The document provides information about scientific publishing. It begins by discussing the world's first scientific journal, Philosophical Transactions, established in 1665. It then outlines the agenda, including why authors should publish, what status scholarly publications have in Portugal, and details about journals and books. The rest of the document goes into further detail about topics related to publishing research, such as choosing the right journal, the peer review process, and improving chances of acceptance.
Essential skills in health research and scientific writingDr Ghaiath Hussein
This presentation is of the training on "Essential Skills in Health Research and Scientific Writing" that was help in Soba Teaching Hospital in Khartoum, in collaboration with the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA).
It was a 4 days training given on a rate of one session per week. It was almost all skills-based hands-on training.
Day 1: The theoretical part was an Introduction to the Knowledge Management Cycle and where research fits in this model. The practical part was how to conduct an online review of literature
Day 2: The theoretical part was about the responsible conduct of research, and scientific misconduct, with focus on plagiarism. The practical part included the installation and the use of Reference Manager, including how to import the references found in the LR (given in session 1) in a database in the Reference Manager software.
Day 3: The theoretical part covered the basics of scientific writing in English. The practical part included writing, and re-writing some pieces, using the provided phrasebanks and verbs 'cheat-sheets'.
Day 4 was on the writing for publication, including detailed description of the peer-review publication model and how it works. We also touched very briefly, due to time constraints, to an overview and two examples of ethical issues in research. The practical part included writing an effective cover Letter to the editor, choosing proper manuscript title, and writing an informed consent.
Publishing Scientific Research and How to Write High-Impact Research Papersjjuhlrich
Invited presentation by John Uhlrich as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Energy Technology published by Wiley-VCH, given at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on 29 January 2017.
Taylor & Francis: Author and Researcher WorkshopSIBiUSP
Workshop para Autores e Pesquisadores 2015
Data: 08 de outubro de 2015
Horário: 10:30 - 14:30
Local: Auditório do INRAD - Instituto de Radiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP - Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, s/nº – Rua 1 – Cerqueira César – São Paulo, SP.
Scientific research and its publication
A process and the research process
Writing and submitting a paper to a journal
Other processes in research
Literagure review
Research design
Qualitative research
Conclusion
The review process
Scientific research and publication walk throughRoshni Mehta
Humble effort made in the form of this presentation will assist in the accomplishment of exploratory as well as result-oriented research studies. I shall feel amply rewarded if this slides proves helpful in the development of genuine research studies.
As a scientist, we must write, and, as an experimentalist, writing while you work strengthens your research. Writing a paper can be an integral part of observational science. Our manuscript can even be a blueprint for our experiments.
Essential skills in health research and scientific writingDr Ghaiath Hussein
This presentation is of the training on "Essential Skills in Health Research and Scientific Writing" that was help in Soba Teaching Hospital in Khartoum, in collaboration with the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA).
It was a 4 days training given on a rate of one session per week. It was almost all skills-based hands-on training.
Day 1: The theoretical part was an Introduction to the Knowledge Management Cycle and where research fits in this model. The practical part was how to conduct an online review of literature
Day 2: The theoretical part was about the responsible conduct of research, and scientific misconduct, with focus on plagiarism. The practical part included the installation and the use of Reference Manager, including how to import the references found in the LR (given in session 1) in a database in the Reference Manager software.
Day 3: The theoretical part covered the basics of scientific writing in English. The practical part included writing, and re-writing some pieces, using the provided phrasebanks and verbs 'cheat-sheets'.
Day 4 was on the writing for publication, including detailed description of the peer-review publication model and how it works. We also touched very briefly, due to time constraints, to an overview and two examples of ethical issues in research. The practical part included writing an effective cover Letter to the editor, choosing proper manuscript title, and writing an informed consent.
Publishing Scientific Research and How to Write High-Impact Research Papersjjuhlrich
Invited presentation by John Uhlrich as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Energy Technology published by Wiley-VCH, given at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on 29 January 2017.
