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Subject: Re: Post of Statistical Editor for the Journal of Child Health
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From: John Sorkin <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sat, July 06, 2013 6:15 am
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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

 

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(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]">[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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