"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Publishing Research in an Academic Journal with Marius Rehn
In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Marius Rehn, Editor-in-Chief of the Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, about the ins and outs of publishing research in an academic journal. They discuss the importance of aligning research with the scope of the chosen journal, common mistakes authors make when submitting manuscripts, navigating the peer review process, and tips for increasing publicity of published work. Rehn emphasises the importance of passing the "so what" test - ensuring research addresses a fundamental question that will benefit the community of practice and ultimately patients. He also highlights the need for brevity and conciseness, keeping in mind the busy clinician audience. Tune in for valuable insights on smoothly navigating the academic publishing journey from an expert editor's perspective.