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Editorial Note: Change of Publisher and New Policies
Editor-in-Chief
The first volume of DNA Research was published in 1994, and since then, it has been published as a leading journal in the field. The online version of the journal was launched in 2000. From its launch, the online journal has been freely accessible to all readers without charge. Though thorough analysis has not been performed to confirm causality, with stringent peer review for high quality papers and a full-sponsored free online access, the journal has received much attention, and articles in the journal have attracted much citation.
As we have become the top impact factor journal in Japan, our next goal is to become recognized internationally. In order to achieve this goal, the Editorial Board and I have decided that it is necessary to publish with an international publisher who can help us to further develop the journal. I here gladly announce that we have decided to publish with Oxford University Press.
As part of our collaboration with Oxford University Press, I am introducing several changes in journal policy and functionality.
Open Access Model
First, I have decided that as of the first issue of 2006 the journal will move to an Open Access model, a model where authors will be charged for publication in the journal in order to continue free access for all readers, and to increase the journal functionality and dissemination. Authors will be charged $500 for publishing an article in the journal. This Open Access charge is in addition to any normal colour charges that might apply. However, in order to encourage growth of research in developing countries, waivers are applied to authors from such countries that are listed in OUP's qualifying countries. An additional waiver is available for articles which the Editorial Board recommend as being of particularly high importance. Interested authors should contact the Editor in charge of his/her paper.
Online Version at HighWire Press
Though I regret having to introduce an extra author charge, this new author charge will enable continued access to all readers, while introducing many improvements. One of the biggest change, which has already been implemented in 2005, is the relaunch of the online journal on HighWire Press at http://dnaresearch.oxfordjournals.org/. HighWire Press is a reknown platform hosting many high quality journals, and I believe that sharing such a platform will increase the visibility of DNA Research.
Old issues have already been relocated to this site and are available as pdf files. Recent issues, starting with Volume 12 issue 3, now include a HTML version with added functionality. The journal is now registered in CrossRef, and references are linked to cited articles, and forward links will be created between new articles citing the relevant article. Authors will be able to keep track of how many times a citation is made on his or her article, and see how many times the article is downloaded. Moreover, Advanced Access is introduced, where accepted articles will be published online before the issue is published in print. The average time from acceptance to online publication will be greatly reduced.
Online Submission and Peer Review
The journal is also planning the implementation of an online submission system in Spring, 2006. This will facilitate easy submission, and global peer review in a shorter time span. I hope that international authors will consider DNA Research as their choice of submission.
I am grateful to the Editors for their increased support during this important time of change, and ask for their continued help in the further growth and success of DNA Research.
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