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Editorial
. 2019 Aug 6;14(1):77.
doi: 10.1186/s13012-019-0922-2.

Implementation Science and Implementation Science Communications: our aims, scope, and reporting expectations

Anne E Sales  1   2 , Paul M Wilson  3 , Michel Wensing  4 , Gregory A Aarons  5 , Rebecca Armstrong  6 , Signe Flottorp  7 , Alison M Hutchinson  8 , Justin Presseau  9 , Anne Rogers  10 , Nick Sevdalis  11 , Janet Squires  12 , Sharon Straus  13 , Bryan J Weiner  14
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Editorial

Implementation Science and Implementation Science Communications: our aims, scope, and reporting expectations

Anne E Sales et al. Implement Sci. .

Abstract

In the 13 years since the inception of Implementation Science, we have witnessed a continued rise in the number of submissions, reflecting the growing global interest in methods to enhance the uptake of research findings into healthcare practice and policy. We now receive over 800 submissions annually, and there is a large gap between what is submitted and what gets published. To better serve the needs of the research community, we announce our plans to introduce a new journal, Implementation Science Communications, which we believe will support publication of types of research reports currently not often published in Implementation Science. In this editorial, we state both journals' scope and current boundaries and set out our expectations for the scientific reporting, quality, and transparency of the manuscripts we receive.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors all hold editorial positions with Implementation Science. PMW receives funding from the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) Greater Manchester. AR and NS receive funding from the NIHR CLAHRCs Wessex and South London, respectively. NS is the director of the London Safety and Training Solutions Ltd.

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Manuscripts submitted to and accepted for publication in Implementation Science 2005–2018
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