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An Update on Cureus and Web of Science Indexing
Effective October 27th, 2025, the Cureus Journal of Medical Science is no longer indexed in Web of Science. As Journal Impact Factor is also awarded to journals included in Web of Science, Cureus will not be receiving a 2025 Journal Impact Factor next June. The 2024 2-year and 5-year Impact Factor of 1.3 is still valid and all prior articles indexed in Web of Science (2018-2024) will remain in the index. The Cureus Journal of Medical Science plays a vital role in sharing freely available independently peer-reviewed original research and clinical case reports that have real-world impact and can be applied by doctors and clinicians to support better health outcomes. By embracing the bold evolution our publishing industry needs harnessing technological innovation and the strength and support of over 1 million clinicians and researchers in our network, Cureus has successfully reduced or eliminated barriers to publication for many around the world. So while we are disappointed to no longer be indexed in Web of Science, it does not change our commitment to providing fast, affordable, trusted and quality-assured publishing for the global medical community. This commitment is backed by Springer Nature’s integrity standards, specialist teams, internal audits and significant investment in dedicated tools to help editors and reviewers spot problematic content.
Oct 31, 2025
October 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your October Cureus update! We’ve made it easier than ever to find the research that matters most to you with Our updated research navigation designed for faster and more intuitive discovery. We’re also proud to introduce new academic channels including the Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine and King George’s Medical University, each advancing innovation and collaboration in their fields. You’ll also find this month’s most discussed articles and highlights from some of our nearly 100 Cureus Collections, a milestone made possible by the dedication of contributors like you. Thank you for being part of the Cureus community and supporting our mission to make medical knowledge more accessible worldwide. Important Service Update: To ensure you continue receiving Cureus research updates, publishing opportunities, and medical insights, please move this message to your primary inbox and add Cureus to your safe sender list. This helps you stay connected with the latest peer-reviewed research.
Oct 14, 2025
September 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your September Cureus update! This month, we’re introducing three new specialty homepages along with three new Cureus U specialty digests to help you access the latest research in your field faster and more efficiently. We’re also excited to launch our Adviser program, empowering experts like you to mentor authors, strengthen their research, and guide them through the publishing process. Along with these updates, we’ve highlighted top articles and curated collections to support your work and keep you informed of advancements across specialties worldwide. Thank you for being part of our mission to make medical research more accessible and impactful for the global medical community. Important Service Update: Please move this email to your primary inbox to ensure you never miss out on critical updates, peer-reviewed research, publishing opportunities, and medical insights from Cureus.
Sep 22, 2025
Cureus Stands for Human Thought: New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions
Who Owns YOUR Ideas & Hard Work: Cureus Believes YOU do! In this new era of AI bots, Silicon Valley’s Big Bad Tech are all getting super rich training their large language models (LLMs) by using the published work of real creators like you. By arguing that the intent of existing Creative Commons licenses are ambiguous, the AI industry is vacuuming up human ingenuity claiming this to be “fair use” of open access content. Cureus is hereby the first medical journal to say, NO! Your ideas are YOUR ideas, so if the AI industry wants to use YOUR published ideas, they must now ask for YOUR permission. Protecting Human Intelligence in an Age of Algorithms At Cureus, we believe in the radical notion that authors still matter. That human beings (not machines) are the true drivers of knowledge, insight, and progress. We believe authorship is sacred. And today, we’re making a declaration to instill these values into the fabric of our existence. New AI Restrictions in Our Terms & Conditions We’ve updated our Terms & Conditions to explicitly restrict the use of Cureus content by artificial intelligence systems, including use for training, data mining, or generating derivative works. These Use Restrictions are designed to protect both the originality of your work as an author and the sanctity of human thought. “In connection with your Use of the Site Content, you must:…not use the Site Content in combination with artificial intelligence, including, without limitation, to train an algorithm, machine learning tool, or other artificial intelligence technology; to conduct data mining; or to generate any output or derivative work based on Site Content.” This is not merely a legal update. It’s a bold affirmation of our author-first mission. A global call to respect the irreplaceable creativity of the human mind. Why This Matters We are the first medical journal to take this stand. Why? Because the publishing world is slipping toward a dangerous precipice, where ease trumps integrity and derivatives outnumber originals. Cureus refuses to be complicit. We are not anti-technology. We are pro-human. We are not anti-progress. We are pro-author. In an age where AI can mimic the form of knowledge without understanding its meaning, Cureus believes in preserving the thoughts of real people — clinicians, scientists, educators, and thinkers, whose lived experiences, training, and personal insights and discoveries cannot be replicated by machines. This isn’t just policy. It’s a principle. Authorship is a Human Right From the beginning, Cureus was designed to democratize medical publishing, not digitize it into oblivion. Our platform exists to elevate your voice, not dilute it in an algorithm’s endless remix. As AI grows more powerful, so too must our resolve to protect what is authentically human. Our authors and their ideas are not training data. This is about preserving history. About honoring great thinkers, not absorbing their genius into a machine's predictive soup. It’s about safeguarding knowledge as a living, human legacy. We invite other journals and institutions to follow our lead. To advocate for authors. To defend originality. To be human-first. We are Cureus. And we’re here to protect what matters most — your voice.
