Electronic publishing and Acupuncture in Medicine

Area of Science:

• Medical Publishing
• Scientific Communication
• Digital Journals

Background:

• The internet has significantly transformed scientific publishing models.
• Open access journals offer rapid publication and universal access, often funded by author publication charges.
• Professional organizations and commercial entities also play roles in scientific dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss current scientific publishing models and their impact on the journal Acupuncture in Medicine.
• To outline the journal's strategy for embracing open access and digital integration.
• To inform readers about changes in article accessibility and database inclusion.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of current trends in scientific publishing, including open access and digital databases.
• Description of Acupuncture in Medicine's publishing policies regarding print and online formats.
• Explanation of the journal's integration with electronic databases like PubMed's LinkOut scheme.

Main Results:

• Acupuncture in Medicine will continue print publication but make all research articles open access.
• Non-subscribers will incur charges for certain articles for the initial 12 months post-publication.
• All journal articles will be electronically submitted to databases and included in the LinkOut scheme.

Conclusions:

• The journal is adapting to the digital landscape by implementing open access for research.
• Strategic integration with electronic databases ensures broader discoverability of published research.
• A balanced approach maintains print tradition while enhancing online accessibility and reach.