Unravelling the evolution of medical scientific publishing to hold the promise of science for better patient care

In the dynamic realm of academia, where scientific publications shape the future, it is crucial for stakeholders to explore the forces driving disruptive changes. These include researchers, reviewers, editors, publishers, funding bodies, and, most importantly, readers. In medicine, science should ultimately strive to serve readers. Advancing academic medicine requires the necessary exercise to balance the need for trustworthy science (studies that improve on value for patients, physicians, and healthcare systems) and the ever-changing landscape of academic publishing with existential flexibility