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SUSTAINABLE PUBLISHING … or the demise of the general low-impact journal. Max Haring, PhD Amsterdam, the Netherlands (

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SUSTAINABLE PUBLISHING… or the demise of the general low-impact journal.

Max Haring, PhDAmsterdam, the Netherlands

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Status(Impact Factor)

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• 2011 List of 122 journals in ISI Web Of Science (category: Applied Physics)

Journals give:• High quality publication• ALM• Peer-review• Knowledgeable editorial board

Journals take:• Time and effort

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Aims and Scope

[..] publishing peer-reviewed research and methodology articles of special importance and broad interest in any area of biology..

[..] publishes original scientific research papers that provide functional and mechanistic insights..

[..] publishes short, highly-innovative, cutting-edge research articles and opinion pieces..

[..] publishes reviews, research papers and communications in all areas of biology..

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Instructions for authorsCo-authors: Editor-in-Chief & production department

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New: give the same, take less..

• High quality publication

• Clear editorial policies

• ALM• Broad scope• ‘Sound science’

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Rational Publishing

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• Rational choice “maximize benefits and minimize costs”

• Not all journals are worth the effort

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Are your journals worth their effort?

Max Haring, PhDAmsterdam, the Netherlands