Taylor & Francis: Author and Researcher WorkshopSIBiUSP
Workshop para Autores e Pesquisadores 2015
Data: 08 de outubro de 2015
Horário: 10:30 - 14:30
Local: Auditório do INRAD - Instituto de Radiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP - Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, s/nº – Rua 1 – Cerqueira César – São Paulo, SP.
Scientific research and its publication
A process and the research process
Writing and submitting a paper to a journal
Other processes in research
Literagure review
Research design
Qualitative research
Conclusion
The review process
Scientific research and publication walk throughRoshni Mehta
Humble effort made in the form of this presentation will assist in the accomplishment of exploratory as well as result-oriented research studies. I shall feel amply rewarded if this slides proves helpful in the development of genuine research studies.
As a scientist, we must write, and, as an experimentalist, writing while you work strengthens your research. Writing a paper can be an integral part of observational science. Our manuscript can even be a blueprint for our experiments.
'Understanding and benefiting from the publishing process'
Publishing Connect workshop Lancaster delivered by Anthony Newman, Senior Publisher, Elsevier.
Types of scientific publications
The different types of research papers published
Considerations before writing
Choosing the right journal
Writing using correct language
The structure of the manuscript
The submission and review procedure
Author responsibilities: publishing ethics and plagiarism
How to use information resources as a tool for authors (Scopus)
Slides shared with the permission of the speaker.
These were slides I was not able to use during the lecture I gave for the weekend POGS research workshop because of a mix up in assigned topics. Nevertheless, I think OBGYN residents may find these slides useful in crafting their research proposals.
What Do Editors Do All Day? From Science to Publishing.jjuhlrich
Presentation by John Uhlrich, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Energy Technology at Wiley-VCH publishing, at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) at Ringberg Castle on February 22, 2018 as a snapshot of what editors do and a few current challenges in the publishing industry.
Lecture by Professor Simon Haslett at the University of Wales Student Research Conference, Cardiff, on Friday 13th May 2011. Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Dean of the School of STEM at the University of Wales.
There are some common criteria you should consider when choosing a journal to publish in. Once you have a publication strategy in place, choose journals that meet all of your criteria.
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'Understanding and benefiting from the publishing process'
Publishing Connect workshop Lancaster delivered by Anthony Newman, Senior Publisher, Elsevier.
Types of scientific publications
The different types of research papers published
Considerations before writing
Choosing the right journal
Writing using correct language
The structure of the manuscript
The submission and review procedure
Author responsibilities: publishing ethics and plagiarism
How to use information resources as a tool for authors (Scopus)
Slides shared with the permission of the speaker.
These were slides I was not able to use during the lecture I gave for the weekend POGS research workshop because of a mix up in assigned topics. Nevertheless, I think OBGYN residents may find these slides useful in crafting their research proposals.
What Do Editors Do All Day? From Science to Publishing.jjuhlrich
Presentation by John Uhlrich, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Energy Technology at Wiley-VCH publishing, at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) at Ringberg Castle on February 22, 2018 as a snapshot of what editors do and a few current challenges in the publishing industry.
Lecture by Professor Simon Haslett at the University of Wales Student Research Conference, Cardiff, on Friday 13th May 2011. Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Dean of the School of STEM at the University of Wales.
There are some common criteria you should consider when choosing a journal to publish in. Once you have a publication strategy in place, choose journals that meet all of your criteria.
How to publish in an isi journal حنان القرشيvdsr_ksu
محاضرة How to publish in an ISI Journal إعداد الدكتورة حنان عبدالله القرشي
ضمن سلسلة محاضرات البحث العلمي لعام 1437هـ.
وكالة عمادة البحث العلمي للأقسام النسائية، جامعة الملك سعود.
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2. Publishing Scientific Research
Philosophical Transactions − the world's first science journal
• In 1662, the 'Royal Society of London for Improving
Natural Knowledge' was granted a charter to publish by
King Charles II.
• On 6 March 1665, the first issue of Philosophical
Transactions was published under the visionary
editorship of Henry Oldenburg, Secretary of the Society.
