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EDITORIAL

Transpl Int, 23 December 2022

Reflecting on an Intense Year for Transplant International

  • 1Editor-in-Chief, Transplant International
  • 2Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Transplant International
  • 3Social Media Editor, Transplant International
  • 4Statistical Editor, Transplant International

The spirit of Transplant International is characterized by anticipation of the developments lying ahead and attempt to grow through generated opportunities. In an increasingly digital world and amid growing concerns for the environment, we adopted a paperless format years before our competitors. We have taken advantage of the potential offered by digitalization and designed a journal with a completely novel appearance, with the animated covers as a hallmark (1). Open science, embodied in the FAIR acronym (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability), is not only a self serving principle but has become a requirement from academic institutions to their scholars. Also, and more compellingly, most funding agencies increasingly demand that scientific outputs resulting from public financial support be made freely available (2). We strongly believe that these changes are here to stay and that all scientific research will be published open access in the near future. In line with all these important changes, and to further adapt to these challenging times, we have made our selection of a new publisher and opted to move to gold open access in 2022 (3). This change was very well adopted by the community and resulted in close to 250, carefully peer reviewed, high-quality articles published in regular or special issues in 2022. We would like to thank the authors who have chosen Transplant International to publish their cutting-edge research. In this issue, we also wish to highlight the articles that have received the most attention in 2022 and congratulate their authors. Our thanks also go to our executive and associate editors and our reviewers, whose work and expertise are the bedrock of Transplant International. Happy New Year and may 2023 bring exciting achievements to all!

TOP 10 2022 MOST CITED ARTICLES

Bio-Engineering of Pre-Vascularized Islet Organoids for the Treatment of Type 1 DiabetesWassmer et al.
Immune Response to Third Dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccine Among Kidney Transplant Recipients—A Prospective StudyYahav et al.
Machine Perfusion for Human Heart Preservation: A Systematic ReviewQin et al.
BNT162b2 Third Booster Dose Significantly Increases the Humoral Response Assessed by Both RBD IgG and Neutralizing Antibodies in Renal Transplant RecipientsHod et al.
Sense and Sensibilities of Organ Perfusion as a Kidney and Liver Viability Assessment PlatformVerstraeten et al.
Comparison of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine Immunogenicity in Kidney Transplant RecipientsHaller et al.
Perfusate Composition and Duration of Ex-Vivo Normothermic Perfusion in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic ReviewFard et al.
Surrogate Endpoints for Late Kidney Transplantation FailureNaesens et al.
Kidney Transplants From Donors on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to Death Are Associated With Better Long-Term Renal Function Compared to Donors After Circulatory DeathGregorini et al.
Kidneys for Sale: Empirical Evidence From IranMoeindarbari et al.

TOP 10 2022 HIGHEST ATTENTION ARTICLES (ALTMETRIC SCORES)

European Guideline for the Management of Kidney Transplant Patients With HLA Antibodies: By the European Society for Organ Transplantation Working GroupMamode et al.
Insights From Transplant Professionals on the Use of Social Media: Implications and ResponsibilitiesSandal et al.
Kidneys for Sale: Empirical Evidence From IranMoeindarbari et al.
Gender and Racial Disparity Among Liver Transplantation Professionals: Report of a Global SurveyAguilera et al.
Donor Autonomy and Self-Sacrifice in Living Organ Donation: An Ethical Legal and Psychological Aspects of Transplantation (ELPAT) ViewMamode et al.
From Haphazard to a Sustainable Normothermic Regional Perfusion Service: A Blueprint for the Introduction of Novel Perfusion TechnologiesHunt et al.
Criminal, Legal, and Ethical Kidney Donation and Transplantation: A Conceptual Framework to Enable InnovationRoth et al.
Kidneys for Sale: Are We There Yet?Jackson et al.
Kidneys for Sale? A Commentary on Moeindarbari’s and Feizi’s Study on the Iranian ModelAmbagtsheer et al.
An Analysis by the European Committee on Organ Transplantation of the Council of Europe Outlining the International Landscape of Donors and Recipients Sex in Solid Organ TransplantationCozzi et al.

