Dear all As a sequel to a short (but periodic) debate a few weeks back about open access publishing, list members may be interested to know about this free publishing resource that enables open access journals. Open Journal Systems is run by the Public Knowledge Network and manages all stages of the publishing process - online. ---- Open Journal Systems "Scholars need the means to launch a new generation of journals committed to open access, and to help existing journals that elect to make the transition to open access..." Budapest Open Access Initiative, 2002 Open Journal Systems (OJS) is a journal management and publishing system that has been developed by the Public Knowledge Project through its federally funded efforts to expand and improve access to research. OJS Features 1. OJS is installed locally and locally controlled. 2. Editors configure requirements, sections, review process, etc. 3. Online submission and management of all content. 4. Subscription module with delayed open access options. 5. Comprehensive indexing of content part of global system. 6. Reading Tools for content, based on field and editors' choice. 7. Email notification and commenting ability for readers. 8. Complete context-sensitive online Help support. Web: http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=ojs Best Steve -- Steven Cummins MSc PhD Senior Lecturer & NIHR Senior Fellow School of Geography Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS T: 44 020 7882 7653 (direct) F: 44 020 7882 7479 E: [log in to unmask] W: Healthy Environments Research Programme http://webspace.qmul.ac.uk/healthyenvironments/index.html http://www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/staff/cumminss.html