Journal entry By Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR A new look for JVIR


Since taking over as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology (JVIR) last January, Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR, has implemented new structures, expanded content offerings and improved accessibility to the journal. In this article, Dr. Sze shares some of the changes, opportunities and new designs that JVIR readers can enjoy.


Editorial board JVIR has traditionally had a small editorial board in order to maintain style and perspective. But the field of IR has grown: there is more research coming out every day, and IRs are doing incredible work in specialty areas. To reflect this trend, JVIR is restructuring and expanding its editorial board:


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• Boris Nikolic, MD, MBA, FSIR, has been promoted to senior deputy editor.


• Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD, FSIR, Ron C. Gaba, MD, MS, FSIR, and R. Peter Lokken, MD, MPH, FSIR, have been promoted to deputy editor positions.


• We have invited five new associate editors, bringing the board from 18 to 23.


In addition, we continue our search for an experienced graphics editor who will oversee the figures, diagrams and graphics that accompany JVIR articles. My goal is for the journal to the visual nature of the specialty by having easily accessible graphics.


Finally, we are committed to building a pipeline to enable new members to join the JVIR editorial board—be it those with experience and availability in reviewing scientific papers, or those who are interested in completing the Ziv Haskal JVIR Editorial Fellowship.


Multimedia content Along with expanding our board, JVIR is also expanding the content it provides. JVIR’s online presence now revolves


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A redesigned look Starting in 2022, the print JVIR will feature a whole new design, prioritizing visual aids and graphics. In addition, we have redesigned the cover, which will change every month to feature an image from the issue chosen on the basis of scientific merit and aesthetic appeal. When submitting manuscripts, authors should include their most interesting images, because they may just make the cover.


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around the JVIR Access ecosystem, where readers will find the JVIR blog, along with two podcasts:


• Audio versions of featured JVIR abstracts


• Audio versions of JVIR Access commentaries on select JVIR papers


These podcasts will serve readers who may only have 20–30 minutes but are eager to learn by listening to audio.


In addition, featured abstracts will have a diagrammatic summary of its main points, or “graphical abstracts.”


JVIR IberoAmerica Inspired by the success of JVIR China (launched by Dr. Haskal years ago), in which every abstract is translated into Chinese by bilingual volunteers, JVIR IberoAmerica features each abstract translated into both Spanish and Portuguese to expand access in South America. I’m extremely proud of both these efforts, and I hope that by reaching out through language, JVIR will reach a whole new demographic of IRs who will read and submit their research.


A lot of people may not know that JVIR’s CME is SA-CME and can be earned with one article each month. Collaborating with SIR’s education staff, we also plan to launch in 2022 (likely Q3), a 10-credit opportunity based on the 2021 JVIR Top Paper award winners. That means readers can earn 22 SA-CME credits a year, just through JVIR.


Streamlined submissions In 2020 the number of JVIR submissions hit an all-time high. It has returned to more normal levels, but it made clear that the research community is incredibly eager to be involved. Since then, we have worked to make the submission process as streamlined as possible. We’re also looking to simplify the revision process and ensure it adequately supports prospective authors. Our goal is solid, evidence- based science: If the science is there, the infrastructure of the journal can help elevate the rest of the paper.


While we are selective in the papers that are approved, I strongly encourage IRs to submit to JVIR and consider it as a primary destination for research publication. JVIR has the highest impact factor of all IR specialty journals, and the content is a reflection of our evolving and unique field. With a robust social media presence and increasingly accessible options, JVIR’s reach is always expanding.


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