TOP 10 2022 MOST DOWNLOADED ARTICLES

European Guideline for the Management of Kidney Transplant Patients With HLA Antibodies: By the European Society for Organ Transplantation Working GroupMamode et al.
Bio-Engineering of Pre-Vascularized Islet Organoids for the Treatment of Type 1 DiabetesWassmer et al.
Proposed Definitions of T Cell-Mediated Rejection and Tubulointerstitial Inflammation as Clinical Trial Endpoints in Kidney TransplantationSeron et al.
Evolution of the Definition of Rejection in Kidney Transplantation and Its Use as an Endpoint in Clinical TrialsBecker et al.
Plasma Biomarkers for Clinical Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Heart Transplanted Patients—A Single-Center Study at Skåne University Hospital in LundLöfdahl et al.
Sense and Sensibilities of Organ Perfusion as a Kidney and Liver Viability Assessment PlatformVerstraeten et al.
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Diagnosing Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective StudyJu et al.
Prolonged-Release Once-Daily Formulation of Tacrolimus Versus Standard-of-Care Tacrolimus in de novo Kidney Transplant Patients Across EuropeBudde et al.
Demonstrating Benefit-Risk Profiles of Novel Therapeutic Strategies in Kidney Transplantation: Opportunities and Challenges of Real-World EvidenceHelanterä et al.
Perfusate Composition and Duration of Ex-Vivo Normothermic Perfusion in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic ReviewFard et al.

TOP 10 2022 MOST VIEWED ARTICLES

Kidneys for Sale: Empirical Evidence from IranMoeindarbari et al.
Comparison of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine Immunogenicity in Kidney Transplant RecipientsHaller et al.
European Guideline for the Management of Kidney Transplant Patients With HLA Antibodies: By the European Society for Organ Transplantation Working GroupMamode et al.
Bio-Engineering of Pre-Vascularized Islet Organoids for the Treatment of Type 1 DiabetesWassmer et al.
Kidneys for Sale: Are We There Yet?Jackson et al.
Cardiac Xenotransplantation: Progress in Preclinical Models and Prospects for Clinical TranslationSingh et al.
From Haphazard to a Sustainable Normothermic Regional Perfusion Service: A Blueprint for the Introduction of Novel Perfusion TechnologiesHunt et al.
Patient Selection for Downstaging of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prior to Liver Transplantation—Adjusting the Odds?Seehofer et al.
Mortality and Causes of Death After Liver Transplantation: Analysis of Sex Differences in a Large Nationwide CohortSerrano et al.
Donor Autonomy and Self-Sacrifice in Living Organ Donation: An Ethical Legal and Psychological Aspects of Transplantation (ELPAT) ViewMamode et al.

EDITORS’ PICKS: 2022 COVER ARTICLES

JanuaryBio-Engineering of Pre-Vascularized Islet Organoids for the Treatment of Type 1 DiabetesWassmer et al.
FebruaryProlonged Organ Extraction Time Negatively Impacts Kidney Transplantation OutcomeMaassen et al
MarchCardiac Xenotransplantation: Progress in Preclinical Models and Prospects for Clinical TranslationSingh et al.
AprilPatient Selection for Downstaging of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prior to Liver Transplantation—Adjusting the Odds?Seehofer et al.
MayA National Survey Comparing Patients’ and Transplant Professionals’ Research Priorities in the Swiss Transplant Cohort StudyBeckmann et al.
JuneKidneys for Sale: Empirical Evidence From IranMoeindarbari et al.
JulyArtificial Intelligence: Present and Future Potential for Solid Organ TransplantationPeloso et al.
AugustEquity in Transplantation: A Commitment for Progress in Troubled TimesBerney et al.
SeptemberPhysical Effects, Safety and Feasibility of Prehabilitation in Patients Awaiting Orthotopic Liver Transplantation, a Systematic ReviewJetten et al.
OctoberOutcome of COVID-19 in Kidney Transplant Recipients Through the SARS-CoV-2 Variants Eras: Role of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal AntibodiesPapadimitriou-Olivgeris et al.
NovemberOutcomes After Liver Transplantation With Incidental CholangiocarcinomaSafdar et al.
DecemberAssociation of DGF and Early Readmissions on Outcomes Following Kidney TransplantationJadlowiec et al.

References

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Appendix

Transplant International thanks the following colleagues for their time and effort in reviewing manuscripts during 2022. Their astute assessments along with their productive and often critical comments ensure that only high-quality papers are published in Transplant International.

