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It was September 2001 when the first preprint was posted for public peer review and interactive public discussion. Since then, we have had 48,275 publicly reviewed manuscripts with 231,351 comments by referees, authors, editors, and the scientific community leading to 41,347 final journal articles – time to celebrate these achievements! 
It was September 2001 when the first preprint was posted for public peer review and interactive public discussion. Since then, we have had 48,275 publicly reviewed manuscripts with 231,351 comments by referees, authors, editors, and the scientific community leading to 41,347 final journal articles – time to celebrate these achievements!
The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.
The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.
Today the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications are announcing sweeping new changes, that will give our authors the ability to make vital alterations to their names in previously published scientific literature. This new policy will allow authors to retrospectively update previous publications with their current names, including conference abstracts, preprints, and peer-reviewed articles.
Today the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications are announcing sweeping new changes, that will give our authors the ability to make vital alterations to their names in previously published scientific literature. This new policy will allow authors to retrospectively update previous publications with their current names, including conference abstracts, preprints, and peer-reviewed articles.
After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.
After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.
The Copernicus Medal 2022 has been awarded to Athanasios Nenes for transformative contributions and fundamental advances at the interface of aerosol science with cloud formation, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and climate through a combination of theory, instrument development, measurements, and modelling.
The Copernicus Medal 2022 has been awarded to Athanasios Nenes for transformative contributions and fundamental advances at the interface of aerosol science with cloud formation, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and climate through a combination of theory, instrument development, measurements, and modelling.
EGUsphere, the innovative open-access repository created by the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications, is growing. For the first time, authors will be able to upload preprints to the online resource, taking advantage of EGU’s pioneering public peer-review process, whilst preparing their papers for future release.
EGUsphere, the innovative open-access repository created by the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications, is growing. For the first time, authors will be able to upload preprints to the online resource, taking advantage of EGU’s pioneering public peer-review process, whilst preparing their papers for future release.
At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.
At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.
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Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.
Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.
The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.
The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.
We are proud to announce the new Impact Factors and CiteScore values of our journals. Many thanks to our authors, referees, and editors for all their support.
We are proud to announce the new Impact Factors and CiteScore values of our journals. Many thanks to our authors, referees, and editors for all their support.
For the eighth time, the Copernicus Medal will be awarded in 2022. You are invited to suggest appropriate candidates from the international community of the geo- and space sciences. We kindly ask you to submit your proposal(s) by 15 November 2021 at the latest by email to: copernicus.medal@copernicus.org
For the eighth time, the Copernicus Medal will be awarded in 2022. You are invited to suggest appropriate candidates from the international community of the geo- and space sciences. We kindly ask you to submit your proposal(s) by 15 November 2021 at the latest by email to: copernicus.medal@copernicus.org
The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.
The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.
To help authors know the article processing charges (APCs) levied for their final journal article already from submission, the EGU and Copernicus test a per-paper APC model for manuscripts submitted to CP and GMD from 1 January 2021.
To help authors know the article processing charges (APCs) levied for their final journal article already from submission, the EGU and Copernicus test a per-paper APC model for manuscripts submitted to CP and GMD from 1 January 2021.
As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
The interactive community platform EGUsphere will soon start to allow the submission of preprints. Before posting, these will be screened by moderators. Apply now to become an EGUsphere moderator!
The interactive community platform EGUsphere will soon start to allow the submission of preprints. Before posting, these will be screened by moderators. Apply now to become an EGUsphere moderator!
Copernicus Publications is proud to be among the first publishers who agreed to support the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA). I4OA strives for making all abstracts openly available through Crossref and thereby facilitate and increase the visibility and impact of journals and books. Read more on the I4OA website.
Copernicus Publications is proud to be among the first publishers who agreed to support the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA). I4OA strives for making all abstracts openly available through Crossref and thereby facilitate and increase the visibility and impact of journals and books. Read more on the I4OA website.
Copernicus Publications fosters diversity and inclusiveness in scholarly communications: in journal editorial boards, reviewer teams, authorships, and also in its own group of staff members. To express this continuous effort, Copernicus signed the Joint Statement of Principles of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC).
