EJHM - NIMH

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Dear Benn, Sue, Marcia, , and all,

Thank you for your comments so far. I did put the mail on the ukherbalist, as I

thought that a journal entitled the European Journal of Herbal Medicine -

affiliated to a specific Institute or not - to a degree does represent (and

reflect on) all of us. I will certainly investigate the journal alternatives

suggested. I would however still very much appreciate an official comment by

somebody from the Institute with regards to where things are going with the

EJHM, a new editor, and with regards to still publishing my article. Written

acceptance of publication brings with it an obligation to do so - also: when it

comes to listing ones publication credentials (e.g. in a CV), a letter of

acceptance is generally considered to be as good as the publication itself. This

practice in the scientific / academic community is obviously based on the trust

that a peer reviewed journal is good for its word. I dare only hint at the

possibility that the latter point may have been instrumental in a recent career

development of mine. This brings us back to professionalism, credibility of our

profession and commitment to scientific inquiry.

I understand that the official comment part might indeed be better dealt with on

the MNIMH list - if anybody could be so good and give me some access privilege

and instructions, I would be most thrilled.

Blessings,

Dirk