The editorial board are responsible for setting and enforcing the journal policies. Our editorial board are composed of international experts from different parts of the globe with expertise in mechanical ventilation and education.
The editor in chief, the two associate editors in chief, and the managing editor meet regularly once a week online.
The whole editorial board meets twice yearly to vote on any changes of existing or new policies.
Aims and Scope
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation is the first journal dedicated to the science of mechanical ventilation. The journal is peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and case reports in all areas of mechanical ventilation and respiratory failure. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share their findings and ideas, and to promote the translation of research into clinical practice.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Mechanical Ventilation undergo a rigorous peer review process. The review process is double-blind, meaning that both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field, who evaluate the quality and originality of the research, the clarity and coherence of the manuscript, and the relevance of the findings to the journal’s scope and mission.
Authors are informed of the outcome of the review process within 4 weeks of submission. The possible outcomes of the review process are acceptance, major or minor revision, or rejection. If revisions are requested, authors are given a specific timeframe to make the necessary changes and resubmit the manuscript. Manuscripts that are accepted are published online within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
Author Guidelines
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation welcomes original research articles, reviews, case reports, editorials, and clinical images that meet the journal’s standards for scientific quality, originality, and relevance. All submissions must be written in clear, concise English and adhere to the journal’s formatting and style guidelines.
Authors should submit their manuscripts online via the journal’s submission portal. The submission must include a cover letter, an abstract, the manuscript, and any supplementary materials. The cover letter should provide a brief overview of the study and its significance, and any conflicts of interest or funding sources related to the research.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their research and for obtaining any necessary permissions and approvals. All authors must also declare any potential conflicts of interest in their submission.
Conflict of Interest
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation requires that all authors and reviewers disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the research. This includes financial relationships, professional affiliations, or any other factors that may influence their objectivity and impartiality.
In cases where a conflict of interest is identified, the journal will take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the review process. This may include selecting different reviewers, asking reviewers to recuse themselves, or providing additional transparency in the review process.
Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation takes all cases of plagiarism and research misconduct very seriously. Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using specialized software, and any suspected cases of misconduct are thoroughly investigated.
In cases where plagiarism or misconduct is identified, the journal will take appropriate measures to address the issue. This may include rejecting the manuscript, retracting the published article, or reporting the misconduct to the relevant authorities.
Editorial Independence
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation is committed to maintaining editorial independence and ensuring that all editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit and relevance. The journal’s editors are responsible for making all final decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, and they are guided by the journal’s editorial policies and standards.
Diversity Goals
Our Editorial board is multinational from the USA, New Zealand, Brazil, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Chile and we are continue to invite experts in the field from more countries.
Continue to diversify our editorial boards and editorial leadership roles based on geography, ethnicity, gender identity, career-stage, and cultural backgrounds, among other diversifying attributes.
Educate members of the journal staff on the current inequalities that reside in the mechanical ventilation research community, and actively improve these issues.
Enhance clarity of our journal pages and articles so that all information is more accessible for readers.
Encourage reviewers to consider, among other evaluation criteria, whether the citations for a given submission reflect the journal’s commitment to diversity.
Ask editors, including those of special issues, to consider the balance of voices represented in their commissioning work, and to actively seek contributions from scholars who belong to underrepresented groups.
Corrections and Retractions
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation has a policy for correcting errors and retracting articles when necessary. If errors or omissions are identified in a published article, the authors are asked to submit a correction, which is published alongside the original article.
In cases where a retraction is necessary, the journal follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The retraction notice is published alongside the original article, and the reason for the retraction is clearly stated.
Process for Handling Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Expressions of Concern
Copyright and Licensing
The Journal of Mechanical Ventilation adheres to the principles of open access and provides free access to all published papers through the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License