Early in 2005, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons will launch a new peer-reviewed, open-access journal, the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS). JMAS will not, apparently, charge author-side fees for accepted papers. From the web site: 'The JMAS, a quarterly publication, will be the first English-language journal from India, as also from this part of the world, dedicated to Minimal Access Surgery. The JMAS boasts an outstanding editorial board comprising of Indian and international experts in the field. The mission of the JMAS is to publish peer-reviewed articles in the fields of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery, laparoscopic urology and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Although the Journal strives to publish quality articles submitted from around the world, there will be a strong emphasis on showcasing Minimal Access Surgery as practiced in the developing world. The JMAS looks forward to receiving the best of the material from centres around India and Asia.' (Thanks to D.K. Sahu.)
Posted by
Peter Suber at 12/11/2004 02:49:00 PM.
The open access movement:
Putting peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature
on the internet. Making it available free of charge and
free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
Removing the barriers to serious research.
I recommend the OA tracking project (OATP) as the best way to stay on top of new OA developments. You can read the OATP feed on a blog-like web page or subscribe to it by RSS, email, or Twitter. You can also help build the feed by tagging new developments you encounter.
