436. Starting and Growing a Peer-Reviewed Journal: Insights from Dr. Julie Evener

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, Dr. Julie Evener joins the podcast to discuss her experience in starting and growing a peer-reviewed journal. She shares her passion for open access publishing and the importance of making research more accessible. Dr. Evener provides insights into the process of starting a journal, including finding a niche, building an editorial board, and creating policies and guidelines. She also offers advice for authors looking to submit articles for publication and highlights the red flags to watch out for with predatory journals.

Key Takeaways:

- Starting a journal requires patience and a realistic understanding of the time commitment involved.
- It is important to find a niche and offer something unique in the journal's aims and scope.
- Open access publishing makes research more accessible and promotes progress in the field.
- When submitting an article, ensure it is a good fit for the journal and follow the author guidelines.
- Red flags for predatory journals include unsolicited emails, unclear fees, and lack of reputable affiliations.

Dr. Julie Evener is the Director for Content Management & Discovery at USF Health Libraries. She is also an associate editor of the new Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education (JIHSE). Dr. Evener earned her doctorate in higher education leadership from Walden University, and her master’s degree in library and information science from the University of South Carolina. She has 15 years of experience working and leading in health sciences libraries.

You can find out more information at: https://soar.usa.edu/jihse/
Feel free to contact Dr. Evener at: jevener1@usf.Edu

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