This essay summarizes a few of the best recent descriptions of the little magazine spirit and function, surveys over one hundred years of pre-1945 little magazine history, and outlines the main trends to be observed among the little magazines of the period between 1945 and 1970. (57 references) (Author/SJ)

Outlines accomplishments of the Comparative Education Review during the 11 years ending 1998: achieving stature in the field's literature and balance in disciplines represented, expanding circulation beyond the United States, promoting new scholars' participation, improving special focus sections, encouraging reader dialog in the journal process,…

If considered as a commodity, the periodical proliferation may be checked by the economically sound principle of limiting the size of library collections. (Author)

Provides evidence indicating not only that the market for articles on literature and language is saturated with submissions, but that the glut creates burgeoning problems for editors, including the problem of rejecting publishable items. (RL)

Argues that the needs of scholarly publishing can best be met by a journal publishing only central ideas and bibliographic references, but no articles. (DD)

Examines the quantity and citation rates of Canadian scientific journals. (PF)

Recapitulates the history of the "Community and Junior College Journal" since its inception in 1930, discussing changes in its administration, philosophy, and title. Emphasizes that this journal is a voice of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, but also that it reflects two-year colleges' experiences and practices…

Outlines principles and methods for indexing a series of contributions from many authors treating diverse topics. (PF)

Discusses citation formats utilized by library and information science journals and lists citation examples from 11 publications and recommendations for citation formats made by the American National Standards Institute over the last decade. Efforts toward citation standardization within the field of medical publishing are noted. Seven references…

Is evidence of scholarly publication a sound basis for considerations of tenure and promotion?--yes and no. (MM)

A study funded by the National Science Foundation and carried out at the Indiana University Graduate Library School examined the economic interaction between libraries and publishers of scholarly and research journals for the period 1969-73. (Author)

Argues that the implementation of a National Periodicals Center and the resultant monopolization of the distribution of periodical literature could force many journals out of business, destroy interlibrary loan systems, and lead to an Orwellian control of newspapers, books, data bases, and other information sources. (JP)

Discusses some of the reasons that educators write for publication, and presents suggested approaches and guidelines to aid young education writers in getting their writing published. (JG)

Suggests full text in miniprint and maximum publishing speed consistent with scholarly standards would make synopsis journals in the pure sciences more generally acceptable. A survey of authors reveals generally unenthusiastic response for the medium and recommends careful planning and diligent marketing to potential authors. Seven references are…

Describes two mathematical models of the periodical publishing process based on a theoretical analysis. Discusses the publishing process for periodical literature, explains the continuous model and the discrete model, presents partial differential equations, and demonstrates the adaptability and the validity of the models. (LRW)