Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	63927
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Meeting report of the editorial board meeting for World Journal of Hepatology 2021
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li Ma and Xiang Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Li Ma, PhD, Technical Editor, Editorial Office, Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, United States. l.ma@wjgnet.com
Key Words	World Journal of Hepatology; Editorial board meeting; Journal development
Core Tip	The 2021 World Journal of Hepatology (WJH) editorial board meeting was held on January 16, 2021. The meeting goal was to brief board members on journal performance and gather ideas for journal’s development in 2021. The discussion focused on (1) improving journal quality by building editorial; (2) improving board engagement by establishing a clear policy and consistent communications; (3) improving peer review quality and efficiency; and (4) refining journal marketing strategy.
Citation	Ma L, Li X. Meeting report of the editorial board meeting for World Journal of Hepatology 2021. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(2): 162-165

Received	2021-02-05 17:50
Peer-Review Started	2021-02-05 17:50
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-02-10 05:48
Revised	2021-02-17 16:31
Second Decision	2021-02-18 11:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-02-19 01:51
Articles in Press	2021-02-19 01:51
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2021-02-22 23:30
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-02-24 04:50

ISSN	1948-5182 (online)
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