Communicating health research (91) Q3. Role of editors (2)

28 September, 2022

A few minutes ago I forwarded an article about the very few editors who 'decide to exploit the opportunities for self-advancement'.

The vast majority of editors form a critical part of the research communication process. They typically have the needs of their readers in mind. They receive and initially assess manuscripts, manage the peer review process, and edit the final paper for accuracy and clarity.

When we consider question 5 in our discussion - What can be done to better support researchers in the communication of health research? - we might ask the same about editors. If you are an editor we would love to hear from you: hifa@hifaforums.org

Best wishes, Neil

Joint Coordinator, HIFA Communicating health research https://www.hifa.org/projects/new-effective-communication-health-researc...

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HIFA profile: Neil Pakenham-Walsh is coordinator of the HIFA global health movement (Healthcare Information For All - www.hifa.org ), a global community with more than 20,000 members in 180 countries, interacting on six global forums in four languages in collaboration with WHO. HIFA brings stakeholders together to accelerate progress towards universal access to reliable healthcare information. HIFA is administered by Global Healthcare Information Network, a UK based non-profit in official relations with the World Health Organization. Twitter: @hifa_org neil AT hifa.org