Copernicus Publications fosters diversity and inclusiveness in scholarly communications: in journal editorial boards, reviewer teams, authorships, and also in its own group of staff members. To express this continuous effort, Copernicus signed the Joint Statement of Principles of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC).
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.
On 1 April 2010 the first article of the open-access science history journal History of Geo- and Space Sciences (HGSS) was published in the journal's online library. Read more in the Editorial.
On 1 April 2010 the first article of the open-access science history journal History of Geo- and Space Sciences (HGSS) was published in the journal's online library. Read more in the Editorial.
As of 1 July 2020, the Copernicus Business Development contacts for Meetings and Publications will change. Dr. Xenia van Edig, who has been in charge since 2012, will leave Copernicus and join the publication services team of the Technical Information Library (TIB) in Hannover on a newly created position, namely as open-access publication platform manager.
As of 1 July 2020, the Copernicus Business Development contacts for Meetings and Publications will change. Dr. Xenia van Edig, who has been in charge since 2012, will leave Copernicus and join the publication services team of the Technical Information Library (TIB) in Hannover on a newly created position, namely as open-access publication platform manager.
Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.
Turning the challenges of the dreadful COVID-19 crisis into opportunities, Copernicus Meetings has launched various features in 2020 to allow even large conferences to take place virtually.
Turning the challenges of the dreadful COVID-19 crisis into opportunities, Copernicus Meetings has launched various features in 2020 to allow even large conferences to take place virtually.
Today, Copernicus.org and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) are announcing the launch of EGUsphere, a new online platform designed to increase visibility and boost discussion and collaboration within the Earth, planetary, and space science community.
Today, Copernicus.org and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) are announcing the launch of EGUsphere, a new online platform designed to increase visibility and boost discussion and collaboration within the Earth, planetary, and space science community.
The signatories of this position statement believe that OA that is delivered in a full, immediate and transparent (FIT) way by fully OA publishers offers a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hybrid models.
The signatories of this position statement believe that OA that is delivered in a full, immediate and transparent (FIT) way by fully OA publishers offers a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hybrid models.
The 5th principle of Plan S states that "When Open Access publication fees are applied, they must be commensurate with the publication services delivered and the structure of such fees must be transparent to inform the market (...)".
In order to embrace transparency, Copernicus published its APC breakdown (averaged amongst all its journals). Thereby, we applied the scheme suggested by the FAIR Open Access Alliance (FOAA).
The 5th principle of Plan S states that "When Open Access publication fees are applied, they must be commensurate with the publication services delivered and the structure of such fees must be transparent to inform the market (...)".
In order to embrace transparency, Copernicus published its APC breakdown (averaged amongst all its journals). Thereby, we applied the scheme suggested by the FAIR Open Access Alliance (FOAA).
The Copernicus Medal 2020 has been awarded to Justin C. Kasper for his pioneering work on the heating and acceleration of the solar corona and the solar wind, and his outstanding leadership of the SWEAP Investigation on Parker Solar Probe which has now successfully touched the Sun.
The Copernicus Medal 2020 has been awarded to Justin C. Kasper for his pioneering work on the heating and acceleration of the solar corona and the solar wind, and his outstanding leadership of the SWEAP Investigation on Parker Solar Probe which has now successfully touched the Sun.
At the end of 2019, Copernicus became a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps (OKM). OKM is the world's largest visual search engine for scientific knowledge. It is building a visual interface that dramatically increases the visibility of research findings for science and society alike. By being a supporting member, we are very happy to contribute to sustain this non-profit organization and its valuable work.
At the end of 2019, Copernicus became a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps (OKM). OKM is the world's largest visual search engine for scientific knowledge. It is building a visual interface that dramatically increases the visibility of research findings for science and society alike. By being a supporting member, we are very happy to contribute to sustain this non-profit organization and its valuable work.
The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.
The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.
This year, to further reduce our own environmental impact, we stopped sending printed Christmas cards and instead created our online Advent calendar. In addition, we made donations to regional initiatives for both the environment and humans. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!
This year, to further reduce our own environmental impact, we stopped sending printed Christmas cards and instead created our online Advent calendar. In addition, we made donations to regional initiatives for both the environment and humans. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!
