I share Paul Rosen's concerns. I think a good starting point could be
peer review and publication of a selection of CSRG seminar papers
annually, with the market building as the market dictates.
Dr John Parkin
Reader in Transport Engineering and Planning
University of Bolton
Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB UK
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Sent: 15 September 2008 14:11
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Subject: e-journal?
Hello all,
Full of inspiration after the UWE gathering, I've been having a word
with our university research office and the possibility is present to
establish a formal, peer-reviewed, online journal e.g. "Research in
Cycling and Society".
The first question is whether there would be sufficient support for me
to go ahead with this .
It would be hosted by University of Chester but have a web portal of its
own.
The possibility exists there for any other institution or department to
be listed as a supporter if willing to provide a nominal sum to help
establish the nec. seed capital and finance for copy editing.
Volunteers would also be needed to be part of the editorial team.
I'd be happy to co-ordinate.
This would provide us with an initial voice and outlet for our various
bits of research that we are engaged with and an ongoing means of
publication for those necessary bits of work that don't seem to always
find a home in other journals, and for the publication of developed
conference papers.
What do people think?
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