Publishing Scientific Research In Journals And Books
March2015Publishing scientific research in journalsand booksFederica Corradi Dell’AcquaStatistics & Business/Economics Editorial
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 2 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaA little about me Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaStatistics & Business/Economics h a focus on Natural Language Processing, Statisticsfor Business and Finance
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 3 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaOutline1.Who is Springer2.Publishing landscape Publishing principles Publications from Russia – international perspective Open Access3.How to publish in journals4.All about books5.Bonus Slides Predatory Publishing Research Evaluationalso featuring - Springer tools for authors
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 4 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaKey facts about Springer Leading global scientific publisher, founded in 1842 and providing researchers inacademia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality contentvia innovative information products and services Consolidated turnover in 2013: EUR 943 million; 2012: EUR 981 million Some 2,200 English-language journals and more than 8,400 books published everyyear, in 5 main publishing fields: science, technology, medicine, business, transport Springer eBook collection with more than 160,000 titles available atlink.springer.com. Springer is THE largest scientific e-book publisher SpringerLink, one of the leading Internet science portals, including 8.5 milliondocuments (5.1 Mln journal articles, 3.0 Mln book chapters, 377K SpringerReferenceentries, 35K SpringerProtocols) Largest open access portfolio worldwide, with over 420 open access journals. OpenAccess books are included 21.6% of all Nobel Prize winners are Springer authors (ALL winners of 2011 NP inmedicine, physics, chemistry and economics) are Springer authors and editors
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 5 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaToday Springer is present in some 25 countries worldwide (8000 employees)Growing presence in emerging markets
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 6 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaOur publishing brands
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 7 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPublishing Principles
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 8 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhy publish? To exchange ideas globally Present new and original resultsor methodsХороший ичеткийанглийскийочень важен! Advance (not repeat) scientificknowledge and enhancescientific progress Credibility of results Grant writing, research fundingИсследования не Recognition and careerзавершены доadvancementпубликации результатов Personal prestige, satisfactionand enjoyment Your obligation/duty as ascientist!
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 9 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhy publish in English? The international language of science Other scientists WANT to hear from you! Allows you to become an effective sciencecommunicator To know about progress in your area
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 10 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPublish or perishFundingBodiesGrant writingResearchersJournalPublication
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 11 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaIncreased competition140012001000800%Journal numbersJournal submissions60040020001990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008Relative growth from 100% baseline in 1990Year
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 12 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPublishing in Russia –international perspective
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 13 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is the status of scholarly publications in Russia? Research output (num citable documents per year) is growing in RussiaSource: http://www.scimagojr.com
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 14 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is the status of scholarly publications in Russia? Comparing with neighboring regions; the output and growth rate ofresearch output in Russia is lagging behind (number of citable documentsper year)Gap between Easternand Western Europe com
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 15 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is the status of scholarly publications in Russia? Comparing countries with similar population size; the output and growthrate of research output in Russia(number of citable documents per year):there is room for improvement!Латинская Америка ttp://wikipedia.org
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 16 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is the status of scholarly publications in Russia?Business, managementand om
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 17 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPublications from Russia in Springerwww.authormapper.com
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 18 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is the status of scholarly publications in Russia? On www.authormapper.com we can see the number andtype of publications in Springer coming from RussiaSource:http://www.authormapper.com
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 19 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaThe PresentOpen Access
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 20 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat is Open Access?Open Access removes price barriersOpen Access removes permission barriersOpen Access publishing is digital, online, free of charge and free of mostcopyright and licensing restrictions**Peter Suberhttp://www.earlham.edu/ peters/fos/overview.htm
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 21 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhy Open Access?Ethics: Making research freely accessiblearound the world.Research Impact: Researchers want to see howtheir work impacts the future of science.Costs: and obviously, everyone likes it when it isfree!
