CALL FOR PAPERS
To: Canadian Scholarly Journal Editors and Managing Editors
From: Rowland Lorimer, Editor, Scholarly and Research Communication (SRC)
Re: The Dynamics and Potential of Canadian Scholarly Journal Publishing
Scholarly and Research Communication is seeking analyses of how journal editors are maximizing or could maximize their journal’s contribution to Canadian research in building, maintaining, and celebrating recognition of Canadian research communities. The following provides context.
After reviewing the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) proposed changes to the Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) program the Board of Directors of CALJ has written to the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, who is responsibility of SSHRC. It is felt that if implemented the recommendations will significantly impact the sustainability of many of our most successful journals