The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine: Review of pandemic-era topics and trends

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 · DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2023.2156197 · Published: January 1, 2023

Simple Explanation

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM) experienced an increase in submissions during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown years of 2020 and 2021. This surge was due to pauses in research, allowing scientists time to write, and clinicians sharing their knowledge of COVID-19's impact on spinal cord injury patients. In 2020 and 2021, JSCM also saw substantial increases in journal activity and metrics, including subscriptions and full-text downloads.

Study Duration

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Evidence Level

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Key Findings

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Full-text downloads of JSCM articles increased by 70 percent, reaching over 105,000 annually.
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The journal's 2-year and 5-year Impact Factors increased to 2.040 and 2.511, respectively.
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Pandemic-related articles are among the most frequently downloaded and cited articles in JSCM.

Research Summary

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM) observed a rise in submissions and journal activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key metrics, such as subscriptions, full-text downloads, and Impact Factors, experienced significant growth during this period. The journal encourages readers to contribute their expertise and utilize available resources for accessing content and updates.

Practical Implications

Increased Awareness

The pandemic motivated clinicians to share knowledge, increasing awareness of COVID-19's impact on spinal cord injury patients.

Enhanced Journal Impact

The rise in Impact Factors suggests greater influence and relevance of JSCM within the scientific community.

Community Engagement

The journal encourages contributions from professionals to further research and knowledge dissemination.

Study Limitations

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The reasons for submission slowdown in 2022 are not specified.
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The specific impact of increased submissions on the quality of published research is not discussed.
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The generalizability of increased journal activity to other journals is not addressed.

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