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Proudly nonprofit.

H Holden Thorp¹

¹H. Holden Thorp Editor-in-Chief, Science journals.

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|September 28, 2023

Summary

Science, published by the nonprofit AAAS, prioritizes scientists over profit, unlike for-profit journals like Cell and Nature. This distinction guides editorial decisions, emphasizing scientific advancement.

Area of Science:

Scientific Publishing
Scholarly Communication

Background:

Science is a highly influential journal impacting research and careers.
The journal is part of discussions around "CNS" (Cell, Nature, Science) periodicals.

Discussion:

A key distinction exists between Science and other major journals like Cell and Nature.
Cell and Nature are published by for-profit companies (Elsevier and Springer Nature).

Key Insights:

Science is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a nonprofit organization.
Unlike its for-profit counterparts, Science does not generate revenue for shareholders.
This nonprofit status influences Science's decision-making, prioritizing scientists and research over profit.

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Highlighting the nonprofit status of Science is crucial for understanding its editorial independence.
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