David Adra, United StatesNicholas Gilbo, Belgium
Pedro Aguiar, SpainGian Grazi, Italy
Clemens Aigner, GermanyJulia Grottenthaler, Germany
Nobuhisa Akamatsu, JapanAngelika Gruessner, United States
Emin Akin, TurkeyGaurav Gupta, United States
Ruslan Alikhanov, RussiaFinn Gustafsson, Denmark
Gulbin Altun, TurkeyFadi Haidar, Switzerland
Luis Andrade, BrazilKieran Halloran, Canada
Kenneth Andreoni, United StatesKarim Hamaoui, United Kingdom
Miha Arnol, SloveniaJerome Harambat, France
Zainab Arslan, United KingdomTakashi Harano, United States
Anders Åsberg, NorwayHermien Hartog, United Kingdom
John Asher, United KingdomDan Harvey, United Kingdom
Brad Astor, United StatesKoji Hashimoto, United States
John Aubert, SwitzerlandTheresa Hautz, Austria
Jean Augusto, FranceSiba Haykal, Canada
Mehmet Avci, TurkeyBulang He, Australia
Markus Barten, DenmarkManfred Hecking, Austria
Irene Bello, SpainRachel Hellemans, Belgium
David Bennett, ItalyTaizo Hibi, Japan
Frederik Berrevoet, BelgiumLuuk Hilbrands, Netherlands
Berend Beumer, NetherlandsIbtesam Hilmi, United States
Vaishaly Bharambe, IndiaCaroline Hoed, Netherlands
Massimo Boffini, ItalyBart Hoek, Netherlands
Lorena Bogaart, SwitzerlandSuk Hong, South Korea
Georg Böhmig, AustriaMartin Howell, Australia
Cecilia Bonazzetti, ItalyPetra Hruba, Czechia
Saskia Bos, United KingdomMichael Hsin, China
Katrina Bramstedt, SwitzerlandFranz Immer, Switzerland
Julien Branchereau, FranceMaria Iranzo, Spain
Gerald Brandacher, United StatesFadi Issa, United Kingdom
Willem Brouwer, NetherlandsGaurav Jain, United States
Olivier Brugiere, FranceTrond Jenssen, Norway
Antonio Bruni, CanadaJong Jeong, South Korea
Ann Bugeja, CanadaThomas Jouve, France
Caron Burch, United StatesJosé Junior, Brazil
Patrizia Burra, ItalyTakashi Kanou, Japan
Jasper Callemeyn, BelgiumMoritz Kaths, Germany
Luis Camargo, BrazilDixon Kaufman, United States
Riccardo Carlis, ItalyYvelynne Kelly, Ireland
Linda Cendales, United StatesNicos Kessaris, United Kingdom
Leonardo Centonze, ItalyHussein Khambalia, United Kingdom
Carlo Ceresa, United KingdomAttila Kiss, Austria
Evangelos Cholongitas, GreeceJenny Kissler, Netherlands
Luigi Cirillo, ItalyDaniela Kniepeiss, Austria
Julian Cisneros, SpainMladen Knotek, United Kingdom
Antonio Citro, ItalyAlice Koenig, France
Marco Claasen, CanadaJan Kříž, Czechia
Elizabeth Cohen, United StatesFlorence Lacaille, France
Audrey Coilly, FranceStéphanie Lacotte, Switzerland
Lionel Couzi, FranceQuirino Lai, Italy
Gonzalo Crespo, SpainManon Launay, France
Kristopher Croome, United StatesChih Lee, Taiwan
Francesco D'Amico, ItalyDavid Leeser, United States
John Dark, United KingdomVisnja Lezaic, Serbia
Andre David, BrazilTsan Lin, Taiwan
Rajeev Desai, United KingdomSandra Lindstedt, Sweden
Olivier Detry, BelgiumGrant Luxton, Australia
Antal Dezsőfi, HungaryDavid Machado, Brazil
Fritz Diekmann, SpainUmberto Maggiore, Italy
Tomas Dopico, United KingdomManuel Maglione, Austria
Cinthia Drachenberg, United StatesRahul Mainra, Canada
Richard Dumbill, United KingdomLorna Marson, United Kingdom
James Eason, United StatesDominique Martin, Australia
Albino Eccher, ItalySara Martinez, Spain
Fabian Echterdiek, GermanyNuria Masnou, Spain
Thomas Egan, United StatesCharlotte Maulat, France
Tarek Elbaz, EgyptLaura Mazilescu, Germany
Juliet Emamaullee, United StatesMarilda Mazzali, Brazil
Eric Epailly, FranceLucas McCormack, Argentina
Michiel Erasmus, NetherlandsLisa McElroy, United States
Hannah Esser, United KingdomShaheed Merani, United States
