New template-based layout for MRM

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine has conducted a poll over switching to a new article layout, and the results are in. The decision was made to make the switch (some time soon). The new format apparently follows one of the standard templates of the publisher, and will speed up typesetting for accepted manuscripts. The new format features larger line spacings and less crowded letters. The downside is increased page count, by maybe about 20%. The change speaks to the pressure on the academic journals to make a rapid turnaround in the publication process. This undoubtedly reflects a fast pace and increasing number of players in academic research. It is hoped that this latest move by MRM will help attract high-quality paper submissions by more authors.