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A new model proposes a single, open access life sciences journal to address issues like publication fees and impact factor. This unified journal, managed by learned societies, aims to reform scientific publishing for better inclusivity and career progression.

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  • Life Sciences
  • Scientific Publishing
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Current life sciences publishing faces challenges including high publication and subscription fees.
  • The emphasis on impact factor and "glamorous" journals can negatively affect career progression.
  • Existing open access models present ethical and financial concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel publishing structure for life sciences.
  • To address and reform issues within current publishing paradigms.
  • To outline a feasible model for a unified, open access life sciences journal.

Main Methods:

  • Envisioning a single, overarching life sciences journal.
  • Structuring the journal with sections managed by learned societies.
  • Implementing a peer review process managed by these societies.
  • Publishing all accepted scientific literature as open access without author fees.

Main Results:

  • The proposed structure aims to reform journal fees and the merit system in science.
  • It seeks to address unethical aspects associated with open access publishing.
  • The model is conceptually feasible and can leverage existing online platforms.

Conclusions:

  • A single, open access, online life sciences journal can solve numerous problems in current publishing.
  • This inclusive publishing paradigm is feasible to implement.
  • The proposed model offers a potential solution for more equitable scientific communication.