Editing in Jamaica 1989–1998

Stephen K. Donovan
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Stephen K. Donovan: Taxonomy and Systematics Group, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden, The Netherlands

Publications, 2016, vol. 4, issue 2, 1-5

Abstract: Despite changes in technology that have improved both production and the final product, small local journals still have a low profile and struggle to obtain adequate copy, in terms of both quality and quantity. My experiences as editor of two small journals in Jamaica in the 1990s provided similar problems to those that are encountered by many editors today. Endeavour to persevere, but, if you are not appreciated, be prepared to resign in order to retain your own respect. There will always be more jobs for good editors.

Keywords: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; Contributions to Geology, UWI, Mona; peer review; printing; conference volumes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 D83 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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