It's not you, it's me (although it might be you a bit)

In this episode Dr Casy Calver talks to Dr Katie Witkiewitz. Dr Witkiewitz talks about her experience as an editor and specifically about desk rejection - sometimes called reject without review. She talks about the many reasons that articles are rejected without going to peer-review. These can include there being too many similar studies already in the journal, page limits and articles being outside the scope of the journal. There are also avoidable issues of quality. Dr Witkiewitz then gives her top tips for how best to avoid (and cope with) desk rejection. <blockquote>"You know, I think in the stress and strain of getting a paper out you don't re-read it in its entirety often, right? It's been through a lot of edits, maybe you were just frantically getting it in the journal format in the last minute you made some changes to get it in under word-count. But you didn't take a step back and re-read it."</blockquote> Dr Katie Witkiewitz is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center on Alcohol Substance Use and Addiction at the university of New Mexico as well as the Editor of the journal Psychology and Addictive Behaviours. The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Desk rejection with Katie Witkiewitz

Don't annoy the editor

In this episode of Publishing Addiction Science, Dr Casy Calver talks to Professor Paul Dietze about common submission errors. They talk about how to avoid desk-rejection, the importance of understanding the scope of the journal to which you submit, the importance of following instructions to authors. Many journals have differing requirements and this can change between internationally focused journals or those with a more regional remit. They also talk about the importance of using person-first and non-stigmatising language. Paul Dietze is Executive Editor of the Drug and Alcohol Review journal and an ISAJE board member. <blockquote>Whatever you do don't annoy the editor. And one way to annoy an editor is to send in a crappy abstract or a misleading title, so that's a really good starting point.</blockquote> Paul Dietze is Professor at the National Drug Research Institute and co-Director of the Disease Elimination Program at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Australia. He is Executive Editor of Drug and Alcohol Review and was previously an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Drug Policy and Deputy Editor of Drug and Alcohol Review. As Executive Editor, he manages all submissions to Drug and Alcohol Review. He has published over 350 journal articles and numerous book chapters spanning the epidemiology of alcohol and other drug use and related harms through to clinical intervention studies. He has a strong interest in developing early career researchers and responding to predatory publishers and journals. The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Common submission errors with Paul Dietze

As easy as APC 

In this episode, Casy and Rob talk to Leila Moore, the Director of Open Access policy at Wiley. Leila covers the history, principles and processes relating to open access as well as describing the mechanisms by which research is made freely available for people who want to access it. Leila explains how open access publishing can increase accessibility and ensure research reaches a more diverse readership meaning that people who previously could not access research findings now can. Leila also explains APCs (article processing charges) and transformational agreements. <blockquote>"Open access increases opportunities for collaboration reduces duplication, speeds up groundbreaking discoveries and enables more people than ever before to access this research. Whether that's a patient looking for information on illness, a teacher looking for new ways to work with students or a researcher who discovers the next great opportunity for collaboration."</blockquote> The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Open Access publishing with Leila Moore

Impact (the search is learning)

In this episode, Casy and Rob talk to Thomas Broomfield from Wiley about the impact factor. Thomas covers everything from how it is calculated, what it means, its limitations as well as discussing alternative ways to rate or assess a journal's output. Thomas covers hidden, linked and un-linked citations, describes how to get an impact factor of 254 and explains that sometimes people cite a journal cover image (whilst remaining uncertain about why). Thomas explains the JIF, the JCR, Web of Science, citation databases, DORA, ESCI, Clarivate, Alt Metrics and how they all relate to That Number.&nbsp; <blockquote>"The calculation itself has stayed pretty constant..... what has really changed is the underlying database, what's included, what isn't and what data is being used to make certain decisions."</blockquote> Thomas is a Senior Market Analyst at Wiley publishers. This conversation was recorded in February 2023. The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

The impact factor with Thomas Broomfield

Submitting well and often

In this episode of Publishing Addiction Science, Dr Casy Calver talks to Prof. Bill Stoops about how to choose a journal in which to publish. Casy and Bill talk about how to define your audience so you can publish in a journal where your audience will find your research. Bill talks about his experiences as an author in addition to his views as a journal editor. He gives advice on how to approach journals to check whether an article is likely to be a good fit and therefore a good home for your hard won research paper. They also identify some red flags for identifying predatory journals. Professor Bill Stoops is Editor for the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. <blockquote>"One thing I really do think about... is where it's indexed. So, is it going to get caught in a broad search? Is it going to get caught in PubMed, is it going to get caught in PsychInfo?"</blockquote> The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Choosing a journal with Prof. Bill Stoops

