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Title: Challenges Facing Scientific Publishing in the Field of Earth & Space Sciences
Abstract The scientific publishing landscape is evolving rapidly. This evolution is driven by a confluence of internal and external forces, including the growth of metrics‐based evaluation of scientists; an increasing volume of manuscripts combined with expectations for rapid review and publication; an increasing number of journals, includingfor‐profitOpen Access publications; and the adoption of preprint servers across a growing range of disciplines. Many of these forces are contributing to personal anxiety and fatigue for authors, reviewers, and editors. Collectively, they are placing substantial stress on scientific publishing, which is a foundational pillar of the scientific enterprise. As editors of American Geophysical Union journals and books, we remain confident in the fundamental foundations of scientific publishing, but we are concerned about the impact of these increasing stressors. By affirming and investing in editorial values, respecting scientific integrity and credibility, and committing to accessibility, transparency, and accountability, we can fortify the foundations of the scientific enterprise during a time of rapid change.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2153786
PAR ID:
10554903
Author(s) / Creator(s):
Corporate Creator(s):
Publisher / Repository:
American Geophysical Union
Date Published:
Journal Name:
AGU Advances
Volume:
5
Issue:
4
ISSN:
2576-604X
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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