NEW JOURNAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

NEW JOURNAL PROPOSAL

TITLE, AIMS AND SCOPE 1. Provisional Title

2. Please provide a list of as many keywords as you can that adequately describe the journal, and which could be used for a literature/field search.

3. Please provide a statement of about 300-500 words which sets out the reasons for proposing a new journal, appraises the general field of which the journal will be a part and its place in that field, and summarises the aims of the journal and the scope of its contents, including the types of articles to be accepted (e.g., research, correspondence, news items, meeting reports, bibliography/ abstracts, etc.) Also, please include details of any comments or feedback you have received from colleagues/peers about this journal proposal.

Background

Aims and Scope

Examples of topics covered by the journal include:

Additional regular features include:

4. How many issues/articles do you envisage the journal publishing every year?

EDITORSHIP

1. Would you wish to serve as the main Editor? If so, please provide details of your academic and professional qualifications and list your previous publications.

2. Who (if anyone) would you wish to have as co-editor/associate editor(s)?

3. If you would not wish to be Editor, who would be your first choice for this position?

4. Please attach a list of those whom you suggest should be invited to serve on the Editorial Board, to provide good subject area and international coverage.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Please provide us with details of suitable experts/relevant people in the field who we might contact to give feedback on this proposal.

2. Please provide any other information that you think might be helpful (e.g. funding development or growth in the field, major research initiatives and centres, relevant conference details, etc.)

INTEGRATED PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, INDIAMAIL THIS FORM DULY FILLED TO editorial@ipublishing.co.in