François Faitot, FranceManuel Meseguer, Spain
Àlex Favà, SpainIrena Milaniak, Poland
Carl Fischer-Fröhlich, GermanyRobert Minnee, Netherlands
Alejandro Forner, SpainGeir Mjøen, Norway
Anna Forsberg, SwedenBeat Moeckli, Switzerland
Anna Francis, AustraliaMichele Molinari, United States
Rossana Franzin, ItalyMartin Montenovo, United States
Maristela Freire, BrazilJose Morales, Spain
Jonathan Fridell, United StatesChristian Morath, Germany
Frank Friedersdorff, GermanyMaria Morelli, Italy
Tji Gan, NetherlandsFrancesc Moreso, Spain
Ilaria Gandolfini, ItalyLúcio Moura, Brazil
Braulio Garza, MexicoIstvan Mucsi, Canada
Anand Ghanekar, CanadaAlessandra Mularoni, Italy
Davide Ghinolfi, ItalyBashoo Naziruddin, United States
Fernando Gil, United KingdomFlavia Neri, Italy
James Neuberger, United KingdomKentaro Noda, United States
Ingvild Nordøy, NorwayShuji Okahara, Australia
Toshihiro Okamoto, United StatesMihai Oltean, Sweden
Lay Ong, United KingdomYan Ou, United States
Lara Øzbay, DenmarkKagan Ozer, United States
Duilio Pagano, ItalyRenato Pascale, Italy
Concetta Pasquale, ItalyConcetta Pasquale, Italy
Sandra Pavicevic, GermanyAlvaro Pena, United States
Thamara Perera, United KingdomRichard Perez, United States
Davide Piloni, ItalyJacques Pirenne, Belgium
Robert Pol, NetherlandsWojciech Polak, Netherlands
Mindaugas Rackauskas, United StatesDirk Raemdonck, Belgium
Axel Rahmel, GermanySiavash Raigani, United States
Raja Ramachandran, IndiaPablo Ramírez, Spain
György Reusz, HungaryMichael Rickels, United States
Peter Riddell, IrelandJuliano Riella, United States
Renato Romagnoli, ItalyGianluca Rompianesi, Italy
Christopher Salerno, United StatesLuca Santo, Italy
František Saudek, CzechiaStefan Schaub, Switzerland
Ivo Schurink, NetherlandsSameep Sehgal, United States
Gennaro Selvaggi, United StatesMarkus Selzner, Canada
Mehmet Sever, TurkeyAdnan Sharif, United Kingdom
Amit Sharma, United StatesAhmed Sherif, United Kingdom
Lena Sibulesky, United StatesTara Sigdel, United States
Mateusz Soliński, PolandGoce Spasovski, North Macedonia
Nicola Stefano, ItalySeiichiro Sugimoto, Japan
Kazunari Tanabe, JapanEkamol Tantisattamo, United States
Marta Tejedor, SpainGianpaolo Tessari, Italy
Hoyee Tiong, SingaporeBurkhard Tönshoff, Germany
Meng Tsai, TaiwanCynthia Tsien, Canada
Maarten Tushuizen, NetherlandsTuerhongjiang Tuxun, China
Acar Tüzüner, TurkeyAndreas Tzakis, United States
Ivo Tzvetanov, United StatesNicole Valenzuela, United States
Massimiliano Veroux, ItalyDeborah Verran, Australia
Laila Viana, BrazilGraziano Vignolini, Italy
André Vincentelli, FranceArturas Vinikovas, Lithuania
Robin Vos, BelgiumJohan Walle, Belgium
Charles Wassmer, United StatesAnnelies Weerd, Netherlands
Emmanuel Weiss, FranceColin Wilson, United Kingdom
Tineke Wind, NetherlandsAnna Winterbottom, United Kingdom
Dafna Yahav, IsraelMasahiko Yazawa, Japan
Baris Yildiz, TurkeyKenneth Yong, Australia
Alan Zhuang, United KingdomEmanuel Zitt, Austria
Martina Zwaan, GermanyBartlomiej Zych, United Kingdom

Citation: Berney T, Bellini MI, Montserrat N, Naesens M, Neyens T and Schneeberger S (2022) Reflecting on an Intense Year for Transplant International. Transpl Int 35:11118. doi: 10.3389/ti.2022.11118

Received: 09 December 2022; Accepted: 09 December 2022;
Published: 23 December 2022.

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*Correspondence: Thierry Berney, eic.ti@frontierspartnerships.org

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