The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) has launched JNIS Advances, a fully open-access companion journal to the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS). Designed to address the growing reach of neurointerventional research, the new publication will feature double-anonymized peer review and provide free, global access to all articles, according to the SNIS.
Expanding the Scope of Neurointerventional Research
The launch of JNIS Advances comes as the discipline moves beyond traditional stroke and aneurysm treatments. According to editor Michael Levitt of the University of Washington, the field now encompasses the treatment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders, cure of epilepsy, and the implantation of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). This diversification necessitated a dedicated platform to capture the resulting surge in clinical data and research findings.
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The global stroke burden is rising most rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. By removing subscription barriers, JNIS Advances aims to provide clinicians in these regions with immediate access to current neurointerventional methodologies.
Seamless Integration for Researchers and Clinicians
The journal offers a streamlined submission process for authors, including an online portal for direct submissions. Furthermore, the SNIS has integrated the journal into the British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) article transfer service. This allows manuscripts submitted to the primary JNIS journal that are not accepted for publication to be transferred to JNIS Advances alongside their existing peer-review reports, potentially accelerating the time to publication.
Supporting the Next Generation of Specialists
For medical students, residents, and fellows, the new journal serves as an additional venue for high-quality research. While the original JNIS maintains a highly selective publication process, the companion journal provides a broader outlet for the community’s evolving work. The SNIS notes that this expansion is intended to ensure that new discoveries reach the broader scientific community and patients without delay.
Future Trends in Neurointerventional Publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is JNIS Advances subscription-based? No, it is a fully open-access journal, meaning all articles are free to read for everyone.
- Can I transfer a rejected JNIS manuscript to JNIS Advances? Yes, the journal utilizes the BMJ article transfer service, allowing authors to move submissions—complete with peer-review reports—to the new journal.
- What topics does the journal cover? It covers the full range of neurointerventional practice, including stroke, aneurysms, brain tumors, spinal disorders, CSF disorders, epilepsy, and brain-computer interfaces.
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