As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.
The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.
A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.
A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.
The Copernicus Medal 2019 has been awarded to Fumio Inagaki for ingenious, pioneering work on the geomicrobiology of ocean floor bacteria, and international leadership in the collaborative study of subsurface seafloor habitats.
The Copernicus Medal 2019 has been awarded to Fumio Inagaki for ingenious, pioneering work on the geomicrobiology of ocean floor bacteria, and international leadership in the collaborative study of subsurface seafloor habitats.
The DFG-funded research project Opening Reproducible Research (o2r) at the University of Münster and Copernicus Publications collaborate on pilot study for interactive, transparent, and reproducible supplements for research articles.
The DFG-funded research project Opening Reproducible Research (o2r) at the University of Münster and Copernicus Publications collaborate on pilot study for interactive, transparent, and reproducible supplements for research articles.
2018 was again a very successful year for Copernicus. Please find all facts and figures in this news item.
2018 was again a very successful year for Copernicus. Please find all facts and figures in this news item.
14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.
14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.
Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. This is the first agreement between Copernicus Publications and a university from the United States.
Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. This is the first agreement between Copernicus Publications and a university from the United States.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).
To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).
We recently launched our full-text HTML workflow and optimized our journal websites for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading articles in our open-access journals.
We recently launched our full-text HTML workflow and optimized our journal websites for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading articles in our open-access journals.
Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) – not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.
Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) – not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.
To further promote the idea of a more transparent peer review, we were happy to sign the open letter on the publication of peer review reports initiated by ASAPbio.
To further promote the idea of a more transparent peer review, we were happy to sign the open letter on the publication of peer review reports initiated by ASAPbio.
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Xenia van Edig has been re-elected as a member of the board of directors of OASPA.
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Xenia van Edig has been re-elected as a member of the board of directors of OASPA.
The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics. The values on the respective journal websites will be updated within the next few days.
The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics. The values on the respective journal websites will be updated within the next few days.
The European Commission has recently opened a call for tender to build an "Open Research Europe Publication Platform" in order to achieve its laudable open-access ambitions for 2020.
The European Commission has recently opened a call for tender to build an "Open Research Europe Publication Platform" in order to achieve its laudable open-access ambitions for 2020.
As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.
As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.
The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2018 to Adam Scaife for innovative research and international collaboration on the causes, simulation and prediction of climate variability.
The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2018 to Adam Scaife for innovative research and international collaboration on the causes, simulation and prediction of climate variability.
We are on! With our participation in the Deutschlandstipendium, we support particularly talented and committed students at the University of Göttingen.
We are on! With our participation in the Deutschlandstipendium, we support particularly talented and committed students at the University of Göttingen.
Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.
Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.
The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.
The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.
Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.
Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.
From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".
To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".
Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.
Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.
In 2016, the 17 EGU–Copernicus peer-reviewed open-access journals experienced significant growth. We published over 3300 final-revised papers, corresponding to some 53,500 pages, a growth of about 10% compared to the previous year. These papers were downloaded over 645,000 times.
In 2016, the 17 EGU–Copernicus peer-reviewed open-access journals experienced significant growth. We published over 3300 final-revised papers, corresponding to some 53,500 pages, a growth of about 10% compared to the previous year. These papers were downloaded over 645,000 times.
We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of The Cryosphere and the 20th anniversary of Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. Please celebrate with us during two evening receptions, open to all, at the EGU General Assembly 2017 in Vienna, taking place Thursday, 27th April, 19:00.
We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of The Cryosphere and the 20th anniversary of Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. Please celebrate with us during two evening receptions, open to all, at the EGU General Assembly 2017 in Vienna, taking place Thursday, 27th April, 19:00.
The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2017 to Antje Boetius for her pioneering work on the biogeochemistry and microbiology of ocean methane dynamics and the biogeochemical effects of retreating Arctic sea ice.
The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2017 to Antje Boetius for her pioneering work on the biogeochemistry and microbiology of ocean methane dynamics and the biogeochemical effects of retreating Arctic sea ice.
