Fast, linked, and open – the future of taxonomic publishing for plants: launching the journal PhytoKeys
2010
Launching the Journal PhytoKeys
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Lyubomir Penev, W. John Kress, Sandra Knapp, De-Zhu Li, Susanne Renner
Primary Institution: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences & Pensoft Publishers
Conclusion
PhytoKeys aims to establish a new model of open-access taxonomic publishing that adheres to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
Supporting Evidence
- PhytoKeys will publish articles in both print and online formats to ensure accessibility.
- The journal adheres to open access principles, allowing free distribution of published works.
- PhytoKeys aims to enhance taxonomic publishing through the use of Web 2.0 technologies.
Takeaway
PhytoKeys is a new journal that will publish plant research for free online, making it easier for everyone to access important information about plants.
Methodology
The journal will use XML markup and semantic enhancements to improve the publication and dissemination of taxonomic information.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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