I don't know about at the beginning, but for several years I didn't realize that SPINE and SPINE JOURNAL were 2 separate titles. It seems to me that non librarians, including journalists, tend to stick on the word "journal" at the end casually not realizing the huge difference it makes. Based on previous experience, I assumed they were referencing SPINE.
So personally I'd say if you are going to use the word "JOURNAL" it would be better to put it at the beginning. And as for "of" or "on" there are so many "Journal of" titles that it can be confusing for users searching a list that is actually alphabetized properly -- the "Journal on" would not appear in the main list! I skip that internal word for that reason.
Good for you for asking! Sometimes picky details are important!
Mary Peters, Medical Library Manager
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dallas, TX 75219
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Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:57:13 +0000
In starting a new journal should the word “journal” be included in the
title? For example, is it important to include "Journal of..." or
…Journal on…”? Does it make a difference with discoverability?
Changing a journal name is not the easiest thing to do, so we wanted
to ask early in the process.
Thanks in advance!
Miranda
Miranda Walker
Director, Publications
INFORMS
Catonsville, MD 21228
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