Research On Competency Model Establishment For Editors Of Chinese Medical Journals

[Purposes] By means of literature research,O*NET research and questionnaire survey,the key competencies of editors of medical journals in China are investigated,and a competency model for editors of medical journals in China is established primarily.To survey the ability and quality statuses of medical journals' editors in China,and to investigate their improvement ways.[Methods] Based on competency characteristic research,the key competency characteristics of medical journals' editors in China were investigated.From the aspects of qualities,skills and knowledge,the ability and quality statuses of medical journals' editors in China were surveyed.The abilities and qualities needed and to be improved for medical journals' editors in China were summarized as well.[Findings] The established competency model can be classified into three dimensions,including abilities,qualities and knowledge.The top 10 important competencies are responsibility,honesty,professionalism,problem-finding and problem-solving ability,professional learning ability,professional knowledge related to the field of journals,initiative,inductive thinking ability,logical analyzing ability and discipline.Through surveying the importance and conformity of competency characteristics of medical journals' editors in China,the model of medical journals' editors in China had been established successfully.The abilities and qualities of medical journals' editors in China were generally good,but the editors needed to improve their judgment ability,systematic thinking ability and medical knowledge.[Conclusions] The improvement of ability and quality of medical journals' editors in China is a systematic project,which not only requires the efforts,active learning and practice of medical journals' editors,but also depends on the organization,planning,attention and leadership of relevant management departments.Medical journals' units can apply the competency model to transform into practical tools in order to improve editorial recruitment,talent development,career planning and performance management.The editors of medical journals should strive to become compound talents with high quality and keep pace with the times,so as to complete the editing work excellently and make medical journals well.It is hoped that this competency model can provide a reference for the recruitment and training of excellent editors of medical journals in China.