Stephanie Tzarnas1, Chris D Tzarnas2. 1. Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2. Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Electronic address: tzarnas@comcast.net.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The new open-access journal business model is changing the publication landscape and residents and junior faculty should be aware of these changes. DESIGN: A national survey of surgery program directors and residents was performed. RESULTS: Open-access journals have been growing over the past decade, and many traditional printed journals are also sponsoring open-access options (the hybrid model) for accepted articles. Authors need to be aware of the new publishing paradigm and potential costs involved in publishing their work.
OBJECTIVES: The new open-access journal business model is changing the publication landscape and residents and junior faculty should be aware of these changes. DESIGN: A national survey of surgery program directors and residents was performed. RESULTS: Open-access journals have been growing over the past decade, and many traditional printed journals are also sponsoring open-access options (the hybrid model) for accepted articles. Authors need to be aware of the new publishing paradigm and potential costs involved in publishing their work.