A new journal will challenge publishing behemoths such as Science, Nature and Cell by offering free access to research articles immediately upon publication on the Web. BioMed Central is launching the Journal of Biology, the apex of a pyramid of new journals that will offer authors an alternative to commercial publishers.
A new journal will challenge publishing behemoths such as Science, Nature and Cell by offering free access to research articles immediately upon publication on the Web.
BioMed Central is launching the Journal of Biology, the apex of a pyramid of new journals that will offer authors an alternative to commercial publishers.
But over the last few years, about a dozen companies have developed Web-based peer-review programs that aim to reduce turnaround time, postage bills and workload by automating and tracking the process. Industry observers estimate that 30 percent of scholarly publishers — which include commercial houses, academic presses and nonprofit associations — have adopted the online systems. Software makers and publishers themselves say that nearly all will do so within the next several years. Although electronic systems can be costly to install, and people sometimes resist learning to use them, publishers may have to adopt them to stay competitive. For most journals, rapid review is critical to attract leading authors who value being the first to publish research in their specialty. In addition, publishing the best papers helps journals secure a good reputation and ensure a large subscription base, which can also draw advertisers.
But over the last few years, about a dozen companies have developed Web-based peer-review programs that aim to reduce turnaround time, postage bills and workload by automating and tracking the process. Industry observers estimate that 30 percent of scholarly publishers — which include commercial houses, academic presses and nonprofit associations — have adopted the online systems. Software makers and publishers themselves say that nearly all will do so within the next several years.
Although electronic systems can be costly to install, and people sometimes resist learning to use them, publishers may have to adopt them to stay competitive. For most journals, rapid review is critical to attract leading authors who value being the first to publish research in their specialty. In addition, publishing the best papers helps journals secure a good reputation and ensure a large subscription base, which can also draw advertisers.
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