Aug 25, 2025
August 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your August Cureus update! This month we’re introducing more ways to help you discover and share impactful medical research. Explore our 30+ specialty homepages, now featuring new additions like internal medicine, infectious disease, and orthopedics, all designed to highlight the most relevant content in your field. Celebrate the winners of our recent Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery: Clinical Experience with New & Innovative SRS Technologies publishing competition, and dive into curated research collections. We’re also proud to share that July was a record-breaking month for submissions, and that Cureus is now indexed in Dimensions, expanding your research’s visibility and reach. Thank you for being a vital part of the Cureus community. Together, we’re making medical research more accessible, visible, and impactful worldwide.
Aug 20, 2025
How to Drive Submissions and Visibility: Guest Editor Video Guide
Why Make a Video? Guest editor videos are a powerful tool to spotlight your Cureus Collection and amplify its reach. Promote your collections with short intro videos that boost visibility, encourage submissions, and drive engagement. Engage Your Audience: Creating a video adds a personal touch to your message, making it more engaging and memorable. It’s an effective way to boost visibility and attract quality submissions, all while showcasing your leadership as a guest editor. Elevate Your Collection: A video helps bring your collection to life, fostering deeper connections with potential contributors. With Cureus’ social media reach, your video will increase visibility, encourage submissions, and highlight your role as a thought leader in your field. Maximize Impact: Videos are powerful tools for engagement. By sharing your vision and the importance of your collection, you’ll not only raise awareness but also inspire more researchers to contribute, all while enhancing the credibility of your collection. How to Structure Your Video? Introduction: Name, title, institution Quick sentence about your area of research About the Collection: Topic, significance, impact Who should submit? (specific fields, specialties) Call to Action: Why submit to Cureus (quick and efficient, PubMed indexing, Open Access benefits) Invite researchers to contribute Example Script Opening: "I'm Dr. [Name], a [Specialty] at [Institution] and Guest Editor for the Cureus Collection on [Topic]. This collection addresses [key challenge/importance], and we’re inviting submissions on [themes or article types]. Cureus offers fast, Open Access publishing with PubMed indexing helping your work reach a global audience quickly and effectively." Filming Tips for Professional Results Camera: Phone or webcam Lighting: Face natural light or use a soft ring light Audio: Clear microphone, quiet space Background: Neutral, tidy, professional setting Length: 1-2 minutes Tone: Professional but approachable Recommended Editing Tools (Free or Easy-to-Use): CapCut iMovie InShot Canva Video Editor Adobe Premiere Rush Submission & Promotion Send your video (MP4 or MOV) to [email protected] Approved videos will be promoted on Cureus’ YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X We’ll tag you so you can reshare with your network Need Help? We’re happy to provide additional guidance on filming, messaging, or editing. Bring Your Collection to Life Your video is more than a promotion. It’s an invitation for collaboration, visibility, and meaningful contributions to your specialty.
Jul 25, 2025
July 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your July Cureus update! We're excited to share the winners of our Real-Time Adaptive Motion Management publishing competition and give you more time to help decide the winners of our Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery publishing competition, now extended to July 29. Plus, don’t miss the popular peer-reviewed articles, and curated research collections! Thank you for being a vital part of the Cureus community!
