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Subject: Journal of Maps
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:04:32 +1100
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A new map journal is calling for papers:
Journal of Maps: a new multi-disciplinary, international journal
Website: http://www.journalofmaps.com
Launch: 4th May 2004
Mike J Smith, Editor-in-Chief
We are pleased to announce a "call for papers" for the newly created
Journal of Maps (JoM). The establishment of JoM has come out of the
realisation
that academic map publication is in gradual decline. JoM will provide a
channel
for researchers to publish map based material not normally accepted by
traditional journals that can then be referred to and viewed by others.
JoM has been established as a UK charity, aiming to publish original,
bespoke, maps from any discipline. The editorial panel has been
specifically put together to provide a broad range of knowledge,
expertise and
experience. As a journal, we suspect that initial emphasis will be upon
traditional geo-subjects, however other subject areas will be strongly
encouraged to submit original work.
JoM is an entirely electronic, online journal. All published material will
be given away freely and therefore JoM has opted to follow a reverse
publishing model. The author will pay a nominal fee to cover the review
and distribution process. The journal's website
(http://www.journalofmaps.com) will provide a fully searchable front-end
to JoM's published materials. We accept that not everyone will want to
view maps electronically and therefore all materials will be of press
publishable quality.
In order to use the online facilities of JoM, a user needs to register.
Basic registration allows access to published materials; personal details
need to be provided in order to submit a map for publication. The principal
author will need to supply a press-quality map and a short article ready
for review. The article should describe the data presented in the map
and any
pertinent techniques used during the collection/mapping process. We will
not accept long articles incorporating data analysis and interpretation, as
these would be better published in traditional subject-based journals. The
principal author should also supply the details of two people who may act
as external referees; these persons should not have recently published with
the author(s) or work at the same institution. When submitted, an
article will
be reviewed by two members of the editorial panel, in addition to the two
external referees.
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Dr Mike J Smith, Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Maps
School of Earth Sciences and Geography
Penrhyn Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE UK
tel +44 (0)208 547 7500
fax +44 (0)208 547 7497
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Dr Brendan Whyte,
School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies,
University of Melbourne, Vic 3010, AUSTRALIA
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