In my January-February 2023 message1 I introduced the JHSAP editorial series “Behind the scenes in 2023.” At the heart of the series, the goal was to have JSHAP team members share their contributions to the journal. The messages were entertaining from learning about wearing other people’s underwear to putting together the pieces of the journal puzzle including managing, editing, proofreading, graphics, publishing and more.2-5
My favorite aspect of the behind-the-scenes series is that members of the JSHAP team brought their own stories, backgrounds, and unique voices to the series. This really highlighted the wide variation in our expertise ranging from scientific background, editorial editing, managing, proofreading, and digital production, and really underscores the effort and teamwork involved in putting the journal together. If you have not read the series, I encourage you to go back and have a peek throughout the 2023 issues.
The November-December issue is also a favorite of mine because it is the issue where we thank our reviewers. I am always impressed and thankful to continually receive comprehensive and high-quality reviews from our reviewers. If you have not been a reviewer for JSHAP in the past, we are always looking for reviewers so do not hesitate to contact Rhea Schirm (jshap@asav.org) or complete our new reviewer survey (uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_416D52bMubewq7c). The journal would not be successful without the support of our editorial board members, staff members, and the AASV Industry Support Council.
Another of my favorite sections of the journal is the JSHAP Spotlight piece that we introduced in 2021.6 This is the section of the journal that provides a short bio on different people who have contributed to the journal, including our editorial board members and a few of our many reviewers. Our 2024 Spotlight feature will highlight a different demographic, but I will not say any more and spoil the surprise! Be sure to keep an eye on that section in the 2024 issues.
And, of course, another of my favorite aspects is the core of the journal, the scientific manuscripts. The journal continues to receive and review high-quality contributions to the scientific literature.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed, and continues to contribute, to the success of the journal and for being part of the JSHAP team!
I hope you enjoy this issue of the journal.
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD
Executive Editor
References
*1. O’Sullivan T. Behind the scenes in 2023 [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2023;31(1):9.
*2. Webb S. Refining and polishing a manuscript [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2023;31(2):71.
*3. Smith T. What are your thoughts on wearing other people’s underwear? [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2023;31(3):117.
*4. Schirm R. The JSHAP publication manager and advertising coordinator roles [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2023;31(4):185.
*5. Hanna E. Emily’s role as proofreader [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2023;31(5):229.
*6. O’Sullivan T. Introducing JSHAP Spotlight [editorial]. J Swine Health Prod. 2021;29(1):9.
* Non-refereed references.