The Sound of ”Quaternary”

Jef Vandenberghe

doi:10.3390/quat3020015

Abstract

It is useful to re-consider at specific times the strategy of a journal. Some thoughts are expressed here at the occasion of the renewal of the editorship of ”Quaternary”. No changes are envisaged in the multidisciplinary character of the journal. In addition, it is felt necessary to increasingly attract the creative input from underrepresented researchers in Quaternary science (e.g., young scientists, female scientists, scientists from weakly developed countries).

Highlights

After a few years since its launch, the journal “Quaternary” has abandoned its phase of infancy
Dr Valenti Rull, and supported by the well-motivated editorial management, the journal was until now able to attract a sufficient number of papers for three volumes
Should it only intend to increase the number of journals, publishing a rich diversity of Quaternary research studies from all over the world, or opt for its own sound in the world of Quaternary publishing

Summary

Introduction

After a few years since its launch, the journal “Quaternary” has abandoned its phase of infancy. Dr Valenti Rull, and supported by the well-motivated editorial management, the journal was until now able to attract a sufficient number of papers for three volumes. The latter percentage for “Quaternary” is at present 43% [1], which is, to my experience, a very normal percentage for high-ranked journals in earth science.

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