Abstract
Global Spine Journal (GSJ) is the official scientific publication of AOSpine. AOSpine is an international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance spine care worldwide through research, education, and community development. AOSpine’s annual academic event, the Global Spine Congress, provides an excellent opportunity for continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and building professional relationships worldwide. GSJ is an important part of the AOSpine society, and GSJ and AOSpine work together to promote and better the journal.
As you may know, the greatest benefit for AOSpine members in relation to GSJ is that AOSpine members all have the privilege of having the article publication fee of US$1500 waived if their article is accepted. As long as one author is a member, the fee will be waived. If there are no authors that are members on a particular article, then they will be given the option to join AOSpine in lieu of paying the fee, as the fee for a yearly AOSpine membership is much lower.
Other membership privileges include discounts for AOSpine events, access to fellowship, and mentorship programs. If you would like to become an AOSpine member, please go to: https://aospine.aofoundation.org/Structure/community/membership-program/Pages/membership-program.aspx.
AOSpine had its annual academic event, Global Spine Congress, on May 3 to May 6, 2017, in Milan, Italy. GSJ had a strong presence at Global Spine Congress and was represented as the official AOSpine journal. GSJ had a successful on “How to Write and Review a Scientific Paper,” presented by the GSJ Editors-in-Chief, as well as a presentation of GSJ’s 2016 Best Papers and Best Reviewers Awards. GSJ will also be represented at Global Spine Congress next year in Singapore.
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We hope you enjoy this issue of Global Spine Journal.