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ISSN: 3033-3318
Part of the Book Series " Pharmaceutical Science "
Series Editor: Rosario Pignatello
More than 6,627 editors and co-editors from 176 countries have worked with IntechOpen.
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About the Book
This book will be a self-contained collection of scholarly papers targeting an audience of practicing researchers, academics, PhD students and other scientists. The contents of the book will be written by multiple authors and edited by experts in the field.
Being the Academic Editor
The quality demonstrated in the more than 8,100 books published by IntechOpen would not be possible without the input of the leading researchers who take on the role of Academic Editors. Each one of our Academic Editors is a specialist in their given field, and their engagement makes it possible to reach the high standards required by the scientific community.
Develop a comprehensive outline for the book.
Carefully evaluate all submissions, deciding whether to accept, reject, or provide suggestions for further revision.
Review submissions in adherence with IntechOpen’s Editorial policies and ensure compliance with COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
Utilize the provided tool, iThenticate, to perform plagiarism checks.
Define the book’s table of contents based on manuscripts that successfully passed the review process.
Define a final title of the book and contribute a preface that introduces the book to the desired audience.
Content
+89,600
Open Access Scientific Works
+8,100
Open Access Books
26
Book Series
2
Open Science Journals
Community
14 %
From World
Top 500 Universities
10
Nobel Prize Laureates
441
Top 1% Highly Cited
Researchers (Clarivate™)
+12,200
Research Institutions
Impact
+235M
Total Downloads
+2M
Monthly Page Views
Citations
+635,000
+318,000
Team
1:1
Support
Dedicated Publishing Process Managers providing personalized support throughout the publication process.
Efficient submission and review via our author-centered platform.
Content
+89,600
Open Access Scientific Works
+8,100
Open Access Books
26
Book Series
2
Open Science Journals
Community
14 %
From World
Top 500 Universities
10
Nobel Prize Laureates
441
Top 1% Highly Cited
Researchers (Clarivate™)
+12,200
Research Institutions
Impact
+235M
Total Downloads
+2M
Monthly Page Views
Citations
+635,000
+318,000
Team
1:1
Support
Dedicated Publishing Process Managers providing personalized support throughout the publication process.
Efficient submission and review via our author-centered platform.
Publication Process and Support
Dedicated Publishing Process Manager
A dedicated PPM will support you throughout the editorial process and manage all communication with the authors.
Streamlined Editorial Process
A user-friendly editor panel will facilitate work for a straightforward editorial experience.
Complimentary English Language Copyediting and Typesetting
Free services to enhance content quality.
Professional Development
Stay Informed
Your editorial involvement will keep you updated on the latest research in your field.
Collaboration Opportunities
Collaborations with co-editors and authors help expand the professional network.
Complimentary Copies
Complimentary Hard Copies
You will receive two complimentary hard copies of your book.
Complimentary EBook
The eBook version of your book in PDF format will be readily available.
Content Visibility and Access
Early Visibility ('Online First')
Published chapters are searchable and citable without delay.
Indexing
Regular submission of books to relevant databases. For a complete list, please refer to the Indexing and Abstracting page.
Post-Publication Metrics
Access reports on downloads, citations, online mentions, and readership by region.
Special Incentives for Academic Editors
Fee-Free Publication
Publish a chapter without any fees.
Invite-an-author reduction
Invited authors receive a £500 reduction on the open access publishing fee.
Special Editor's Reduction
Enjoy special reductions on printed IntechOpen titles.
IntechOpen is dedicated to publishing exclusively peer-reviewed papers and books. All scientific works are subject to peer-review prior to publishing. IntechOpen is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and all participating referees and Academic Editors are instructed to review submitted scientific works in line with the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer-Reviewers where applicable.
Barry J. Marshall
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2005
Gary Yohe
Joel Smith
Gustavo J. Nagy
Senior members of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Gerard’t Hooft
Nobel Laureate in Physics 1999
Harold W. Kroto
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 1996
Yoshinori Ohsumi
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2016
Gérard A. Mourou
Nobel Laureate in Physics 2018
Geoffrey E. Hinton
Nobel Laureate in Physics 2024
Vernon L. Smith
Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences 2002
A Word From Our Academic Editors
Being an IntechOpen Academic Editor allows me to keep up to date with topics of interest to my research and academic discipline. It allows me to build collaborations with colleagues globally. As a scientist, I personally benefit from expert knowledge of my subject area. As an academic, I promote the open access content to my students.
University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Being IntechOpen Academic Editor means having the opportunity to constantly learn by being exposed to creative, diverse, and updated knowledge.
Mansoura University, Egypt
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional publishing experience I had with IntechOpen. Throughout the entire publication process, I was consistently impressed with the professionalism, efficiency, and support I received from IntechOpen. Your dedication to ensuring the highest quality standards in publishing truly shines through in the finished product.
Hormozgan University, Iran
Chair of NWIO-WG at IOC/IGC UNESCO
Editing with IntechOpen has been a great scientific experience and a privilege for me and the authors on my team. I want to highlight the professionalism and the ability to connect scientists and authors from around the world, especially the work of the entire team that provides constant personalised attention, solving any questions during the editing process.
Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola (Málaga), Spain
Nowadays, ensuring knowledge reaches every researcher is paramount. Open science and open access for publication are crucial for driving progress in our society. IntechOpen stands as an excellent choice for disseminating this knowledge through open access.
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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