- Podcast
- 22/11/2022
BJJ Podcast with Editor Emeritus, James Scott – Highlights from the Past Year
Description
In this engaging podcast episode, Andrew Duckworth welcomes listeners and introduces the special edition podcast series from the BJJ's knowledge translation team for November. Celebrating past podcasts, he outlines discussions with prominent guests including Professors Heather Vallier and Matt Abduls on trauma and adult hip and knee reconstruction, respectively, while teasing an upcoming conversation with Professor David Ring on upper limb and psychosocial factors in orthopaedics.
The heart of the episode features an insightful dialogue with James Scott, a retired specialty editor for general orthopaedics and current editor emeritus at the journal. They reflect on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on research submission patterns, noting an initial surge of interest leading to more in-depth papers, followed by a decline as normal hospital operations resumed. James shares his experiences of editing and rewriting papers, highlighting the importance of maintaining clarity and purpose for readers.
As the discussion unfolds, James emphasizes the historical evolution of the journal, noting significant changes in submission quality, methodology, and the journal's adaptability to modern research demands. He shines a light on three standout research papers highlighting the journal's international reach and commitment to rigorous standards. The episode wraps up with a consideration of future challenges for both the journal and the field of orthopaedics, including training programs and the ongoing relevance of general orthopaedic research in a specialized environment.
Listeners are invited to engage further via social media, creating a collaborative space for discussion and knowledge sharing within the orthopaedic community.