[kellyb]

UPDATE (11-4-24): The FLCCC Medical, Scientific and Editorial teams have been working very hard and are excited that we have received so many quality papers for our first digital edition. We also have papers in review for our second edition.

Anyone with new studies, abstracts, case reviews and editorials can submit any time to [email protected].

Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to publishing our inaugural edition.

Kelly Bumann

Executive Director, FLCCC Alliance

[vegandan]

After watching the “Fight to Launch a New Medical Journal” video I noticed that Dr. Varon mentioned that the submissions might include “a small section for laypeople.” I downloaded the Instructions for Authors and have a question. Can you explain in more detail what would a layperson like myself with only self taught knowledge of microbiology and nutrition, since the start of SC2, be able to submit for publication? For instance I have a strong interest in the use of IVM as a prophylactic and for treatment of conditions that are viral and cancerous. Perhaps exploring the value to the use of IVM by anyone like myself who might be interested in IVM and opening up the discussion to the medical profession from patient inquiries. I have personally experienced recent contacts with medical professionals regarding the alternative use of berberine, nattokinase, and IVM with the common response being that there have not been studies proving the safety and effectiveness of these supplements. As we all know that reasoning is based on the low-cost off-patent disincentive to investigate these alternatives to high price big pharma medications. Any guidance you can provide would be appreciated.

[IMA-GregT]

Great question. Thank you. I’ll ask the question and come back to you.

[IMA-GregT]

Hi Vengadan

I have a response – https://imahealth.org/call-for-submissions/

“Any ‘submitter’ needs to follow the Author instructions, here https://imahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/JFLCCC-Instructions-for-Authors-FINAL.pdf .

Once submitted, it is screened to meet guidelines and then sent to Dr. Varon as Editor. At that review Dr. Varon will assess quality and relevance of the paper and either reject, ask for revisions or send to peer-review.

After peer review, Dr. Varon will assess continuation of process and then either accept based on peer-review or reject. If accepted, at this stage would provide comments back to the Author for potential revisions, then sent to final edit and review prior to full acceptance and publication.”

Hope this helps.

And anyone else looking to submit please read all the info on this page https://imahealth.org/call-for-submissions/ and of course we look forward to your submission.

 

 

imahealth.org

Call For Submissions - FLCCC Alliance

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[vegandan]

Yes thank you. I have already done the review of the author stuff so now I just need to prepare an informative article. First time effort so will see how it goes. I’m sure other potential authors will benefit from this guidance.

[IMA-GregT]

Well, based on the info and responses you put up on these forums, whatever you send in is bound to be great. We look forward to reading it.

And just by the way, your engagement in these forums is most appreciated. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

[wilderabbit]

Hello – as a librarian, I am really interested in this new journal and have a couple of quick questions. Will it be in print, online or both? What is the frequency? Will it be indexed anywhere like MEDLINE, PubMed, or CINAHL? I would love to get an institutional subscription for my small academic health science college once it gets rolling. As a watcher of the scholarly communications space, I’m excited that people will have a place to publish without all the bias and censorship in recent years. Thank you and good luck!

[IMA-GregT]

Hey wilderabbit – looking for answers for your great questions. Thanks for asking.

[IMA-GregT]

Hi wilderabbit

Here’s the response from my colleagues –

“Thank you so much for your interest in our new journal! We’re thrilled to hear from someone as passionate about scholarly communications as you are.

We will start our via digital and intend to publish quarterly. As for the Institutional subscriptions, we do envision that being part of our subscription options.

We are finalizing all pricing now, and we intend to make the first Edition free for at least the period before our Second Edition, to demonstrate value and worth and then our Second Edition will have charges. With that said, all journal article abstracts will always be free.

We are taking steps to have the journal indexed (with the source lists and also on Google Scholar), but that takes time for a new journal to get established as well as support and citations for key articles. Just fyi, our Editor-in-Chief, Joseph Varon currently manages two other medical journals, so brings great experience to our team.

We’re also building our site to be fully compatible with indexing services like MEDLINE, PubMed, and CINAHL. While these processes can take time, especially for new publications, we’re taking all necessary steps to ensure our journal meets their standards. Indexing may not be available immediately upon launch, but we will keep the community updated on our progress.“

How’s that for a comprehensive answer? Hope that helps, and again thanks very much for your questions and comments.

Anyone reading, do you have thoughts, comments, questions? If you do please drop them here, and if they’re questions, we’ll go try find an answer for you!

[wilderabbit]

This is all great news- thanks for responding so quickly!! That’s kind of what I thought, it takes a while to become “established” and gain indexing approval. Everything takes time. I will be curious to see the first issue and I’d love to try to get a subscription depending on price when we do our annual subscription renewal next Fall. Glad it will be in Google Scholar. I know students use it even though they are encouraged by their instructors not to but I do, too, sometimes. 😉

Thanks again! I hope the journal is a huge success!!

[vegandan]

I am assuming that there will be some sort of peer review of research articles posted in the new FLCCC Journal. Please describe the process for those of us not familiar with how peer review works.

[IMA-GregT]

Great question, Vengadan – thank you. There definitely is a peer review process. I’ll find out how it works and report back. Cool question. Thank you

[IMA-GregT]

Hi Vengadan https://imahealth.org/the-fight-to-launch-a-new-medical-journal/ at 5 mins 27 there’s a brief intro on the Peer Review Process. Anyway looking for more info for you and, of course, everyone reading. It’s a very important question.

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The Fight to Launch A New Medical Journal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mikT2BuKgI Tamara Ugolini of Rebel News interviews Dr. Joseph Varon on the fight to launch the Journal of the FLCCC Alliance, a new multispecialty medical journal that will "advance unbiased, high-quality medical knowledge and evidence-based resources and will not accept … Continue reading