Why another journal? The traditional
printed journal is rapidly on its way out. During this transition,
all kinds of hybrid models are coming out- mostly combinations
of printed and online, subscription or free, peer-reviewed
or not. One of my favorites, Zootaxa, is unfortunately
subscription-based and the funding subsidizes a paper version
and the professional layout and design work. But, with easily
accessible software for layout and online-only publishing,
there is no need for restricted access and little need for
editorial rejection of reasonable manuscripts. JOSF is a free
peer-reviewed journal open to all submissions. more
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