Credit where credit is due

In this episode Dr Casy Calver talks to Professor Richard Pates, who is an ISAJE board member and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Substance Use. Richard talks about how to decide on journal manuscript authorship and the best time to discuss those roles in the writing process. Richard discusses some of the experiences he had as a junior researcher, and how they have informed his approach to authorship. He also covers his mentorship of early career researchers, and in his role as an editor of an academic journal. <blockquote>"You've got to make a significant contribution, not because you're in a certain position or not because you're someone husband or wide, but because you've made a significant contribution to that paper"</blockquote> Richard is one of the founding members of ISAJE. The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Authorship decisions with Prof. Richard Pates

With Dr Casy Calver and Dr Rob Calder 

Welcome to Publishing Addiction Science - a podcast for the perplexed. This series is for anyone working in addiction research who is trying to navigate the choppy waters of academic publishing.&nbsp; We will feature interviews with Editors-in-Chief of some of the leading academic addictions journals. They will tell you how to improve your chances of being published and how to avoid common errors. <a href="https://www.isaje.net/executive-officer--company-secretary.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Casy Calver</a> is the Executive Officer of <a href="https://www.isaje.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISAJE</a>, the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors, Editorial Director at the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and managing editor of the journal Addiction Science &amp; Clinical Practice.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/author/robert-calder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Rob Calder</a> is Head of Communications and Operations at the <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SSA</a>, the Society for the Study of Addiction.&nbsp; The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of ISAJE or the SSA.ISAJE and the SSA do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Publishing Addiction Science - an introduction

A review of day 1 

In this episode, Merve&nbsp;Mollaahmetoglu, Ben Scher, Zoe Swithenbank and Rob Calder talk live from the poster room (with mocktails) about their thoughts on day 1 of the SSA Annual Conference in 2023. They cover research into substance use among refugees, heroin assisted treatment, gambling research and ADHD and addiction. Apologies for a few sound quality issues in this episode. The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the presenters and interviewees and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

The SSA Annual Conference 2023 

An interview with the SSA's Fred Yates Prize winner

In this episode, Rob Calder talks to the SSA's <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/funding/fred-yates-prize/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fred Yates Prize</a> winner <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/author/ebtesam-saleh-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ebtesam Saleh</a>. They discuss her work researching substance use among refugees and immigrant populations as well as her career going from a pharmacist in Yemen to becoming an award-winning researcher. This interview was conducted in September 2023 ahead of Ebtesam's Fred Yates Prize presentation and at the SSA's <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/annual-conference/ssa-annual-conference-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Conference</a> in Newcastle on 9 and 10 November 2023. <blockquote>"Migrants lost their safe zone at the beginning. Completely. In terms of their land, their own families and loved ones. So they are struggling to start a new life but at the same time are living in a parallel world in their painful memories."</blockquote> The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.

Refugees, immigrant populations and substance use with Ebtesam Saleh

The SSA podcast

Addictions Edited is the new podcast from the <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for the Study of Addiction</a>. Addictions Edited is a monthly podcast for people working in addiction policy, research and treatment settings. Each month the team will summarise the month's news stories and cover the latest in research and policy. Each episode will include features on key issues and interviews with people from a range addiction settings. We will also publish full-length interviews with researchers and policymakers throughout each month. Addictions Edited is hosted by the SSA's <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/author/robert-calder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Rob Calder</a> along with <a href="https://www.addiction-ssa.org/author/dr-carol-ann-getty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Carol-Ann Getty</a> from the Addiction journal <a href="https://www.addictionjournal.org/newsroom/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsroom</a>. Every month we will invite a guest host to share their insights and experiences in relation to the month's events. This podcast will help you stay up-to-date on the fast moving world of addiction and will help document some of the key debates and issues of the time. We hope you can join us. Please get in touch with any questions or comments or if you would like to be a guest host. The SSA is very grateful to <a href="https://www.wejumphigher.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jump Media Group</a> for their ongoing help with the podcast and to George Verrall for generously provided some of the music.

Addictions Edited

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