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Journal scientific quality policies
Compliance with the following criteria will be taken into account by the journal editorial team:
- All issues must be published on time. Articles can be published as soon as they are accepted.
- Minimum percentage of authors, associate editors and arbitrators with foreign affiliation: 30%.
- For a main author the limit is one (1)
article by published number, and as co-author
up to two (2) articles in one issue, except for the editorial team member who is limited to one (1) per issue as author or co-author. - Maintain at least a semi-annual frequency and 20 articles per year.
- The self-citation rate should not exceed 20% in one year.
- More than 75% of the articles must be works that communicate original research results.
- More than 75% of the authors will be external to the editorial committee and virtually unrelated to the magazine's editorial organization.
- Quarterly execution of regular virtual sessions, and enhance the use of social platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Mendeley).
Editors and advisors functions policies
The specialized editors carry out the scientific-technical evaluation of the article before its edition by the publisher (ECIMED). Article allocation rates are applied taking into account the complexity of the work, number of pages, type of work, and qualification of the specialized editor.
The specialized editor will publish at least one article per year in the magazine. The names and institutions of each will appear on the legal page of each number. It is emphasized that it is currently a voluntary job because no remuneration (salary) is received based on the contribution in quality and quantity. Nor is an employment contract established with the publisher. As compensation for the work of the specialized editor, it is estimated that the sponsoring organizations may provide: 1) Working time fund per month (From 8-32 working hours per month), 2) Full internet access with high speed, and 3) Reduction of 30-50% of the registration fee for the scientific events it sponsors.
Director (Editor in Chief)
It is the main position of the magazine. The Director is the one who supervises, guides and approves the entire editorial and publication process. He is in charge of complying with the policies and procedures for the different roles of the magazine. Assumes general responsibility for the scientific and editorial quality of the journal.
The director of the journal is responsible for promptly complying with the specialized evaluation of the article (within three months), periodicity (two issues per year) and, whenever possible, the publication of 20 scientific articles per year. Decide the final acceptance or rejection of the article to be published. In addition, communicate each accepted article before publication to all members of the editorial team.
He is a specialist professor designated by the sponsoring entity or entities. He works in office for two years. After this period, the Director agrees with the governing body of the sponsoring body the delivery of the position and will allow an overlap period of at least six months where the new Director acts partially. In general, working in this position requires having previously passed through the positions of Editors, positions that allow obtaining the necessary experience and skills.
Associate / Deputy / Executive Editor (Deputy Director)
The associate / associate / executive editor is more focused on working with the chief editor in managing editorial content. This is one or more specialists in the discipline or branch to which the publication is dedicated. Depending on the characteristics of the journal and its complexity, the degree of dedication to the editorial work (title) will be: 1) Assistant Director, 2) Associate / Associate Editor, 2) Executive Editor (ECIMED Editor).
They are responsible for proposing or executing the measures and actions that lead to the development of the publication. They carry out the tasks assigned by the Director and the Deputy Director replaces him in office in the event of temporary unforeseen events (Director in charge).
Section editor (Assistant editor)
It is designated annually and is maintained or removed from office according to the degree of collaboration. He is responsible for promptly complying with the evaluation of the article and the assignment of the external review by peer experts (within one month). It proposes to the board of directors of the magazine the decision regarding an article. A successful collaboration involves evaluating at least six articles per year.
The section editor will be recognized when the Director of the journal receives in time and accepts the final evaluation of the article. If the evaluation is rejected, the established recognition does not proceed until it is reconsidered and accepted. When the article is written in a foreign language, a special recognition will be made.
Ombudsman
Acts as a mediator between authors and the Editorial Office. The Ombudsman can investigate editorial process: delays in peer review, challenges to publication ethics, and cases of editorial bias. The Ombudsman will address the editorial process and will not handle complaints about the substance of editorial decisions, criticisms regarding editorial content, or accusations of scientific misconduct.
The complainant should contact the Editorial Office first to resolve the problem. If the complaint is not resolved by contacting the Editorial Office, the complainant may contact the Ombudsman (Current President of Cuban Neurology and Neurosurgery Scientific Society).
Forms of communication
Good working communication between members of the publishing team is required. The meetings or sessions of the publishing team can be: 1) Ordinary, and 2) Extraordinary. The first are those that are developed on formally set dates with a defined agenda. Extraordinary sessions are those that are developed without pre-set dates to assess specific aspects. Both are convened by the magazine's board of directors. They can be made virtual with email exchange and video-conferencing.
The regular session of the magazine's publishing team takes place every three months in the year: March, June, September and December. It has as its agenda information to all members of: 1) Published Jobs, 2) Accepted Jobs (in edition), 3) Work under review, 4) Pending assignment work, 5) Active editors (number of papers reviewed in the quarter for each), 6) Active reviewers (with their corresponding data), 7) Comments (deficiencies, proposals, important aspects), and 8) Proposals for agreements. The agreements are established by a majority vote. It's a useful opportunity to report on the number to be published, ask questions, and capture ideas related to the magazine's policies, challenges, and upcoming editions. Accepted articles are appended prior to publication.
The participation of editor team members in events is a key way to establish additional contacts and strengthen relationships.