From: "Gamboa, Camille" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:46:22 +0000
[MOD. NOTE: For the press release and more information, please
see:http://www.sagepub.com/press/2012/november/SAGE_acquiresrsmjournalsportfolio.sp
For example: Why has Sage made this agreement?
Answer: The journal programme has a strong strategic fit for SAGE.
With over a decade of growth in clinical medicine, this milestone
marks SAGE’s establishment as a major medical publisher. SAGE’s scale
and global reach will enable the further visibility and accessibility
of these important titles internationally.]
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SAGE acquires Royal Society of Medicine journals portfolio
Twenty-eight journals published by the RSM Press to be published by
SAGE with immediate effect
Los Angeles, CA (November 23, 2012) - SAGE, a world-leading
independent academic and professional publisher, today announced a
landmark agreement with the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) to acquire
its journal program. With immediate effect, 28 titles formerly
published by the Royal Society of Medicine Press will be published by
SAGE.
The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the largest providers of
continuing medical education in the UK, reaching medical professionals
and students from around the world. As part of this agreement, SAGE
will begin publishing partnerships with some of the world's most
prestigious medical organizations including the Society for
Experimental Biology and Medicine. SAGE will also publish the RSM's
own journals including its flagship title, the Journal of the Royal
Society of Medicine, one of the most widely read and enjoyed general
medical periodicals in the world; JRSM has provided insights into a
broad spectrum of issues for over 200 years.
"After a decade of growth across clinical medicine, this agreement
marks SAGE out as a major medical publisher," said Ziyad Marar, Global
Publishing Director, SAGE. "The confidence of the Royal Society of
Medicine in entrusting SAGE with the development of their own journals
as well as several society relationships recognizes SAGE's strengths
as a collaborative publishing partner, one that is aligned with the
goals of scholarship and education, and able to combine the reach of a
larger publisher with the care and personal approach of a smaller
press."
The RSM portfolio publishes articles on primary research and clinical
practice across a broad range of disciplines, including infectious
disease, health practice, women's health and vascular medicine. SAGE
will embark upon a program of digitizing all archives of the journals
wherever possible back to Volume 1, Issue 1. Many of these digital
backfiles will thus be made available for the first time.
"We are thrilled to welcome these journals to SAGE. They represent
some of the very best medical research internationally, and through
the publication of valuable original research and opinion pieces, help
to support the improvement of human health globally," said Tessa
Picknett, Executive Director for STM Journals, SAGE. "By leveraging
SAGE's global reach and international sales and marketing presence, we
aim to substantially increase the profile, visibility and
accessibility of these important titles."
Ian Balmer, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Medicine,
commented: "Our primary concern has been to guarantee the long-term
future of the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine and the other
journals published by RSM Press. The sale of our journal titles to
SAGE and the long-term licensing agreement for the JRSM assures future
stability during what we know is a time of great change for the
publishing industry. SAGE will be in a strong position to provide the
investment required to develop JRSM."
Further information for all titles, including landing page and
information for subscribers can be found here:
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/rsmjournals.sp
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A full list of titles included in the agreement follows below:
* Acta Radiologica, published on behalf of the Societies of
Medical Radiology in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
* Acta Radiologica Short Reports an Open Access journal published
on behalf of the Societies of Medical Radiology in Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway and Sweden
* Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, published on behalf of the
Association for Clinical Biochemistry
* Clinical Ethics
* Clinical Risk, incorporating Health Care Risk Report and
including the AvMA Medical & Legal Journal and Healthcare & Law Digest
* Experimental Biology and Medicine, published on behalf of the
Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
* Hand Therapy, published on behalf of the British Association of
Hand Therapists and in affiliation with the European Federation of
Societies for Hand Therapy
* Handbook of Practice Management
* Health Services Management Research, published in affiliation
with the European Health Management Association
* International Journal of Care Pathways, published in affiliation
with the European Pathway Association
* International Journal of STD and AIDS, published in affiliation
with the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
* Journal of Health Services Research and Policy
* Journal of Medical Biography
* Journal of Medical Screening, published on behalf of the Medical
Screening Society
* Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, published in affiliation
with the American Telemedicine Association
* Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, published on behalf of
the Royal Society of Medicine
* JRSM Cardiovascular Disease, an Open Access journal published in
affiliation with the London Cardiovascular Society
* JRSM Short Reports, an Open Access journal, published on behalf
of the Royal Society of Medicine
* Laboratory Animals, published on behalf of Laboratory Animals Ltd
* Medicine, Science and the Law, published on behalf of the
British Academy of Forensic Sciences
* Medico-Legal journal, published on behalf of the Medico-Legal Society
* Menopause International, published on behalf of the British
Menopause Society
* Obstetric Medicine
* Phlebology, published in affiliation with the American College
of Phlebology and the UK Venous Forum
* Scottish Medical Journal
* Tropical Doctor
* Ultrasound, published on behalf of the British Medical Ultrasound Society
* Vascular, published in affiliation with the International
Society for Vascular Surgery
The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the UK's major providers of
postgraduate medical education for doctors, dentists, students and the
allied health professions. The Society's 58 specialist Sections
organise over 400 CPD-accredited meetings each year. As well as
providing education, the RSM aims to promote an exchange of
information and ideas on the science, practice and organisation of
medicine, both within the health professions and by engaging with the
public. The Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine is the flagship
journal of the RSM. It has full editorial independence from the RSM
and has been published continuously since 1809. Its Editor is Dr
Kamran Abbasi. The RSM Library is one of the largest postgraduate
medical libraries in the world with over 600,000 volumes.
SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and
electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets.
Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of
scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide
range of subject areas including business, humanities, social
sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. An independent
company, SAGE has principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi,
Singapore and Washington DC.
www.sagepublications.com<http://www.sagepublications.com/>
For US, Contact:
Camille Gamboa
PR Associate
SAGE Publications Inc
T: 805-410-7441
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For UK, Contact:
Katie Baker
PR Executive
SAGE Publications Ltd
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