P302: Impact of Publication Extenders: Findings from Dermatology and Oncology Journals
Poster Presenter
Cecilia Speck
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Novartis United States
Objectives
The objective of this research is to understand the utilization of publication extenders in original research articles within the fields of dermatology and oncology.
Method
A total of 18 dermatology and oncology journals with an Impact Factor (IF) ranked by Journal Citation Reports were assessed. For each therapeutic area, 9 journals were randomly selected based on high (=8.0), middle (7.9-3.0), or low (=2.9) IF. Articles were collected from October- December 2024.
Results
In total, 303 oncology and 227 dermatology original research articles were assessed. Out of 18 total journals, which included 9 dermatology and 9 oncology journals, more than half (61.1%) published at least one article with an extender. A greater number of articles had extenders in oncology journals compared to dermatology (51 vs 33 articles, respectively). The most common types of extenders were graphical abstracts, followed by author videos and podcasts. Dermatology journals with high IFs were more likely to publish articles with extenders compared to oncology journals with high IFs. However, oncology journals with middle IFs were more likely to publish articles with extenders compared to dermatology journals with middle IFs. The average views of articles with extenders were higher for both dermatology and oncology journals compared to articles without extenders (Dermatology: 1,774 views for articles with extenders vs 797 views for articles without extenders; Oncology: 1,485 views for articles with extenders vs 1,419 views for articles without extenders). A total of 6 dermatology and 5 oncology journals had policies on extenders outlining guidelines for development and formats accepted, while 2 dermatology and 0 oncology journals had language stating extenders were encouraged.
Conclusion
Both oncology and dermatology original research articles with extenders had higher views on average compared to articles without extenders. There were more oncology articles that contained extenders compared to dermatology. Although most journals had policies on extender use, not all journals that published extenders had policies, which indicates a need for increased clarity and guidance surrounding their use. Overall, there is underutilization of extenders despite their influence on impact and reach, leading to missed opportunities for further education and engagement among audiences.
