new nanotechnology journal

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New journal offering free access publishing and what is believed to be a

unique development in the field of scientific publishing

19-Oct-2004 http://www.news-medical.net/?id=5694

Uniquely providing totally free access to scientific publications, and

offering financial rewards for both authors and peer reviewers

20th October 2004, Sydney , Australia - AZoM.com Pty. Ltd. Sydney

Australia and the ish-based Institute of Nanotechnology are pleased

to announce the forthcoming launch of the Online Journal of

Nanotechnology.

The Online Journal of Nanotechnology is based on a free access

publishing model, coupled with what is believed to be a unique

development in the field of scientific publishing – the distribution of

journal revenue between the authors, peer reviewers and site operators.

The Online Journal of Nanotechnology at AZoNano.com will publish high

quality articles and papers on all aspects of nanotechnology and related

scientific, social and ethical issues. All the contributions will be

reviewed by a world class panel of founding editors who are experts in a

wide spectrum of nanotechnology science.

The Online Journal of Nanotechnology will publish the first open-access

Nanotechnology scientific papers on www.AZoNano.com, the leading

nanotechnology information portal, in December 2004.

The revenue received from the journal related advertising and

sponsorship will be distributed according to the following general

criteria:

Authors receive a revenue share of 50%.

Peer reviewers receive a revenue share of 20%.

The site administrators receive a revenue share of 30%.

This revenue share will apply throughout the on-line published life of

the individual article or paper.

The Online Journal of Nanotechnology papers will benefit from being

hosted on the AZoNano.com website and database platform as they will

take advantage of the existing AZoNano.com search tools. These search

tools make it very easy for site visitors to locate nanotech information

which directly relates to their research areas, applications and

industrial sectors.

Ottilia Saxl, CEO of the Institute of Nanotechnology commented, “It is

our hope that by adopting this publishing model we will ensure that the

latest developments in nanotechnology are available to the widest

possible global audience. For too long, access to money has been the key

to access to knowledge. We hope to change this by making nanotechnology

knowledge inclusive, not exclusive.”

Ottilia went further, “We believe that the need for our scientific

publishing approach has been amply reinforced by the report, “Scientific

Publications: Free for All?” published in July 2004 by the UK Commons

Select Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by Dr. Ian Gibson.

The report stated “All researchers, regardless of the nature of their

institution, should be granted access to the scientific journals they

need to carry out their work effectively. It is in society’s interest

that public understanding of science should increase. Increased public

access to research findings should be encouraged by publishers,

academics and Government alike”.

Dr. Ian Birkby , CEO of AZoM.com stated, “We are very optimistic about

the potential for the Online Journal of Nanotechnology and AZoNano.com.

We believe we have a great opportunity to “do the right thing” with

regards to scientific publishing and we encourage contributions from all

sectors of Nanotechnology. We will also work very hard with our

excellent team of founding editors to ensure the Online Journal of

Nanotechnology becomes a leading and highly respected scientific

journal”.

Dr. Birkby went on, “We are currently in active discussion with other

institutes and trade associations who can benefit from our patent

pending online publishing system and we would like to hear from any

organisation where our model and publishing platform could be of

benefit”.