14. PUBLICATIONS
14.1. STATUS REPORT
Dr. Jost reviewed the problems with the publication schedules
for PAC and CI. PAC is currently late due to delays in the submission
of manuscripts. While the number of subscriptions to PAC continues
to decline, the rate of decline seems to be less than that for
most scientific journals.
14.2. APPROVAL OF SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR 1999
Dr. Jost noted that the subscription increase for PAC
proposed by the Committee on Printed and Electronic Publications
is ~7%, significantly less than the 12% increase proposed by
Blackwell. The Bureau approved the subscription rates for 1999
as recommended by CPEP.
14.3. PROPOSAL TO REOPEN THE PUBLISHING CONTRACT
Dr. Jost emphasized that the recommendation from the Committee
on Printed and Electronic Publications to reopen the publishing
contract is not based primarily on financial considerations,
but rather, the increased flexibility foreseen if the Union becomes
its own publisher for PAC and CI. The ability to
set subscription rates so as to increase the subscriber base
for PAC and the need to explore how electronic publishing
could be used to further the Union's desire to make its work
more widely and readily available, were seen as most important.
While the dates suggested were aggressive, they were in line
with being able to make a decision about PAC at the meeting
of the Executive Committee in April 1999. A decision on book
publishing could be made later, since books did not have the
same regular publication schedule as a journal. An additional
point to be considered is the need to set clear criteria to judge
if a self-publishing arrangement is working as expected.
After some discussion, the Bureau approved the recommendation
of CPEP to open the publication contract. The Executive Director
was asked to prepare bid packages for PAC and books and
to develop a more detailed analysis of the self-publishing option
for PAC.
14.4. ENVIRONMENTAL ESTROGENS SPECIAL ISSUE
Prof. Fischli noted that this project is a joint effort of
IUPAC-IUTOX-IUPHAR with financial support from ICSU for the dissemination
of the special issue. Dr. Wright reviewed the history of the
project and noted that each contribution had been peer reviewed.
Dr. Miyamoto will present a summary of the subject of environmental
estrogens at the meeting of the International Federation for
Chemical Safety later this year in Yokohama, Japan. The possibility
of developing a speaker pack on this subject for use by IUPAC
officers and others was raised. The special issue is planned
to be the September issue of PAC with a publication date
of late November. IUPHAR and IUTOX have agreed to purchase 200
copies each and other organizations such as the CMA and CEFIC
are expected to purchase multiple copies. Dr. Miyamoto has arranged
for a Japanese translation to be completed by early next year.
14.5. SPECIAL TOPICS EDITOR FOR PURE AND
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Dr. Becker reviewed the concept of a special topics editor
for PAC. This person would not be editor of PAC,
but rather would be responsible for developing special topic
issues or review articles. Dr. Becker reported that Prof. James
Bull of the University of Cape Town had agreed to accept the
position. He will be in the US in October and will visit the
Secretariat to discuss his plans. It was pointed out that the
Pure and Applied Chemistry Editorial Advisory Board would need
to be more active in support of the initiatives introduced by
Prof. Bull.
14.6. FORUM EDITOR FOR CHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
Prof. Jortner discussed the concept of the Forum Editor for
Chemistry International as intended to promote discussion of
science policy issues of interest to the global chemistry community.
While a number of people had been approached about this position,
no one had yet been found to take on this assignment.
14.7. SUPPLEMENT TO "HISTORY OF IUPAC"
Dr. Jost reported that a final draft of the supplement to
the History of IUPAC had been received from Prof. Brown. Dr.
Becker reviewed the reasons for commissioning the supplement,
especially the retirement of Dr. Williams and the transfer of
the Union's records to North Carolina.
The manuscript will be sent to all the current IUPAC Officers
and recent former Officers for review.
14.8. DISSOLUTION OF THE CHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Becker noted that the Chemistry International Editorial
Advisory Board is no longer considered necessary. The Executive
Committee therefore approved the dissolution of the EAB.
14.9. ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
- A DISCUSSION
Prof. Jortner noted that scientific journals are consolidating,
creating the need for ethical guidelines that are international
rather than only national. Electronic publication introduces
new questions and issues. A small working group will be set up
to address these issues. The members of the Bureau were asked
to provide suggestions for participants.
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