An Official Publication as a New Journal - scope, need and challenges

Abstract

In the era of evidence based medicine, the most important requirement is valid scientific literature based on which decision making in clinical surgery can rely and establish best practices. The pool of scientific literature is created by publication. However, the pressure created by the “Publish or Perish” phrase, nowadays has made publications a double edged sword. On one hand, frequent publication is considered a powerful way for a scholar to bring attention to themselves and their institution, as well as demonstrate their academic talent. On the other hand, the pressure to increase the number of publications has led to unethical practices and is forcing towards creating publishable research which is fraudulent and may ultimately harm our patients.