• The first volumes the world's first scientific journal were
very different from today's journal, but in essence it
served the same function; informing the Fellows of the
Society and other interested readers of the latest
scientific discoveries.
• As such, Philosophical Transactions established the
important principles of scientific priority and peer
review, which have become the central foundations of
scientific journals ever since.
Source: Royal Society Publishing (link)
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
3. Publishing Scientific Research
Agenda
• Why should you publish? Why not just blog about your work? Why should you
publish in English?
• What is the status of scholarly publications in Portugal?
• Recent publications concerning ‘Portugal’ on SpringerLink
• All about Journals
• All about Books
• All about Open Access
• All about Springer
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
4. Publishing Scientific Research
Why should you publish?
• Present new and original results or methods, exchange ideas, communicate
with peers.
• Advance (not repeat) scientific knowledge, enhance scientific progress.
• Credibility of results.
• Grant writing, research funding.
• Recognition and career advancement.
• Personal prestige, satisfaction and enjoyment.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
5. Publishing Scientific Research
Why not just blog about your work?
Scientific publishing ensures
– Quality control
– Professional publishing services (e.g. Abstracting & Indexing )
– Innovative publishing technology (POD/PTO, XML)
– Global marketing, global visibility
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
6. Publishing Scientific Research
Why should you publish in English?
• It is currently the international
language of science.
• Other scientists want to hear from
Portuguese scientists.
• Allows you to become an effective
science communicator.
• Your number of publications is linked
to career advancement and funding
success.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
7. Publishing Scientific Research
What is the status of scholarly publications in Portugal?
Research output (number of citable documents per year) is growing in Portugal.
Source: http://www.scimagojr.com
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
8. Publishing Scientific Research
What is the status of scholarly publications in Portugal? (cont.)
Comparing countries with similar population size; growth rate of research output in
Portugal is similar to the growth in Belgium, and slightly steeper than the growth in the
Czech Republic and Greece (number of citable documents per year).
Source: http://www.scimagojr.com
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
9. Publishing Scientific Research
What is the status of scholarly publications in Portugal? (cont.)
Comparing countries with similar gross domestic product; growth rate of research
output in Portugal is similar to that in Romania, and much steeper than the growth in
Israel.
Source: http://www.scimagojr.com
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
10. Publishing Scientific Research
Recent publications concerning ‘Portugal’ on SpringerLink
When we search on SpringerLink for ‘Portugal’ (in the title) we come to 80 documents,
this is only for January – March 2012!
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
11. Publishing Scientific Research
Topics: All about Journals
• Before you start writing
• What journal editors want
• Types of journals
• How to structure your article
• How to choose the right journal
• Journal product pages and guidelines
• What our authors say
• Submitting your article
• Submission considerations – ethics
• Improving your chances of getting accepted
• Using an editing service - Language editing with Edanz
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Topics: All about Journals (cont.)
• Impact Factor
• Impact Factor – Points to consider
• What is peer-review and why is it important?
• How to deal with feedback
• Acceptance and publication of your article
• Further advice and tips
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
13. Publishing Scientific Research
Before you start writing
• Read broadly, know the background material, know the key papers in your
field
• Have a hypothesis or research question
• Use appropriate methods and controls
• Ensure sample sizes are large enough
• Use appropriate statistical tests
• Remove investigator/researcher/patient bias
• Comply with ethical requirements
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
14. Publishing Scientific Research
What journal editors want
Good quality science!
• Work which will stand up to peer review
• Original research
• Research interesting to the journal’s readership
• Active research areas (many citations)
• Clear concise writing
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Types of journals
• Traditional academic research journal – Main venue for primary research,
rigorously peer-reviewed.
• Letters journal – Rapid communication of interim work, peer-reviewed, a
good way to get very new and ongoing research initially published.
• Review journal – Covers current trends, usually peer-reviewed, contains some
commissioned material.
• Professional journal / magazine – Mainly review and how-to articles, lots of
commissioned material, heavily edited but not necessarily peer-reviewed.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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How to structure your article
Title Read first and most, short, to the point. Must reflect the content
of the paper.
