Copernicus.org - 2016-04-22_15IOAP

"In 2016, Copernicus Publications and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) celebrate the 15th anniversary of interactive open-access publishing. It has been 15 years since Copernicus and the EGU started their journey towards open science. On 3 September 2001, the first discussion paper was published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions, the discussion forum of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, an open-access journal published by Copernicus on behalf of the EGU. Copernicus Publications was the second publisher worldwide to provide free access to journal papers financed through moderate article processing charges (APCs). To make publication easier for the authors, the Göttingen-based company has billing agreements with research organizations, universities, libraries, and funders concerning APCs. Authors lacking funds can also apply for waivers. Copernicus’ unique feature is the Interactive Public Peer ReviewTM. During the public review process everyone is free to read reviewer reports, and the scientific community is invited to comment on a paper prior to final publication. This process fosters scientific discussion, provides a lasting record thereof, and maximizes the effectiveness and transparency of scientific quality assurance ..."