Diana,
You describe the tyranny of scientific publication. We write the
papers, received no payment for our efforts, and at times even have to
pay to be published. We volunteer our time to review papers, or serve as
editors, again without compensation. At least we don't have to pay for
the "honor" of being a reviewer or editor. All profits devolve to the
publisher; we support the publisher with our time and intellectual
property. Many publishers insist on holding a copyright on our work for
which we receive no compensation and restrict dissemination of our
ppaers! Copyright is held despite the fact that the ultimate source of
support for the science described in our papers most often comes from
the public coffers (e.g. NIH) and thus arguably should be the property
of the people of nation whose taxes paid for the study.
The exploitive system is much like the "student" athlete in the US
wherein the athlete competes in a sport, receives no salary and the
"big" money goes directly to the University. On-line free access
publications have not solved the problem as the on-line journals
typically charge exorbitant page charges.
John
John David Sorkin M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Biostatistics and Informatics
University of Maryland School of Medicine Division of Gerontology
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10 North Greene Street
GRECC (BT/18/GR)
Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
(Phone) 410-605-7119
(Fax) 410-605-7913 (Please call phone number above prior to faxing) >>>
"Kornbrot, Diana" <[log in to unmask]> 7/6/2013 4:39 AM >>>
This is an exciting opportunity to subsidise Sage’s profits.
the info suggests that time commitment will be of order of 4
hours/week, i.e. 10% of annual salary.
Where does this resource come form?
1. it is overtime outside editor’s normal job. If so, think whether
you want to donate 10%of your salary to Sage. Would cancer research be a
better destination?
And/or
2. your employer is counting this work as apart of your normal work
load. If so, they are either employing someone else to do that work and
so subsidising Sage, or the time to devote to normal work, e.g. Students
or patients is diminished. Of course they are also paying through the
ose for journal subscription
Of course, you are also contributing to the filed of Child Health Care
and this is a valuable contribution and I am an admirer of all editors
who do selflessly contribute. Nevertheles subsidising Sage is a by
product of this dedication
Of course, editors’ CVs and departmental reputation also benefit, but
10% of salay. Is that reasonable
Best
Diana Kornbrot
On 04/07/2013 14:09, "Margaret Anne Hurley" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
Dear Colleagues
The Journal of Child Health Care is actively seeking a highly motivated
and committed individual to undertake the post of Editor (Statistical).
This exciting opportunity reflects the growth of the Journal and a
commitment to further develop and enhance the impact of the Journal. The
journal is the official journal of the Association of British Paediatric
Nurses (ABPN). It also works in partnership with the CCNI in Australia.
The Editor (Statistical) will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and
Editors (UK, USA, Australasia & Far East) with particular responsibility
for providing statistical review and advice to the Editors, enhancing
the profile of the Journal, working innovatively to sustain and enhance
the global standing of the journal (e.g., impact factor), managing
manuscripts and contributing to decision making, liaising with
contributors, reviewers and other members of the Editorial Board team,
promoting the work of the journal and supporting its development in
other ways.
If you are interested in this role, full details are available at the
link
http://chc.sagepub.com/site/includefiles/ES0613.pdf
Regards
Margaret Hurley
UCLan School of Health
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