Authors Correct spelling, consistency in affiliation.
Abstract 75-200 word summary of objective and results. Includes key
message of paper.
Keywords Synonyms relevant as search terms e.g. in Google. Ideally not
words from title because title words are automatically keywords.
Introduction Explain i) why the work was conducted ii) what methodology
was employed iii) why you chose this particular methodology iv)
How the methodology accomplished the hypothesis set out in
your abstract.
Methodology Written clearly and concisely so that someone can follow what
you did
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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How to structure your article (cont.)
Analysis/Results Present the results clearly and carefully.
Discussion Discuss the results here. If the results were not what
you were expecting this is where you can provide
insights or speculations as to what happened and/or
what you could have done differently.
Conclusions Write down your conclusions from the study.
Acknowledgements Acknowledge the people and institutions who have
made your research possible e.g. funding
References Properly cite your referenced material; use the style of
the journal.
Supplementary Material List any supplementary materials, appendices.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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How to choose the right journal
• Read the journal and the journal product page.
• Talk to colleagues /peers about their experiences with journals you are
considering.
• Make use of the expertise of your library staff.
• Check where collaborating/competing research groups and researchers
publish their work.
• Is an Impact Factor Important to you? Or are you more concerned about
usage/visibility?
• Follow the references in your own paper. Where were the original papers
published and read? Check publisher sites, you can often find useful
information in the ‘for authors’ section.
• Avoid journals with no clear submission and reviewing process.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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What our authors say
How important are the following factors for you when deciding to submit a manuscript to a particular journal?
Top 1 Box (very important; in percent)
The journal's reputation
Quality of journal's papers
Quality of peer review
International scope
Speed of publication
Impact Factor
Electronic submission system
Coverage by major A&I
Readership
Advanced online publication
Editors / editorial board
Prior experience with this journal
Design / layout
"Author pays" open-access model
0% 100%
(N = 19,220 respondents, 5-point rating: 1=very important to 5=not important at all) Results 2009
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Submitting your article
• Prepare a cover letter which explains why you think your paper falls within
the scope of the journal and which outlines the paper’s originality end/or
significance.
• Read the guidelines for the journal very carefully and make sure that you
conform to these.
• Decide which model you want for disseminating your paper: Traditional /
Open Access.
• NEVER submit your paper to more than one journal at the same time, that
would be violating Publishing Integrity.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Submitting your article (cont.)
When you submit an article
Online Submission Environment:
Journal Editorial Office Editorial Manager / Manuscript Central
(Springer)
Editor in Chief (EiC) (Springer)
Publishing Editor
(Springer) Editorial Board
Reviewer Database
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Submission considerations - ethics
• The work described has not been
published before.
• It is not under consideration anywhere
else.
• Publication has been approved by co-
authors and responsible authorities.
• Permissions obtained from copyright
owners.
• No data fabrication or falsification.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Improving your chances of getting accepted
• Make sure that you paper has a clear message, and that this message is very
clear in the abstract.
Check:
– Is the content important and is it offering something new?
– Is your paper really relevant to the scope of the journal to which you are
submitting?
• Check the publication times of the journal you are considering. Does it have a
huge backlog of papers? If so, why? (Poor or high rejection rate? Bad
management? Issues with the reviewers?)
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
25. Publishing Scientific Research
Improving your chances of getting accepted (cont.)
• Plan your research and writing to meet the quality assurance criteria that the
editors and the reviewers of the journal have requested.
• Make sure that the science that supports your research is valid and supports
your conclusions.
• Work on your writing style. Clear and concise is good. If English is not your
native language, ask a native English speaking colleague to proofread your
paper.
• Refine your skills by reviewing papers of colleagues. This will help you form a
strong framework for your own research writing.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Using an editing service - Language editing with Edanz
• Edanz is an external company, independent of Springer. Using an editing service is neither a
requirement nor a guarantee of acceptance for publication. Edanz will charge authors directly for
these language polishing services, please visit their website for more information (link).
