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Inaugural Online-Only Articles Accompany the Print AORN Journal
EDITORIAL
Inaugural Online-Only Articles Accompany the Print AORN Journal JOY DON BAKER, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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eginning with this issue, the AORN Journal is launching a new online-only content initiative. We will continue to provide a full print issue each month and will add two to three articles readers can access electronically. Until now, the Journal has published all articles in both print and online formats for members and subscribers. Our goals for the new online-only publication option are to expedite the dissemination and increase the amount of content published on a monthly basis. We want to provide a superior, expanded forum for all types of articles. Our mission as an association and as a journal is to be the leader in perioperative-related research and in translating that research into useful, effective evidence-based best practices that can be applied to the clinical setting. The high standards upheld by the AORN Journal, such as quality peer review, editing, and adherence to ethical publishing principles, remain the same for all content, regardless of the format in which it is published.
The online-only designation is not the same as free or open access. Online-only articles require the same login information needed to access other Journal content electronically. Each of the onlineonly articles has a presence in the print issue in a special onlineonly section. A dedicated page for each article includes the title, author information, abstract, key takeaways, and digital object identifier (doi) number that directs print readers to the entire article online at http://www.aornjournal.org. Congratulations to these author teams for being the first to have their content presented in the Journal’s online-only format: Kirkland-Walsh H, Teleten O, Wilson M, Raingruber B. “Pressure mapping comparison of four OR surfaces”1 Macindo JRB, Macabuag KR, Macadangdang CM, et al., “3-D storybook: effects on surgical knowledge and anxiety among four- to six-year-old surgical patients”2
Taaffe K, Fredendall L, Huynh N, Franklin J. “Computer simulation shows the effect of communication on day of surgery patient flow.”3 The selection of online-only articles for this inaugural issue targeted research manuscripts; however, the online-only section is not limited to this specific type of article. In the future, we may include quality improvement initiatives, literature reviews, or other types of articles.
BENEFITS TO AUTHORS AND READERS The online-only publication option presents a unique opportunity to accelerate the publication of selected manuscripts and allows the Journal to publish an increased number of articles per monthly issue. Authors benefit by faster publication and dissemination of their ideas and findings. Perioperative nurse readers will have access to the content more quickly than if these articles had gone through the traditional print publication process. This allows readers earlier access to content that they can analyze for its potential relevance to changes in practice that could improve patient outcomes. De Groote and Dorsch found “an increased reliance on online databases and electronic resources”4(p373) related to ease of access and time considerations when searching for materials on a specific subject. In addition, people have different preferences for how they wish to read, analyze, and interpret content.5,6 Research by Stoop et al suggested that “print-onpaper is still a superior medium for learning and digesting complicated and elaborate texts, whilst electronic screens are appreciated for quick information gathering, communication and navigation.”7(p284),8(p371) Blending quality and http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2015.05.006 ª AORN, Inc, 2015
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convenience4,9 is one of the objectives we attempt to achieve with the AORN Journal. The print version of the Journal provides the opportunity to “flip through” and find information of interest quickly in a specific issue. Online delivery allows for convenient searching on specific topics for projects or new studies.
CONCLUSION
In addition to the traditional print version, the AORN Journal is accessible electronically via personal computers, smartphones, and other mobile devices, allowing members and subscribers to have flexibility in how they search, read, and use the content. The new online-only initiative provides an increased amount of content for readers to consume and potentially apply to perioperative practice environments. The AORN Journal editorial team strives to continue to provide new opportunities for our readers to reinforce and enhance their knowledge and their commitment to lifelong learning.
References 1. Kirkland-Walsh H, Teleten O, Wilson M, Raingruber B. Pressure mapping comparison of four OR surfaces. AORN J. 2015;102(1):61. 2. Macindo JRB, Macabuag KR, Macadangdang CM, et al. 3-D storybook: effects on surgical knowledge and anxiety among fourto six-year-old surgical patients. AORN J. 2015;102(1):62. 3. Taaffe K, Fredendall L, Huynh N, Franklin J. Computer simulation shows the effect of communication on day of surgery patient flow. AORN J. 2015;102(1):60.
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4. De Groote SL, Dorsch JL. Online journals: impact on print journal usage. Bull Med Libr Assoc. 2001;89(4):372-378. 5. Online vs print publication: advantages and disadvantages of publishing. 2010. Colorado State University. http://onlinevsprint .weebly.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-publishing.html. Accessed May 8, 2015. 6. Online vs print publication: things to consider for online publishing. 2010. Colorado State University. http://onlinevsprint.weebly.com/ things-to-consider.html. Accessed May 8, 2015. 7. Stoop J, Kreutzer P, Kircz J. Reading and learning from screens versus print: a study in changing habits: part 1-reading long information rich texts. New Libr World. 2013;114(7/8):284-300. 8. Stoop J, Kreutzer P, Kircz J. Reading and learning from screens versus print: a study in changing habits: part 2-comparing different text structures on paper and on screen. New Libr World. 2013; 114(9/10):371-383. 9. Lombardo SV, Miree CE. Caught in the web: the impact of library instruction on business students’ perceptions and use of print and online resources. Coll Res Libr. 2003;64(1):6-21.
Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, is the editor-in-chief of the AORN Journal and a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovations. Dr Baker has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as posing a potential conflict of interest in the publication of this article.