Since October 2015, authors who publish their article in one of Copernicus' open-access journals have been able to host their supplementary videos and video abstracts in the TIB AV-Portal. The videos are then linked in the assets tab of the article through a DOI. Recently, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) has published an interview with Xenia van Edig, responsible for Business Development at Copernicus, about the importance of scientific videos and the experience from the TIB-Copernicus collaboration. Please read the
interview published in the TIB Blog.
Since October 2015, authors who publish their article in one of Copernicus' open-access journals have been able to host their supplementary videos and video abstracts in the TIB AV-Portal. The videos are then linked in the assets tab of the article through a DOI. Recently, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) has published an interview with Xenia van Edig, responsible for Business Development at Copernicus, about the importance of scientific videos and the experience from the TIB-Copernicus collaboration. Please read the
interview published in the TIB Blog.
EGU and Copernicus Publications carefully investigated the editorial and reviewing activities of all eight scientists accused in the anonymous "McDonald" report about an alleged "citation cartel". The report is available for download.
EGU and Copernicus Publications carefully investigated the editorial and reviewing activities of all eight scientists accused in the anonymous "McDonald" report about an alleged "citation cartel". The report is available for download.
Recently we have become aware of a case of scientific malpractice by an editor of two of our journals (SOIL and SE) who used the position as editor and reviewer to disproportionately promote citations to personal papers and associated journals. Please read the editorial.
Recently we have become aware of a case of scientific malpractice by an editor of two of our journals (SOIL and SE) who used the position as editor and reviewer to disproportionately promote citations to personal papers and associated journals. Please read the editorial.
Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.
Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.
As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.
Today, Earth System Science Data (ESSD) published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.
Today, Earth System Science Data (ESSD) published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.
Clarivate Analytics has announced the Highly Cited Researchers 2016. We are proud that many of our journals' authors, editors, and referees, and especially the 2016 Copernicus Medallist, Dr. Philippe Ciais, are on the list of more than 3,000 researchers.
Clarivate Analytics has announced the Highly Cited Researchers 2016. We are proud that many of our journals' authors, editors, and referees, and especially the 2016 Copernicus Medallist, Dr. Philippe Ciais, are on the list of more than 3,000 researchers.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.
Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.
Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.
Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.
Copernicus Publications endorses Open Access 2020 (OA2020), an international initiative to support the transformation of journals from subscription to open-access publishing.
Copernicus Publications endorses Open Access 2020 (OA2020), an international initiative to support the transformation of journals from subscription to open-access publishing.
Copernicus Publications has signed the Hague Declaration on knowledge discovery in the digital age.
Copernicus Publications has signed the Hague Declaration on knowledge discovery in the digital age.
In 2016, Copernicus Publications and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) celebrate 15 years of interactive open-access publishing.
In 2016, Copernicus Publications and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) celebrate 15 years of interactive open-access publishing.
Copernicus.org has signed a framework contract with the International Association of Computed Tomography (IntACT) on membership administration and conference organization.
Copernicus.org has signed a framework contract with the International Association of Computed Tomography (IntACT) on membership administration and conference organization.
Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
The local TOPAS initiative certified us again as a top employer in Lower Saxony for the period 2015–2017.
The local TOPAS initiative certified us again as a top employer in Lower Saxony for the period 2015–2017.
We have summarized the upcoming changes to our interactive journals by the end of the year.
We have summarized the upcoming changes to our interactive journals by the end of the year.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.
Copernicus Publications and the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE) have launched the international open-access journal Wind Energy Science.
Copernicus Publications and the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE) have launched the international open-access journal Wind Energy Science.
In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal Copernicus authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.
In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal Copernicus authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.
From January 2016 onwards, all two-stage journals published by Copernicus Publications will see changes to the way their papers are archived and paid for.
From January 2016 onwards, all two-stage journals published by Copernicus Publications will see changes to the way their papers are archived and paid for.
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our founder, former managing director, and friend Dr. Arne Richter.
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our founder, former managing director, and friend Dr. Arne Richter.
The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).
To further promote open science, we have updated our data policy. It now also refers to the Data Citation Principles we have endorsed and stresses the necessity of data availability.
