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Become an Author

SIMZINE actively encourages the submission of essays, opinion pieces and device or software reviews from clinicians, academics, technicians and professionals in the healthcare simulation and education field. We aim to present a variety of voices and perspectives and to offer all a space to highlight important issues and debates that might otherwise lack a venue.

The following are the type of contributions we are happy to share with our readers:

• Short articles: upholding SIMZINE’s rigorous editorial quality, these are concise and timely pieces. Their length is of 1000 to1200 words and can include opinions, speculations and personal experiences.

• Essays: in-depth examinations of complex topics, crafted by innovative and earnest minds. These articles should contain 2000 to 3000 words of main text and 3 to 5 display items (figures or tables) with brief legends. The main text should be divided into sections with brief subheadings. These articles should be composed in straightforward, clear language that can be easily understood by simulationists and not-experts in the discipline. This approach markedly differs from the usual academic tone and complexity found in journal articles or reviews.

• Book or Media Reviews (maximum of 800 words): they offer insights on recent books, exhibitions, conferences, podcasts, and other forms of media that are expected to capture the widespread interest of our audience.

• Software or device reviews (1000-1200 words): its primary purpose is to guide the reader to the essential aspects of the software or the device, keeping a light-hearted approach. It shares author’s experience with the item, helping readers to discover what features the item provides and understand if it meets their educational requirements. The author should list a fair Pros & Cons and conclude with a concise final verdict.

• Video and Podcast: digital audio and video series focusing on the intersection of simulation technology and educational strategies. They feature discussions, interviews, and stories about using simulation for training, learning, and development in various fields, particularly in enhancing skills, understanding complex systems, and improving educational outcomes.

Whatever the form, preparing a contribution for publication in SIMZINE is a collaborative effort involving the entire staff. At least one content editor reviews the piece prior to its release. These editors play a crucial role ensuring that critical details are not only included but also accurate and relevant to our specialized field. Our design team, led by the design director, selects and refines visuals such as provided photos, videos, and infographics to enhance our stories, sometimes creating these elements in-house to precisely align with the content. Meanwhile, the web production and social media team are instrumental in crafting engaging headlines, managing the online publication process, and developing tailored posts for platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. This ensures that our content reaches a broad audience of healthcare simulationists, educators and enthusiasts across various digital channels. Please submit your manuscript via our Become an Author page. We prefer files to be prepared using our updated Word template. Manuscript are evaluated by at least one content editor and authors are notified of decisions by email. Manuscripts chosen for publication undergo editing for enhanced precision and clarity, as well as to adjust their length.

Corrections
Anyone who finds errors, omissions and inaccuracies in the materials, data and information published, or believes that such materials, data, information violate their rights, can send an email to Simedita Srls: info@simzine.it and, after our careful verification, we will correct or delete the reported content.

Media Partners

SIMZINE has forged a powerful relationship with the Scientific Societies in order to expand its global capabilities and reach. To best suit our partners’ needs we offer customized partnership offers. For more information about partnership opportunities please contact us.

SIMZINE is proud of its alliance with the following supporting partners and events.

Scientific Societies

Events

The Team

Editor in Chief

Pier Luigi Ingrassia

Assistant Editor

Willem van Meurs

Project Manager – Digital Marketing

Emma Altomare

Sales and customer relations

Annalisa Pellecchia

Social media and communication manager

Gianluca Nepi

Graphic by

Pietro Cordini – Carlo Tizzi

External relations

Giacomo Gensini

Editorial Indipendence and Transparency

One of our fundamental principles is to be honest and transparent in our work and in our interactions with sources and readers. Accuracy is essential and we dedicate significant effort to verifying that our work is factually accurate, presented equitably, and contextualized. We aim for professional neutrality while delivering detailed and extensive reporting.
We accept grants and sponsorships from individuals and organizations for the general support of our activities, but our news judgments or device reviews are made independently and not on the basis of donor support.

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SIMZINE is the first multilingual, digital, and printable magazine that leverages the full potential of digital media to discuss simulation and healthcare education. It is FREELY accessible via PC, smartphone, and tablet and is FREELY distributed at major conferences and industry events around the world.
Allocating your advertising budget to SIMZINE is a strategic and meaningful choice that allows you to achieve your marketing goals while supporting our global mission to create a positive impact in the field of patient safety through simulation and quality education. Our multi-channel marketing solutions, from print to online, connect your organization directly with our audience, giving you the best opportunity to showcase your products or company brand. Whether it’s a simple advertisement or a targeted, distinctive campaign, our team offers strategy and insight to help your company achieve its ambitions.

For any inquiries, please contact us at info@simzine.it

Contacts

SIMZINE is published by Simedita SRLs
Board of Directors: Giacomo Gensini – Pier Luigi Ingrassia
Via Panciatichi 40/11 – 50127 Firenze
Registration at the Civil Court of Florence 29/9/2021, nr. 6151

If you would like to publish with us, please email your manuscript to redazione@simzine.it
For all advertising inquiries, please contact info@simzine.it
Have questions/comments about articles that appear online or in print? Send an email to info@simzine.it