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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIRST 18 MONTHS
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Successful transition to weekly publication (48 issues per year)
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New print design
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CME credit for reviewers
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Weekly podcasts with CME credit
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New features including Clinical Implications of Neuroscience Research, Neurology Clinical Pathologic Conferences, special articles in education and professionalism, new categories for Resident and Fellow Section (Clinical Reasoning, Child Neurology, Pearls and “Oy”-sters, Right Brain, International Influences, e-Pearls, annual Resident and Fellow Section writing award)
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Improved processes for rapid decision-making and rapid publication
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Strategic plan with functional balanced scorecard
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Oversight of the quality of the seven international editions
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Revised information for authors clarifying new policies (length restrictions, embargo issues including open access to articles via PubMed Central, clinical guidelines, qualifications for authorship and contributorship, copyright assignment, and patient consent-to-disclose)
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Revised disclosure policy and copyright assignment policy
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Reader survey (completed first quarter 2008)
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Increase in media coverage from two to eight press releases per month, doubling to 400 million impressions through media coverage in 2007
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Global Health special issue
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Publication of five bonus issues to celebrate AAN's 60th anniversary and reduce time to publication (second quarter 2008)
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Increase of editorial board from 40 to 49 members (20% international; 22% women) with formation of expertise teams chaired by the Associate Editors
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Favorable business model
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