Hi guys,
Been a while since I posted but just wanted to get some opinions on a possible idea of creating a new journal. Its a pipe line idea at the minute but its something that has been suggested whilst I am completing my PhD.
The idea behind it is to take advantage of having students that carry out research on a daily basis whilst carrying out degrees or Msc's etc. I know everyone is probably panicking now thinking that its going to be dross, but I think there is potential for it given the correct guidance, topics time etc. A lot of thought is going to have to go into it.
Also I thought that this would give us lot in the field (Im not a student just in case your judging me! haha) the chance to chip in. What I mean is would anyone, should the idea take off, participate as a member of the journal to review submitted entries and give constructive feedback on the papers? My idea is that we have a panel of "experts" being all of you lot working in the field rather than a rather anonymous process of submitting papers.
I also dont want it to be a one way process, therefore obviously it would open for paper submission by all professionals as well. I would like (should anyone want to) to think that this could also run into conferences which I would organise for everyone to attend.
Advantages
1. Manpower - topics suggested have potential for multiple students working on a solution. They in turn get some credit towards their degree.
So….. what is everyone’s opinions? would anyone get involved? I know there are journals out there; I just wanted to create one where us lot as professionals get a bit more involved in the process from both ends. It would be nice to think it could turn into a hive of research. Would anyone actually like to get activly involved in the review process of papers? Would anyone submit to it?
Would anyone be interested in attending any conferences linked to it should it take off?
For any positive responses, I would love to hear any other suggestions for it or what you would like to see involved with it?
Cheers guys
dear tootypegs…
i believe its a long run to start off something new..
but it can be done..
at first.. you can start it from a website . but from time to times.. you may create more attraction. conference and lots more.. and i agree it can be one of a kind and uniqe as the reviewer came from industry.. and collaboration can be established within academician and industry….
and i would love to be part of it….
izham, thansk for your positive response. I agree it is going to take a while to get it started etc but I believe it could be a good venture for everyone to partake in.
Keeping it within the field allows everyone to partake and become involved. I had hoped for a few more posts or opinions.
tootypegs
I am happy to participate as a reviewer and participate with editorial content for the journal.