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Inaugural Online-Only Articles Accompany the Print AORN Journal JOY DON BAKER, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
B
eginning with this issue, the AORN Journal is launching a new online-only content initiative. We will continue to provide a full print issue each month and will add two to three articles readers can access electronically. Until now, the Journal has published all articles in both print and online formats for members and subscribers. Our goals for the new online-only publication option are to expedite the dissemination and increase the amount of content published on a monthly basis. We want to provide a superior, expanded forum for all types of articles. Our mission as an association and as a journal is to be the leader in perioperative-related research and in translating that research into useful, effective evidence-based best practices that can be applied to the clinical setting. The high standards upheld by the AORN Journal, such as quality peer review, editing, and adherence to ethical publishing principles, remain the same for all content, regardless of the format in which it is published.
The online-only designation is not the same as free or open access. Online-only articles require the same login information needed to access other Journal content electronically. Each of the onlineonly articles has a presence in the print issue in a special onlineonly section. A dedicated page for each article includes the title, author information, abstract, key takeaways, and digital object identifier (doi) number that directs print readers to the entire article online at http://www.aornjournal.org. Congratulations to these author teams for being the first to have their content presented in the Journal’s online-only format: Kirkland-Walsh H, Teleten O, Wilson M, Raingruber B. “Pressure mapping comparison of four OR surfaces”1 Macindo JRB, Macabuag KR, Macadangdang CM, et al., “3-D storybook: effects on surgical knowledge and anxiety among four- to six-year-old surgical patients”2
Taaffe K, Fredendall L, Huynh N, Franklin J. “Computer simulation shows the effect of communication on day of surgery patient flow.”3 The selection of online-only articles for this inaugural issue targeted research manuscripts; however, the online-only section is not limited to this specific type of article. In the future, we may include quality improvement initiatives, literature reviews, or other types of articles.
BENEFITS TO AUTHORS AND READERS The online-only publication option presents a unique opportunity to accelerate the publication of selected manuscripts and allows the Journal to publish an increased number of articles per monthly issue. Authors benefit by faster publication and dissemination of their ideas and findings. Perioperative nurse readers will have access to the content more quickly than if these articles had gone through the traditional print publication process. This allows readers earlier access to content that they can analyze for its potential relevance to changes in practice that could improve patient outcomes. De Groote and Dorsch found “an increased reliance on online databases and electronic resources”4(p373) related to ease of access and time considerations when searching for materials on a specific subject. In addition, people have different preferences for how they wish to read, analyze, and interpret content.5,6 Research by Stoop et al suggested that “print-onpaper is still a superior medium for learning and digesting complicated and elaborate texts, whilst electronic screens are appreciated for quick information gathering, communication and navigation.”7(p284),8(p371) Blending quality and http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2015.05.006 ª AORN, Inc, 2015
4 j AORN Journal
www.aornjournal.org
July 2015, Vol. 102, No. 1
Editorial
convenience4,9 is one of the objectives we attempt to achieve with the AORN Journal. The print version of the Journal provides the opportunity to “flip through” and find information of interest quickly in a specific issue. Online delivery allows for convenient searching on specific topics for projects or new studies.
CONCLUSION
In addition to the traditional print version, the AORN Journal is accessible electronically via personal computers, smartphones, and other mobile devices, allowing members and subscribers to have flexibility in how they search, read, and use the content. The new online-only initiative provides an increased amount of content for readers to consume and potentially apply to perioperative practice environments. The AORN Journal editorial team strives to continue to provide new opportunities for our readers to reinforce and enhance their knowledge and their commitment to lifelong learning.
References 1. Kirkland-Walsh H, Teleten O, Wilson M, Raingruber B. Pressure mapping comparison of four OR surfaces. AORN J. 2015;102(1):61. 2. Macindo JRB, Macabuag KR, Macadangdang CM, et al. 3-D storybook: effects on surgical knowledge and anxiety among fourto six-year-old surgical patients. AORN J. 2015;102(1):62. 3. Taaffe K, Fredendall L, Huynh N, Franklin J. Computer simulation shows the effect of communication on day of surgery patient flow. AORN J. 2015;102(1):60.
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4. De Groote SL, Dorsch JL. Online journals: impact on print journal usage. Bull Med Libr Assoc. 2001;89(4):372-378. 5. Online vs print publication: advantages and disadvantages of publishing. 2010. Colorado State University. http://onlinevsprint .weebly.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-publishing.html. Accessed May 8, 2015. 6. Online vs print publication: things to consider for online publishing. 2010. Colorado State University. http://onlinevsprint.weebly.com/ things-to-consider.html. Accessed May 8, 2015. 7. Stoop J, Kreutzer P, Kircz J. Reading and learning from screens versus print: a study in changing habits: part 1-reading long information rich texts. New Libr World. 2013;114(7/8):284-300. 8. Stoop J, Kreutzer P, Kircz J. Reading and learning from screens versus print: a study in changing habits: part 2-comparing different text structures on paper and on screen. New Libr World. 2013; 114(9/10):371-383. 9. Lombardo SV, Miree CE. Caught in the web: the impact of library instruction on business students’ perceptions and use of print and online resources. Coll Res Libr. 2003;64(1):6-21.
Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, is the editor-in-chief of the AORN Journal and a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovations. Dr Baker has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as posing a potential conflict of interest in the publication of this article.
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