Jul 11, 2025
June 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your June Cureus update!  We're excited to share new ways to elevate your research and stay connected with the global medical community. Discover our newly launched Chinese website and explore the all-new New Authors Hub, created specifically to guide first-time authors through the publishing process. Plus, help determine the winners of two major publishing competitions through Scholarly Impact Quotient™ (SIQ™) scoring.  Thank you for being an essential part of the Cureus mission to advance accessible, peer-reviewed medical publishing.  Important Service Update: To ensure you never miss out on critical updates, peer-reviewed research, publishing opportunities, and medical insights from Cureus, please move this email to your primary inbox.
Jun 16, 2025
Cureus Launches Chinese Website
Cureus Launches Chinese Website to Expand Access to Global Medical Research Cureus, the Springer Nature open-access medical journal known for disrupting academic publishing, is proud to announce the launch of its Chinese-language website. This initiative is a major step forward in Cureus’ mission to democratize medical publishing by eliminating language barriers and empowering researchers around the world, especially in regions with fast-growing scientific output and academic interest like China. Accessible. Inclusive. Author-Driven. The new website provides simplified Chinese navigation and access to essential Cureus resources, making it easier for Chinese-speaking users to: Learn how to publish with Cureus Explore our publishing model and platform benefits Access author guidance While editorial submissions and peer review remain in English, this platform serves as a major gateway for Chinese medical professionals to discover and contribute to Cureus’ global medical community. Why Publish with Cureus? Fast Publishing: Median submission-to-publication time of just 26 days Affordable Pricing: Preferred editing services average only $370 — no hidden fees or inflated APCs Multidisciplinary Scope: Over 60 recognized medical specialties represented Inclusive Article Types: We publish original research, case reports, technical reports, reviews, and editorials Unmatched Visibility: Your work reaches a global audience through our Open Access platform, Springer Nature partnership, and indexing in PubMed, Baidu, CNKI, Google Scholar, and more Trusted Quality and Integrity: Rigorous peer review and strict research integrity policies ensure your work meets international publishing standards A Global Platform, Now More Local As medical science becomes increasingly international, Cureus is dedicated to building bridges. The launch of our Chinese website reflects our commitment to expanding access, promoting integrity, and accelerating discovery across borders.
Jun 13, 2025
Introducing the Cureus New Authors Hub
 Introducing the Cureus New Authors Hub: A New Resource for First-Time Contributors We’re excited to announce the launch of the Cureus New Authors Hub, a collection of resources helping researchers publish with Cureus for the first time. Created in direct response to user feedback, the New Authors Hub offers straightforward, practical support for navigating the publishing process. From choosing the right journal to avoiding common pitfalls, these resources are built for students and early-career physicians. What’s Inside: Submission guidance tailored to the Cureus platform Writing and formatting tips to support clear, compelling manuscripts Advice from Cureus editors on what editors and reviewers look for Common mistakes to avoid during submission and revision Post-publication strategies to help authors expand their article’s reach The Cureus New Authors Hub is part of our ongoing commitment to make academic publishing more accessible, transparent, and author-driven. Whether you're preparing your first article or mentoring someone through theirs, this is your new starting point.
Jun 13, 2025
May 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to your May Cureus update. We're delivering the essential information you need this month. Don't miss the approaching deadline for the Dedicated Cranial Radiosurgery competition, explore our new Chinese website, and contribute your valuable insights through the Scholarly Impact Quotient™ (SIQ™) to help determine winning articles in the Real-Time Adaptive Motion Management competition.  Important Service Update: To ensure you never miss out on critical updates, peer-reviewed research, publishing opportunities, and medical insights from Cureus, please move this email to your primary inbox.
May 15, 2025
April 2025 Newsletter
We're excited to bring you the latest news from Cureus, the Open Access journal dedicated to making medical publishing faster, easier, and more accessible. Join our global network of physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to stay connected and contribute your own valuable insights. Important Service Update: To ensure you never miss out on critical updates, peer-reviewed research, publishing opportunities, and medical insights from Cureus, please move this email to your primary inbox
Apr 14, 2025