enhancing the status of scientific editors in Iran and adopting successful global editorial models.
Keywords: Scientific editor, Scientific publishing management, Publishing ethics, Medical journals, Scientific transparency
Citation: Masoudi F. From The Lancet to Rafsanjan, a Perspective on the Role of Scientific Journal Editors: A Letter to the Editor. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (7): 667-72. [Farsi]
[1]- MSc, Medical Library and Information Science, Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0002-5167-3825
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (025) 36122248, E-mail: f.masodi@muq.ac.ir
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Editorial
Received: 2025/06/7 | Accepted: 2025/08/2 | Published: 2025/10/18
Received: 2025/06/7 | Accepted: 2025/08/2 | Published: 2025/10/18
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