• Edanz works with expert scientific editors; English editing for scientists, by scientists.
• Edanz aims to provide services to raise your chances of acceptance and to ensure clear
communication of your research.
• Edanz can help you with:
– language editing, development of your abstract and with writing an effective cover letter
– advise on your journal selection
– an expert scientific review of your manuscript (similar to a peer review) before you submit to
your target journal
– interpreting the peer review comments, and assess whether the changes you have made are
sufficient to satisfy a peer-reviewer
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Impact Factor
There is much debate over Impact Factors in the scientific community, particularly with
regard to the fairness of the system. However, there is no doubt that an Impact Factor is
seen as a benchmark of quality of the journal in many academic communities.
Formula:
Number of citations in 2011 to articles published in 2009 + 2010
2011 IF = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total citable articles published in 2009 + 2010
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Impact Factor – Points to consider
Average Impact Factor 2010 • Discipline specific – does the subject
3.5
3 lend itself to citations?
2.5
2
1.5
• Depends on the number of scientists
1 who research and write in a particular
0.5
0 area
• Other factors influence the formula e.g.
number of issues published per year
• How “hot” the topic is
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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What is peer review and why is it important?
• Peer review is a process of self-regulation. When you submit an article,
other experts in the field evaluate your article, your research and
methodology, to determine if your paper is suitable for publication.
• Peer review is employed to maintain a high quality standard of published
papers and to provide credibility.
Novelty Aims and
Scope
Significance
Impact Factor
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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How to deal with feedback
• Nearly every manuscript requires revisions, often two or
three revisions.
• If you receive reviewer comments for re-submission,
ACT on them.
• Consider peer review feedback as advice to help you
improve your article. Do NOT take offense.
• Minor revision does not guarantee acceptance after
revision. Address all comments carefully.
• Do not be disheartened if you receive a rejection. It may
be that the journal you submitted to simply has a high
rejection rate.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Acceptance and publication of your article
• Once the article has been accepted and is ready for publication, it will immediately be
published online.
• This is called ‘Online First’. The article has a DOI number (a Digital Object Identifier)
and can now be read and cited. For example: DOI: 10.1007/s10681-012-0632-1
• Pages numbers and an issue numbers are only assigned once it is included in the next
available or appropriate issue.
• Once the issue has been compiled it will be published in print.
Article workflow
Manuscript Typesetting & Proof to author Proof Published
accepted Author Forms (and editor) correction OnlineFirst
Issue workflow
Select available Compile Publish issue Print and
OnlineFirst articles issue online distribute issue
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
32. Publishing Scientific Research
Further advice and tips
• Plan your time sensibly. Starting to work on an article 3 days before the
deadline is unlikely to be successful.
• Give yourself time to reflect, write, review and refine.
• Give others a chance to read / review your work and provide valuable
feedback.
– Get a reader’s point of view
– Find a good writer / editor to critique your writing
• Be selective, and realistic to which journal you would like to submit.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer
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Topics: All about Books
• Science, Technology and Medicine (STM) book market
• Different types of books
• Unique to Springer
• Publishing your book with Springer
• The importance of eBooks in Scientific Publishing
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Science, Technology and Medicine (STM) book market
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Different types of books
• Monographs
– Single author, high quality, niche subject: long shelf life
• Contributed volume
– Editor(s), multiple chapter authors: long shelf life
• Proceedings
– Proceeding are collected papers from a conference: short shelf life
• Textbooks
– Written for a specific higher education course: high usage
• Reference Works, Encyclopedia, Handbook or Atlas
– Comprehensive and complete: tertiary literature
– Often A-Z format
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Unique to Springer
• SpringerBriefs (link)
– Providing a format for publishing research, longer than an article, shorter
than a book
– Between 50 and 125 pages
– Organized in focused subject series
• Springer Theses (link)
– Books series publishing only the “best of the best” theses
– Internationally top-ranking research institution nominate their best thesis
annually for publication in the series
– If the thesis is published in the series, the author is rewarded a cash prize
equivalent to € 500
• SpringerReference (link)
– Dynamic platform with updates, much like WikiPedia (but peer reviewed)
– Final Reference Work on SpringerLink and available in print
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Publishing your book with Springer
• All books available as eBook and/or traditional print (POD = Print on
Demand).
