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Summary:

This book is a very concise introduction to the basic knowledge of scientific publishing. It starts with the basics of writing a scientific paper, and recalls the different types of scientific documents. In gives an overview on the major scientific publishing companies and different business models. The book also introduces to abstracting and indexing services and how they can be used for the evaluation of science, scientists, and institutions. Last but not least, this short book faces the problem of plagiarism and publication ethics.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
• References
• 2. Technical and Cognitive Skills in the Context of Scientific Writing
• 2.1. Technical and Cognitive Skills
• 2.2. Factors Influencing Creativity
• References
• 3. Types of Scientific Publications
• 3.1. Overview
• 3.2. Assessment of the Different Forms of Scientific Publications
• 3.3. Identification of Publications: ISBN, ISSN, and DOI
• 3.3.1. ISBN
• 3.3.2. ISSN
• 3.3.3. DOI
• References
• 4. Publishing Companies, Publishing Fees, and Open Access Journals
• 4.1. Introduction
• 4.2. Costs of Journal Publishing
• 4.3. Bearing the Costs of Journal Publishing: Business Models
• References
• 5. Abstract and Index Databases (Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Google Scholar)

• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Web of Knowledge
• 5.3. Scopus
• 5.4. Google Scholar
• 5.5. Comparison of the Databases
• References
• 6. Statistical Evaluation of Bibliographical Data: Evaluation of Journals, Scientists, and Institutions
• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Impact Factor
• 6.3. Hirsch-Index or h-Index
• 6.4. Other Bibliometric Measures
• 6.5. Evaluation of Research and Scientists
• 6.6. International University Rankings
• References
• 7. Publishing in Scientific Journals
• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. Time Frame of Publication
• 7.3. Peer-Review Approaches
• 7.4. Basic Structure of a Manuscript
• 7.4.1. Manuscript Title
• 7.4.2. Authors
• 7.4.3. Abstract
• 7.4.4. Keywords
• 7.4.5. Introduction
• 7.4.6. Methodology
• 7.4.7. Results and Discussion
• 7.4.8. Literature Section
• 7.5. Submission of a Manuscript
• 7.5.1. Text Formatting and Illustrations
• 7.5.2. Cover Letter
• 7.5.3. Recommending Reviewers
• 7.6. Revision of a Manuscript
• References
• 8. Ethical Guidelines for Publishing
• 8.1. Introduction
• 8.2. Plagiarism
• 8.3. Data Fabrication and Falsification
• 8.4. Multiple Submission
• 8.5. Redundant Publication
• 8.6. Authorship
• 8.7. Conflicts of Interest
• 8.8. Consequences
• References
• 9. Strategies to Publish
• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. Journal Selection Process
• References.

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Author/Creator:

Öchsner, Andreas

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Introduction to scientific publishing: backgrounds, concepts, strategies [by Öchsner, A.]

Related Series:

SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology

Subjects:

Technical writing — Study and teaching — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Technical writing — Handbooks, manuals, etc.

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

T11 .O24 2013eb

ISBNs:

9783642386466 (electronic bk.)
3642386466 (electronic bk.)
3642386458 [Invalid]
9783642386459 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

852954904

Other Control Numbers:

EBC1317676 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp10836042