Journal of Visualized Experiments explained

The Journal of Visualized Experiments (styled JoVE) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes experimental methods in video format.^[1] The journal is based in Cambridge, MA and was established in December 2006. Moshe Pritsker is the CEO and co-founder.^[2]

Abstracting and indexing

JoVE is abstracted and indexed in Index Medicus,^[3] MEDLINE/PubMed,^[4] BIOSIS Previews, and Science Citation Index Expanded.^[5] According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal had a 2022 impact factor of 1.2.^[6]

Format and scope

JoVE covers research methods and experimental techniques from both the physical and life sciences. The journal currently has 13 sections: Biology, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology and Infection, Medicine, Bioengineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Behavior, Environment, Biochemistry, Cancer Research, and Genetics. JoVE also publishes Science Education collections aimed at instructing scientists in fundamental concepts and methods^[7] in a range of fields including biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and practical subjects like laboratory safety, cell culturing, and care of Drosophila flies.

Function in replication

Some experiments can be difficult to replicate if they involve techniques that are unfamiliar or unusually sensitive, and a short written description of the original scientific methods might not be sufficient. JoVE videos are a step-by-step visual guide of the actual experiment so that the minute hand movements and other subtle manipulations necessary to perform the experiment successfully can be seen.^[8]

Publication costs

JoVE originally started as a full open access publication, but switched to a subscription model in 2009.^[9] As of 2024, the cost of video production by JoVE to accompany a published text article is $2,400,^[10] (though authors can instead opt to produce their own videos). The journal has a hybrid open access option, which is $3900.

Notes and References

1. Madrigal . Alex . Video Sites Help Scientists Show Instead of Tell . . October 3, 2007 . 2010-12-02.
2. Web site: The Team . Journal of Visualized Experiments . MyJove Corp. . December 2010 . 2010-12-02.
3. Web site: Journal of Visualized Experiments . National Center for Biotechnology Information . NLM Catalog . 2011-08-30.
4. Web site: JoVE Leaves Open Access Behind . The Scholarly Kitchen . 2011-08-30. 2009-04-06 .
5. Web site: Master Journal List . . Intellectual Property & Science . 2014-05-10 . 2017-09-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170926150543/http://ip-science.thomsonreuters.com/mjl/ . dead .
6. Book: 2015 . Journal of Visualized Experiments . 2014 Journal Citation Reports . . Science . Web of Science. Journal Citation Reports .
7. Web site: Introducing JoVE Science Education! . Moawad . Neal . 2013-05-01 . jove.com . 2018-05-21 . JoVE's new Science Education Collection will launch with two collections aimed at coaching scientists on basic techniques.
8. Jamie Holmes. How Methods Videos Are Making Science Smarter. August 29, 2015. The New Yorker. August 28, 2015. Video makes replication more efficient.
9. Web site: By. 2009-04-06. JoVE Leaves Open Access Behind. 2021-02-26. The Scholarly Kitchen. en-US.
10. Web site: Editorial Policies (pricing). 2021-02-26. www.jove.com. JoVE.