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BioMEMS and Cellular Biology: Perspectives and Applications

BioMEMS and Cellular Biology: Perspectives and Applications

Published on: October 1, 2007

Editorial.

|April 29, 2009

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This note celebrates the second anniversary of Focus Issues in peer-reviewed publishing, introduced in August 1997 with "Mid-IR Laser Materials." This innovative format has since expanded to 25 issues, influencing other journals.

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Area of Science:

Scientific publishing
Peer-reviewed journals
Scholarly communication

Background:

Focus Issues were introduced two years ago, in August 1997.
The inaugural Focus Issue was titled "Mid-IR Laser Materials" and comprised 5 articles.
This marked the introduction of a new format into peer-reviewed science publishing.

Purpose of the Study:

To commemorate the second anniversary of the Focus Issues format.
To highlight the growth and impact of Focus Issues in scientific publishing.
To acknowledge the role of Focus Coordinators and anticipate future contributions.

Main Methods:

The note serves as an anniversary reflection on the inception and development of Focus Issues.
It references the initial Focus Issue and its coordinator.

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It notes the subsequent publication of 25 additional Focus Issues with 4-10 articles each.

Main Results:

The Focus Issues format has been successfully implemented over the past two years.
A total of 25 Focus Issues have been published since the first one.
The format has gained traction, with other journals beginning to adopt it.

Conclusions:

The second anniversary of Focus Issues is a significant milestone in scientific publishing.
The continued success and adoption by other journals indicate the value of the Focus Issues format.
The note serves as an invitation for continued engagement and future contributions from Focus Coordinators.