• Simple, easy procedures.
• Proposals are externally reviewed.
• Springer carries out all the typesetting, formatting, etc.
• Springer Editors guide you through the process.
• Publishing with Springer doesn’t cost you anything.
• Complementary copies for participating authors and editors.
• 33% discount on all other Springer books.
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Publishing your book with Springer (cont.)
When you submit a book (proposal)
Submit proposal to Publishing Editor
Book proposal review
Invite authors, prepare manuscript
Submit manuscript
Editing, typesetting and formatting
Print proofs: minor changes and corrections
Book published!
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The importance of eBooks in Scientific Publishing
Reach printed version vs the online version
Paper subscription model Online database model
Advantages for:
• Libraries • Researchers • Authors • Publishers
More content/service Easier to search Online first Lower distribution costs
Higher usage Easier to cite Wider distribution Better marketing
Better tracking 24/7 access Global readership efficiency
Preservation Remote access More citations New markets
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The importance of eBooks in Scientific Publishing (cont.)
After some studies in co-operation with a English Language Packages: Average Chapter
Downloads 2010 by Title and Copyright Year
number of universities, we can now
confirm and support the following four
hypotheses about eBooks:
• eBook usage is much higher than
anticipated.
• eBooks are used differently and in
addition to print.
• Availability and discoverability are key
determinants of eBook usage.
• eBooks have a long ‘shelf’ life.
Elizabeth Hawkins – Editor Chemistry @ Springer (Data adjusted for abnormal usage spikes due to massive downloading)
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Topics: All about Open Access
• What is Open Access?
• How much does it cost? How does an author pay?
• Further important points
• The success story of Open Access
• Open Access by subject
• Open Access in Portugal
• Open Access at Springer / BioMed Central
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What is Open Access?
• The article is universally available free to the reader. The author pays to
publish his/her article.
• Copyright remains with the author.
• There are various types of open access publishing models (hybrid etc.) and
different publishers have different policies.
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How much does it cost? How does an author pay?
• Article Processing Charges (APCs) vary according to publisher at Springer they
are around 500 – 1,500 EUR
– paid by the author (via research grant or other funding)
– paid by a member institution (currently 379 institutions, in 42 countries
have a membership with BioMed Central / SpringerOpen. (link) Check with
your library!)
– waived (economic hardship, invitation from EiC)
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Further important points
Springer open access journal published under Creative Commons Attribution
Licence
• You are free to share, remix and make commercial use of the work
• You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author/licensor
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Open access at Springer is e-only with continuous publication (continuous
article numbering, articles browsable per month and per year)
Open access journals have a rigorous peer review system, just like subscription
journals
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The success story of Open Access
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is hosted and maintained by Lund
University in Sweden – now contains over 7000 journals link
Number of journals added into DOAJ
1800
1600 1542
1471
1400
1200
1000
846
759
800
557 580 550
600 525 500
400
200 74
33
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Source: http://www.doaj.org • date: January 25, 2012
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Open Access by subject
(Bio)medicine is the field where Open Access was first establish because of funding eg.
the NIH. Most Open Access journals are still in Health Sciences, but other fields are
catching up fast.
Fully Open Access journals by subject
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Source: http://www.doaj.org • date: January 25, 2012
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Open Access in Portugal
• There are currently 60 Open Access journals from Portugal (link) in DOAJ
• Portugal ranks 27th out of 118 countries in number of Open Access journals in DOAJ.
1600
1360
1400
1200
1000
800
600
411 390
400
224 207
200 144
60 55 38 22 13
0
Source: http://www.doaj.org • date: April 9, 2012
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Topics: All about Springer
• Who is Springer..
