Publishing with Chinese Medical Journal

Meet Professor Joanna Wardlaw

Professor Joanna Wardlaw is a distinguished clinical academic at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. With a primary research focus on blood vessel diseases and their impact on the brain, she has established herself as a leading expert in her field. Her work on cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), published in CMJ, has become one of the most popular articles in the past two years.

Published research: Clinical management of cerebral small vessel disease: A call for a holistic approach

Varied clinical presentations

Professor Wardlaw’s article, “Clinical Management of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease—Call for a Holistic Approach,” highlights the complex impact of this condition. Cerebral small vessel disease is not limited to a single set of symptoms; it can cause a wide range of issues, including strokes, cognitive impairments (such as memory and thinking challenges), balance and mobility problems, and mood disorders (such as apathy and low energy).

The need for a holistic approach

Professor Wardlaw highlights the importance of considering the bigger picture in clinical practice. Her findings advocate for medical professionals to adopt an integrated approach to diagnosing and managing SVD, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care.

Professor Wardlaw's publishing experience with CMJ

Professor Wardlaw described her experience publishing with the Chinese Medical Journal as positive and constructive, highlighting its straightforward publishing process, insightful peer reviews, and effective editorial support.

Straightforward publishing process

Professor Wardlaw found the publishing process to be simple and straightforward. She emphasized, "The focus was on the content and the science rather than particular formatting issues," which allowed authors to concentrate fully on their research.

Insightful peer review

"The peer review process did highlight several things we hadn't quite explained properly," she shared. These included adding clarifications and examples to enhance understanding, as well as refining key figures. The constructive feedback improved the quality of the paper, ensuring it delivered clear and actionable insights to readers.

Effective editorial support

The CMJ editorial process played a key role in managing reviewer feedback, ensuring that all significant points were thoroughly addressed. Professor Wardlaw shared, "Having been a journal editor myself, I think it's good when journal editors take an active role in managing reviewers' comments." She further praised CMJ's" approach, adding, "The CMJ editors, in an informed way, managed reviewers' comments and ensured we responded to the most important ones."

A global platform for medical researchers

Professor Wardlaw highlighted CMJ’s extensive global reach as a standout feature, describing it as “a very good vehicle for reaching an international audience.” For medical researchers striving to make a meaningful impact, this kind of worldwide exposure is invaluable.

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