In naming Anthony J. Smith the new editor of Journal of Dental Research, Stephen Challacombe made a point of saying, "With the increasing focus on Open Access issues in scientific publishing, Dr. Smith's perspectives will be critical to the continued success of the JDR." JDR is currently a subscription-based journal. (PS: Does Challacombe's remark indicate that Smith will be valued for resisting OA or promoting it? Neither the journal web site nor the press release on Smith's appointment gives a clue. Stay tuned.)
Posted by
Peter Suber at 3/10/2004 03:55:00 PM.
The open access movement:
Putting peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature
on the internet. Making it available free of charge and
free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
Removing the barriers to serious research.