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 22 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaOpen access to research output is becoming mandatoryOpen access mandatesSource: http://roarmap.eprints.org/
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 23 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaFully open access journals (1)Source: http://www.doaj.org/
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 24 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaFully open access journals (2)Source: http://www.doaj.org/
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 25 Federica Corradi Dell‘Acquahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v n5vnUqgew1c
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 26 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaSpringer‘s Open Access Platforms260 Journals160 JournalsAny Journal
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 27 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaMore about Open Access funding your country can be eligible for free aiverfund institution can be a member http://www.springeropen.com/inst/ http://www.springeropen.com/funding
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 28 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaJournals
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 29 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaSpringer’s role in the journal value chain100,000 reviewers300,000 articlesubmissions per year4.8 million articlesnow availableSolicit andmanagesubmissionsManage peerreviewArchive andpromotePublish anddisseminate130 milliondownloads from10,000 institutionsper yearEdit andprepare6,000 editors and50,000 editorial boardmembersProduction150,000 new articlesper year
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 30 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat do journal editors want?Good quality science! Topic that fits into journal‘s scope Original research Active research area (creates discussions and citations) Peer review with nice feedback Clear, concise writing Sufficient command of English language
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 31 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat do authors want?Springer Author Survey: Importance for Manuscript SubmissionTop 1 Box (very important; in percent)The journal's reputation61%Quality of journal's papers56%Quality of peer review53%International scope52%Speed of publication48%Impact Factor47%Electronic submission system47%Coverage by major A&I services46%Readership40%Advanced online publication35%Editors / editorial board31%Prior experience with this journal28%Design / layoutPaid open-access publication14%7%Source: Springer Author satisfaction Survey; 5-point rating: 1 very important to 5 not important at all
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 32 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaJournal Selection
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 33 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaSome tips on journal selection Read the journal product page and READ THE JOURNAL. Talk to your colleagues / peers about their experiences with journals youare considering (did they get visibility and citations) Make use of the expertise of your Library staff. Is an Impact Factor important to you? Or are you more concerned aboutusage/visibility? Don’t miss the importance of social networking sites. Join other relevant online groups and forums. Use the digital libraries, Abstracting & Indexing (A&I) services, OnlineArchives, etc. Check publisher sites, you can often find useful information in the ‘forauthors’ section. Avoid journals with no clear submission and reviewing process
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 34 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaJournal Selection When? At what point do you startconsidering where to submit your manuscript? Save yourself time and effort Know what to expect Format correctly
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 35 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWriting research paper
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 36 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaHow to structure your articleTitleRead first and most. Keep it short and to the point. Must reflect thecontent of the paper.AuthorsCorrect spelling, consistency in affiliation.Abstract75-250 word summary of objective and results. Includes keymessage of paper.KeywordsSynonyms relevant as search terms e.g. in Google. Ideally not wordsfrom title because title words are automatically keywords.IntroductionExplain i) why the work was conducted ii) what methodology wasemployed iii) why you chose this particular methodology iv) Howthe methodology accomplished the hypothesis set out in yourabstract.MethodologyWritten clearly and concisely so that someone can follow what youdid.
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 37 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaHow to structure your article (cont.)Analysis/ResultsPresent the results clearly and carefully.DiscussionDiscuss the results here. If the results were not what youwere expecting this is where you can provide insights orspeculations as to what happened and/or what you couldhave done differently.ConclusionsWrite down your conclusions from the study.AcknowledgementsAcknowledge the people and institutions who have madeyour research possible e.g. funding.ReferencesProperly cite your referenced material; use the style ofthe journal.Supplementary MaterialList any supplementary materials, appendices.
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 38 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaA good titlePoorAn analysis of corruption and its good and bad effectson types of innovation with special application toAfrican countries using a multi-dimensionalmethodologyToo longBetterEffects of Corruption on Innovation in Africa: AMultidimensional AnalysisShorter andeasy to understand
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 39 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaAbstract The majority of people will only read this section It must be able to ‘stand alone’ An accurate summary of your research and conclusions reached Structured or unstructured?ALWAYS consult the Guide for Authorsfor specific requirements
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 40 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaA good Abstract should Be brief State the objectives and scope of the study/investigation Describe the methods employed Summarize the results State the principal conclusions Avoid abbreviations unless necessary Avoid references
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 41 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaThe ‘write’ orderFor maximum clarity and consistency,write your manuscript in this order:MethodsResultsIntroductionWrite during theresearchDiscussionWrite after selectingyour target journalTitleWrite lastAbstract
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 42 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaSubmission and peer review
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 43 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaHow to submit – dos and don’ts Do not start writing just a few days prior to the intended submission date Do ask your colleagues for proofreading and comments before you submit Do read the guidelines for the journal very carefully and make sure that youconform to these. Do not contact editors or EB members asking to suggest a journal, do yourresearch on journals FIRST! Do prepare a cover letter which explains why you think your paper fallswithin the scope of the journal and which outlines the paper’s originalityand/or significance (if asked for in the journal’s guidelines)
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 44 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaJournal guidelines
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 45 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaSubmission considerations – ethics The work described has not been published before. It is not under consideration anywhere else. Publication has been approved by co-authors andresponsible authorities. Permissions obtained from copyright owners. Plagiarism Data fabrication and falsification
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 46 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPeer review - What is it and why is it important? Peer review is the process of having other experts in the field evaluateyour article, your research and methodology, to determine if your paperis suitable for publication. Peer review is employed to maintain a high quality standard of publishedpapers and to provide credibility.
