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23. The Microbial Commons: Journals and Professional Societies
Pages 165-168

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From page 165...
... I should note, however, that the digital form of the journal, not the print journal, is now the official copy of record. How do the ASM journals fit into the microbial commons?
From page 166...
... There has to be some way of recognizing these genes, which means that nomenclature is a critical issue, but it does not arise de novo, nor is it maintained within a vacuum. The ASM journals try very hard to standardize nomenclature according to the old Demerec's rules, but it is simply impossible.
From page 167...
... I would like to be able to find out many things about that enzyme and to find out its nomenclature as well as its molecular size, pH and temperature optima, as well as regulatory elements and so much more. Returning from this ideal world to the real world, I am going to touch on several issues facing scientific publishing, and I will begin with the cost of content.
From page 168...
... We hold joint meetings and have joint publications with other professional societies. We develop standards for quality control.


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