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| title = Cureus<br />
| abbreviation = Cureus<br />
| discipline = Medicine<br />
| language = English<br />
| editor = [[John R. Adler]]<br />
| publisher = [[Cureus, Inc.]]<br />
| country = United States<br />
| history = 2009–present<br />
| openaccess = Yes<br />
| website = [https://www.cureus.com/ cureus.com]<br />
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'''Cureus''' is an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes a wide range of articles in the field of medicine. Founded in 2009 by [[John R. Adler]], a professor of neurosurgery at [[Stanford University]], Cureus aims to democratize the publication of medical research by providing a platform that is accessible to a broad audience, including clinicians, researchers, and the general public.<br />
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==History==<br />
Cureus was established with the goal of addressing the challenges faced by traditional medical publishing, such as high costs and lengthy publication times. The journal leverages modern technology to streamline the submission and review process, allowing for rapid dissemination of research findings.<br />
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==Mission and Scope==<br />
Cureus is dedicated to making medical research more accessible and engaging. The journal covers a wide array of topics within the medical field, including but not limited to:<br />
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* [[Internal medicine]]<br />
* [[Surgery]]<br />
* [[Oncology]]<br />
* [[Neurology]]<br />
* [[Pediatrics]]<br />
* [[Public health]]<br />
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The journal encourages submissions from all healthcare professionals and researchers, regardless of their geographic location or institutional affiliation.<br />
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==Publication Model==<br />
Cureus operates under an open-access model, meaning that all articles are freely available to read and download. This model is supported by article processing charges (APCs) paid by authors or their institutions. The journal employs a unique "crowdsourced" peer review process, where articles are reviewed by a community of experts in the relevant field.<br />
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==Editorial Process==<br />
The editorial process at Cureus is designed to be transparent and efficient. Submissions are initially screened by the editorial team for quality and relevance. Accepted articles undergo peer review, where reviewers provide feedback and suggest improvements. Authors are encouraged to engage with reviewers to enhance the quality of their work.<br />
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==Innovations==<br />
Cureus has introduced several innovations in the field of medical publishing, including:<br />
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* A "scholarly impact" score that measures the influence of an article based on views, downloads, and citations.<br />
* The use of multimedia elements, such as videos and interactive graphics, to enhance the presentation of research findings.<br />
* A focus on case reports and clinical images, which are often underrepresented in traditional journals.<br />
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==Also see==<br />
* [[Open access journal]]<br />
* [[Peer review]]<br />
* [[Medical publishing]]<br />
* [[John R. Adler]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://www.cureus.com/ Official website]<br />
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