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 47 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPeer review - How to deal with feedback Consider peer review feedback as advice to help you improve your article. Address all comments carefully. Write a response letter explaining howyou modified the paper to address the comments. Minor revision does not guarantee acceptance after revision. Do not be disappointed if you receive a rejection. Do not start arguing or fighting about review comments. Rejection and revision are integral to the peer reviewprocess
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 48 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaRevisionsVery few papers are immediately accepted without need for any revisionsComplete rejectionMajor revisionsJournal editor decisionMinor revisionsAcceptanceRejection from journals is not a negative experienceIt exists to ensure that your paper is as scientifically correct and completeas possible before joining the ‘collective knowledge’ as part of theliterature
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 49 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaReviewers A checklist Are the rationale and objectives defined? Is enough background given to understand the rationale? Could a capable researcher reproduce the experiments? Are the results clearly explained and in the best format? Are the findings described in context? Are the limitations discussed? Are the conclusions supported? Is the literature cited appropriate? Are there contradictions within the manuscript?
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 50 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaPublishing timelineSubmission to publication, 3–12 monthsManuscriptsubmittedEditor assignedrapid rejectionor peer reviewEditor sourcesreviewersReviewersReviewersevaluate accept,evaluate acceptreject or revisePublication!Revisemanuscript
PowerPoint Master 06.03.2015 51?Any questions?Open access?Publication procedure?Selecting a journal?Publication ethics?
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 52 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaLast but not the least .Books
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 53 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaBooks vs. Journals Academic books have a different purpose fromacademic journals An academic book is a complete scholarly workon a specific topic Book chapters fulfill a similar role to reviewarticles, with books representing a collection ofmanuscripts on related topics By contrast, review articles published in journalsare usually unrelated to all of the other articlesin the same issue Book includes large bibliography, recommendedreadings, summaries, exercises, index
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 54 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaDifferent types of books (i) Monographs Edited Volume Textbook Professional Texts SpringerBriefs Proceedings Popular Science MRW – Major Reference Works Handbooks (Springer Reference) SpringerTheses
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 55 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaDifferent types of books (ii)Monographs Scientific presentation of a field or topic, usually with new scientificresults, usually written by one or only a few authorsTextbooks Systematically and didactically well prepared introduction to a certain(scientific) field. With examples, exercises etc. Usually written by oneor few authorsContributed Volume A collection of chapters around a specific topic written by moreauthors and edited by a team. Different voices to present a field in aunified and consistent way
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 56 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaDifferent types of books (iii)Proceedings Collection of lectures or papers from a scientific meeting (e.g. l Texts Scientifically founded presentation of one field for the advancedtraining of persons working in this fieldSpringerBriefs Concise summaries of research and practical applications across awide spectrum of fields. Featuring compact volumes of 50 to 125pages
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 57 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaWhat makes a good manuscript? Summarizes the current state of the field Presents various research streams in a balanced manner Describes the limitations of individual studies Provides possible developments for the field in the next 5-10 years Proposes research that will advance the field Shows a presentation style tailored to the target audience Includes helpful additional features like recommended reading, index,exercises, etc. Take home message – what this book is about, what to do with all thisinfo
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 58 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaBook Series a collection of volumes on a particular subject Vs standalone publications: a one-off publication on a particular subject There is no rule on what is best! Series often have very specialrequirements Talk with your publisher and ask advice – you want your book to be wellplaced in order to reach a wide audience
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 59 Federica Corradi Dell‘Acqua I have an idea for a book What type of book shall I write? How do I get started?
Springer Author Academy 06.03.2015 60 Federica Corradi Dell‘AcquaHow to prepare a book proposal a short (3-5 pages, no special format) description of the planned book, itsaims & scope, main emphasis, main target group (and how this group willbenefit from the book), prerequisites needed to understand the book, andits relation to other publications in the area (if there are any). a table of contents, including a rough page estimate and a short summaryof the main chapters (like for a conference paper). some information about the book authors/editors if it's an edited book, a list of contributors, and if their contributions arealready confirmed or still have to be asked for. some information about your intended writing schedule, i.e. by when youplan to make a manuscript version available for review and copy-editing.
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