To further promote open science, we have updated our data policy. It now also refers to the Data Citation Principles we have endorsed and stresses the necessity of data availability.
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has issued its seal which recognizes journals that adhere to an exceptionally high level of publishing standards.
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has issued its seal which recognizes journals that adhere to an exceptionally high level of publishing standards.
Thomson Reuters has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®, which are now displayed on our journal websites.
Thomson Reuters has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®, which are now displayed on our journal websites.
Copernicus Publications and all its journals have become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribe to the principles of COPE.
Copernicus Publications and all its journals have become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribe to the principles of COPE.
The Copernicus Medal 2015 was awarded to Professor Ulrich Pöschl for his outstanding and pioneering work as well as his contributions to open science.
The Copernicus Medal 2015 was awarded to Professor Ulrich Pöschl for his outstanding and pioneering work as well as his contributions to open science.
Our open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.
Our open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.
In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to make open-access publishing even easier for its scientists in 2015.
In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to make open-access publishing even easier for its scientists in 2015.
The open-access journal Archives Animal Breeding (AAB) is now published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN).
The open-access journal Archives Animal Breeding (AAB) is now published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN).
After a two-year transition period, the long-standing journal Geographica Helvetica is now fully open access.
After a two-year transition period, the long-standing journal Geographica Helvetica is now fully open access.
Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) are glad to announce their agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) are glad to announce their agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
Copernicus Publications has started an XML-first workflow and will provide new articles in all of its 36 open-access journals in full-text XML from now on.
Copernicus Publications has started an XML-first workflow and will provide new articles in all of its 36 open-access journals in full-text XML from now on.
Copernicus is proud to announce that PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® was accepted as a Community Trade Mark within the European Union.
Copernicus is proud to announce that PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® was accepted as a Community Trade Mark within the European Union.
The ETH-Bibliothek (the central university library for ETH Zurich) and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
The ETH-Bibliothek (the central university library for ETH Zurich) and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.
The latest annual update of the Global Carbon Budget shows that CO2 emissions are set to reach a new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014.
The latest annual update of the Global Carbon Budget shows that CO2 emissions are set to reach a new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014.
The International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and Copernicus.org are pleased to announce their new collaboration.
The International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and Copernicus.org are pleased to announce their new collaboration.
Our journal websites now display the latest Thomson Reuters Impact Factors, newly released in the Journal Citation Reports on 29 July 2014.
Our journal websites now display the latest Thomson Reuters Impact Factors, newly released in the Journal Citation Reports on 29 July 2014.
We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences; its first paper was published on 13th August 2004.
We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences; its first paper was published on 13th August 2004.
The University of Bremen has now signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications about the central billing of article processing charges.
The University of Bremen has now signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications about the central billing of article processing charges.
HGSS now presents a new translation of Gauss' famous article "Allgemeine Theorie des Erdmagnetismus" ("General Theory of Terrestrial Magnetism"), first published in 1839.
HGSS now presents a new translation of Gauss' famous article "Allgemeine Theorie des Erdmagnetismus" ("General Theory of Terrestrial Magnetism"), first published in 1839.
ALMs comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.
ALMs comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.
As the first conference organizer and one of the very first publishers, Copernicus offers its authors the connection to ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID.
As the first conference organizer and one of the very first publishers, Copernicus offers its authors the connection to ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID.
In order to further promote the idea of Open Access in the sciences, six Helmholtz centres have signed a contract with Copernicus Publications.
In order to further promote the idea of Open Access in the sciences, six Helmholtz centres have signed a contract with Copernicus Publications.
Copernicus and OpenAIRE work together to make European research results visible and to identify publications resulting from EC-funded projects.
Copernicus and OpenAIRE work together to make European research results visible and to identify publications resulting from EC-funded projects.
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the open access publisher Copernicus Publications have been publishing well-known geoscientific journals since 2001.
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the open access publisher Copernicus Publications have been publishing well-known geoscientific journals since 2001.
In a further effort to support open access compatible publishing of its scientists, the Max Planck Society (MPS) has signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications.
In a further effort to support open access compatible publishing of its scientists, the Max Planck Society (MPS) has signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications.