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Our collaboration with Copernicus will end on 31 December 2021 due to a new public procurement, which had to be carried out by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin as a public institution. We sincerely thank Copernicus for the successful and trustworthy collaboration for so many years! From 1 January 2022 onwards, Fossil Record will be published by Pensoft.
Our collaboration with Copernicus will end on 31 December 2021 due to a new public procurement, which had to be carried out by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin as a public institution. We sincerely thank Copernicus for the successful and trustworthy collaboration for so many years! From 1 January 2022 onwards, Fossil Record will be published by Pensoft.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.
As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
A team of palaeontologists headed by David Cicimurri from the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia describe two new fossil shark species from Georgia and Alabama in the United States which are approximately 65 and 35 million years old, respectively.
A team of palaeontologists headed by David Cicimurri from the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia describe two new fossil shark species from Georgia and Alabama in the United States which are approximately 65 and 35 million years old, respectively.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.
Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.
The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.
As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.
A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.
A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.
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14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.
14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.
Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the FR website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading FR articles.
Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the FR website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading FR articles.
To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).
To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).
Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) - not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.
Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) - not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.
The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics.
The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics.
As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.
As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.
Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.
Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.
The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.
The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.
The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.
The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.
Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.
Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.
From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".
To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".
Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.
Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.
Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.
Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.
As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
Christian Klug, Torsten Scheyer (both from the University of Zurich), and Johannes Müller (MfN) joined the editorial board.
Christian Klug, Torsten Scheyer (both from the University of Zurich), and Johannes Müller (MfN) joined the editorial board.
Since Copernicus Publications took over the publication of Fossil Record in 2014, all articles were published with author's copyright and distributed under the CC BY 3.0 licence. Now, also the back volumes are distributed under this license.
Since Copernicus Publications took over the publication of Fossil Record in 2014, all articles were published with author's copyright and distributed under the CC BY 3.0 licence. Now, also the back volumes are distributed under this license.
Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.
Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.
Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.
Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.
Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
Fossil Record (FR) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.
Fossil Record (FR) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.
In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal FR authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.
In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal FR authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.
The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
We have updated our data policy: it now also refers to the Data Citation Principles and stresses the necessity of data availability.
We have updated our data policy: it now also refers to the Data Citation Principles and stresses the necessity of data availability.
Fossil Record (FR) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.
Fossil Record (FR) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.
The FR website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:
The FR website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:
Fossil Record (FR) has been added to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
Fossil Record (FR) has been added to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to be used by its scientists in 2015.
In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to be used by its scientists in 2015.
Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) have agreed on central billing of article processing charges.
Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) have agreed on central billing of article processing charges.
Fossil Record (FR) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on.
Fossil Record (FR) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on.