Advancing the Japanese Medical Education Journal: Academic Evolution and the Significance of Submission Guideline Revisions

Yuko TAKEDA; Takuya SAIKI; Michio SHIIBASHI; Hiroshi NISHIGORI; Makoto KIKUKAWA; Yasushi MATSUYAMA; Mariko NAKAMURA; Takami MAENO; Shizuma TSUCHIYA; Rintaro IMAFUKU; Akiteru TAKAMURA; Jun TSURUTA; Machiko YAGI; Yuka MIYACHI; Haruo OBARA; Kazuya NAGASAKI; Osamu NOMURA; Yuki KATAOKA

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Advancing the Japanese Medical Education Journal: Academic Evolution and the Significance of Submission Guideline Revisions

VernacularTitle:日本医学教育学会誌の新たな展開-学術誌としての進化と投稿規程改定の意義-
Author: Yuko TAKEDA ¹ ; Takuya SAIKI ² ; Michio SHIIBASHI ³ ; Hiroshi NISHIGORI ⁴ ; Makoto KIKUKAWA ⁵ ; Yasushi MATSUYAMA ⁶ ; Mariko NAKAMURA ⁷ ; Takami MAENO ⁸ ; Shizuma TSUCHIYA ⁹ ; Rintaro IMAFUKU ¹⁰ ; Akiteru TAKAMURA ¹¹ ; Jun TSURUTA ¹² ; Machiko YAGI ¹³ ; Yuka MIYACHI ² ; Haruo OBARA ¹⁴ ; Kazuya NAGASAKI ¹⁵ ; Osamu NOMURA ² ; Yuki KATAOKA ¹⁶
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1. Department of Medical Education, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
2. Medical Education Development Center, Gifu University
3. Center for IR, Saitama Medical University
4. Center for Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
5. Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
6. Medical Education Center, Jichi Medical University
7. Center for Medical Education, The Jikei University School of Medicine
8. Center of Planning and Coordination for Medical Education (PCME), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Tsukuba
9. International Exchange Center, Showa Medical University
10. Nursing Research Promotion Center, Graduate School of Nursing, Nagoya City University
11. Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Toyama
12. Center for Healthcare Education, Science Tokyo
13. Training Center for Nurses Pertaining to Specified Medical Acts, Jichi Medical University
14. Division of General Internal Medicine, Okinawa Prefectural Central Hospital
15. Department of General Medicine, Mito Kyodo General Hospital
16. Internal Medicine, Kyoto Min-iren Asukai Hospital
Keywords: Japan Society of Medical Education; academic journal; manuscript submission guidelines; editorial policy
From:Medical Education 2025;56(2):87-98
CountryJapan
Language:ja
Abstract: The role of academic journals evolves with the times. Academic publishing is diversifying, shifting from traditional paper-based formats to broader dissemination through open access. In response to these developments-and to contribute to ongoing progress in medical education-Medical Education (Japan) has undertaken a comprehensive revision of its submission guidelines. As of January 17, 2025, all submissions, peer reviews, and editorial processes are being conducted in accordance with the updated guidelines.　The Editorial Board convened a round-table discussion to explore recent developments, beginning with the revision of the submission guidelines. This discussion elaborates on the journal's role and its relevance to the academic community, including society members, authors, and readers. It features statements from participating editorial committee members and highlights the key issues discussed, including the criteria each member uses to evaluate manuscripts. The aim is to offer insight into the journal's editorial stance and decision-making process.