2024-03-28T19:34:11Z
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/oai
oai:ojs.mcfns.com:article/19
2011-04-16T23:16:42Z
Journal:Editorial
v2
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/MCFNS.1-41
2011-04-16T23:16:42Z
Mathematical and Computational Forestry & Natural-Resource Sciences (MCFNS)
Vol 1, No 1: MCFNS February 28, 2009; Pages: 41-46 (6)
The Foundation of Mathematical and Computational Forestry & Natural-Resource Sciences (MCFNS)
Peer-reviewed Opinionated Discussions
Cieszewski, Chris J; The University of Georgia, USA
Strub, Mike R; Weyerhaeuser Company, Hot Springs, AR, USA
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:Authors grant the journal right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) following the publication by the journal, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
url:http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/MCFNS.1-41
mathematical forestry, computational forestry, Natural Resource Sciences, mathematical and computational forestry, natural resource sciences
MCFNS, Publishing, peer review, refereeing, open access, refereed journal, forestry research, forestry, mathematical forestry, computational forestry, TeX, LaTeX
USA, North America, Europe, Asia, Woldwide
Contemporary
publishing, refereed journal,
University of Georgia, Athens GA 30602 USA
en
The International Journal of Mathematical and Computational Forestry & Natural-Resource Sciences publishes biannual quantitative and analytical works in mathematical and computational forestry and natural resource sciences. The two areas of this scope cover the extreme ends of the currently (several decades old) predominant model of forestry and natural resource research. The center of this model consists of empirical data collection and associated statistical analysis. On one extreme of this model lies analytical derivation, such as equation derivation, mathematical proofs, and hypothetical theories. On the other extreme of the spectrum lie the modern computational sciences based on massive amounts of computations allowing solutions to formerly inconceivable problems. The journal also covers other works geared towards implementation of new computer related technologies or computational solutions.This journal applies a 3-stage peer review process that includes the traditional editorial consideration and double blind peer review by appointed referees, as well as a modern concept of Open Public Peer-Review system posting journal preprints online for worldwide scrutiny prior to their final publication. This journal promotes the modern features of e-publishing including but not limited to: Open Access, LaTeX support, advanced color graphs and animation publishing, e-attachments, active hyperlinks, custom intercept-links (URLs), flexibility in citation style, accompanying publication of original source manuscripts, manuscript public comments and discussion, and publication of outstanding Reviews as well as dispute and error corrections. MCFNS 1(1):41-46.
oai:ojs.mcfns.com:article/202
2021-04-14T18:18:31Z
Journal:Editorial
v2
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/MCFNS7.2_4
2021-04-14T18:18:31Z
Mathematical and Computational Forestry & Natural-Resource Sciences (MCFNS)
Vol 7, No 2: MCFNS September 30, 2015; 81-92(12)
Evaluating traditional peer-review processes and their alternatives: An opinionated discussion
Peer-reviewed Opinionated Discussions
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/download/202/1257
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/download/202/1258
http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/download/202/1259
Weiskittel, Aaron; University of Maine, School of Forest Resources
2015-09-30 00:00:00
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:Authors grant the journal right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) following the publication by the journal, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
url:http://mcfns.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/MCFNS7.2_4
Publishing,
Scientific publications and journals; pre- and post-publication review; high volume and independent review
North America
Contemporary;
Publishing statistics
en
The advancement of science requires the timely and effective communication of important findings, which often takes the form of peer-reviewed journal articles. In the past decade, there has been significant changes in the world of scientific publishing with the rise of e-journals, open-access articles, and a greater volume of manuscript submissions. However, the overwhelming majority of journals rely on a traditional peer-review model, which is often inefficient and ineffective. In this discussion, I evaluate the core assumptions of traditional peer-review processes, assess current alternatives to traditional peer-review, and provide recommendations for authors, reviewers, Associate Editors, and Editors. Overall, the intent of the discussion is to raise the importance of this issue and provide some suggestions for change.