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• New tool helps authors identify the best journal for their paper

  The new Journal Finder tool has been designed to help authors find the best home for their research. Discover how... Learn more

• Journal Cortex launches Registered Reports

  Editors of the journal Cortex are experimenting with an innovative new approach which will see the peer-review process split into two stages. Find out more... Learn more

• Join our free webinars for journal Editors

  In May we will be hosting a live discussion on ethics, while in June we turn the spotlight on altmetrics. Learn more

• Journal dedicates issue to open access debate

  The Journal of Academic Librarianship focused on open access in its January issue. Here two co-Editors explain why. Learn more

• CrossRef Board of Directors Approves FundRef Tracking Service

  A pilot to find a standard way of reporting funding sources for published scholarly research has now been approved for wider adoption. Learn more

• Create audio podcasts for your journal

  We are looking for enthusiastic and technology-oriented editors to participate in a new initiative which allows you to create editorial audio podcasts for your journal. Learn more

• New online directory helps with tracking events

  The newly launched Elsevier GLOBALEVENTSLIST aims to provide a central online directory of conferences, symposia, exhibitions and meetings. Learn more

• Changes to SNIP & SJR metrics

  Recent improvements to SNIP and SJR aim to make the metrics more intuitive and easy to understand. Learn more

• AudioSlides allow authors to promote research findings in their own words

  Authors can now create online presentations about their papers that are displayed on SciencDirect. If you would like your journal to offer AudioSlides, read on... Learn more