• .. and why publish with us?
• Springer THE largest scientific eBook Publisher?
• Springer for Authors
• Springer Author Academy
• Author Marketing @ Springer
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Who is Springer..
• Springer is a global, leading, scientific publisher.
• Springer publishes over 2,700 journals.
• Springer is THE largest scientific eBook publisher in the world.
• 21.6% of all Nobel Prize winners are Springer authors.
• All winners of the 2011 Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics,
chemistry and economics are Springer authors and editors.
• More than 5,500 employees worldwide, in 86 publishing
houses, in 21 countries.
• Founded in 1842, we have 170 years of experience.
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.. and why publish with us?
• Springer is an e-first publisher; that means that your work published
electronically first, print is available on demand. Your work is immediately
available worldwide!
• Widest distribution in various formats
• Springer’s standardized production processes have improved turnaround
times for the publication of journals articles. An article takes, on average, only
20 days from acceptance to online publication.
• Your work is available to as wide an audience as possible, through Springer’s
many partners.
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Springer THE largest scientific eBook Publisher?
Says who?
• SpringerLink currently hosts over 50,000 eBooks.
• Springer Book Archive will add 70,000 – 100,000 titles in 2012.
• Book output to grow to 8,000 – 10,000 new titles per year by 2015.
What about our eBooks?
• Completely DRM free.
• Going forward, most eBooks (including much of the Springer Book Archives) will be
available in ePub format for easy reading on any mobile device.
• The recently launched SpringerLink app (available on iTunes) makes 24/7 and remote
access even easier.
• All books are published e-first and then printed on demand for those who prefer a
printed version. This includes the Springer Book Archives, which means that books
from 1846 will become available in print again.
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Springer THE largest scientific eBook Publisher? (cont.)
Some 2010 statistics eBook packages sold in 2010 per discipline
• In 2010 we sold nearly 4,000 eBook Computer Science
packages, reaching nearly 25,000 Mathematics & Statistics
Engineering
institutions. Business & Economics
• 31% of the deals were made in the Biomedical & Life Sciences
Chemistry & Material Science
US, 25% in Asia Pacific and 44% in Behavioral Sciences
EMEA. Physics & Astronomy
Earth & Environmental Science
• Looking at the packages sold per Humanities, Social Science & Law
Professional and Applied…
discipline, the numbers are fairly
Medicine
evenly spread (see graph).
Source: Springer Licensing Control Department January 2012
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Springer THE largest scientific eBook Publisher? (cont.)
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Springer for Authors
• A number of years ago Springer established a dedicated author marketing team. Many
tools are at your disposal, to name a few:
• Author Homepage (link) – dedicated page on springer.com to answer to all needs you,
as an author, may have.
• AuthorZone (link) – a regular newsletter full of tips and interesting news for our
authors. Follow the AuthorZone on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AuthorZone)
or Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/authorzone).
• Author Academy (link) – a dynamic platform to answer all questions you may have as a
new or as an experienced author.
• Rights & Permissions (link) – Do you want to do more than just cite another
publication? Do you wish to re-use published material? You may want to check with
the Rights & Permissions department what the possibilities are.
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Springer Author Academy:
springer.com/authoracademy
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650+ Conference worldwide, every year
Covering all major STM Meetings
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Author Marketing @ Springer
• Step by step guidance with article submissions.
• Congratulations email with tips & tools for self promotion and flyer for book
authors.
• Your book available in print by Print on Demand -> never ‘out of stock’ or ‘out
of print’ again’.
• Satisfaction Survey to help us to improve our services.
• More visibility for your work, more scientist will have access to your work!
• More than 5,500 people around the world are focused on publishing YOUR
work.
• Dedicated sales teams, selling directly to the Academic, Government and the
Corporate market, but also working with subscription agents and (online)
booksellers such as Amazon.
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Comments or Questions?
Elizabeth Hawkins
Editor Chemistry
Springer
Heidelberg, Germany
phone: +49 6221 4878729
email: Elizabeth.Hawkins@springer.com
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