In 1997, an international group of addiction journal editors met in Farmington, Connecticut, to discuss ways to improve the scientific publishing process in our field. Out of that meeting came a joint declaration called the Farmington Consensus. The aim of the Consensus is to enhance the quality of journal activities in this multidisciplinary field “as basis for future collaboration.” To that end, the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors was established in 2000 to implement the Consensus and to provide a forum for addiction journal editors to work together on common interests. The 1997 Consensus can be accessed here.
Over the past few years, ISAJE has determined that most journals in the field comply with most of the standards set forth in the 1997 Consensus, although some have minor deficiencies that should be corrected. Since 1997, the world of publishing has changed dramatically with most journals now publishing online, some exclusively so. Furthermore, business models have changed with author fees enabling open access to better disseminate science. While largely beneficial, these changes have also made publishing susceptible to some unscrupulous publishers. It is troubling that a growing number of journals operated by “Predatory Publishers” do not seem to have qualified editors, an acceptable peer review process and a responsible business model. In part to address a growing need in the field, ISAJE has revised the Farmington Consensus to take into account changing standards and new business models.
Each member journal agreed to endorse and uphold the Farmington Consensus at the time it joined ISAJE. For that reason, ISAJE would be happy to assist member journals with conducting an internal audit and to provide assistance regarding any shortcomings that need to be corrected.
Over the past few years, ISAJE has determined that most journals in the field comply with most of the standards set forth in the 1997 Consensus, although some have minor deficiencies that should be corrected. Since 1997, the world of publishing has changed dramatically with most journals now publishing online, some exclusively so. Furthermore, business models have changed with author fees enabling open access to better disseminate science. While largely beneficial, these changes have also made publishing susceptible to some unscrupulous publishers. It is troubling that a growing number of journals operated by “Predatory Publishers” do not seem to have qualified editors, an acceptable peer review process and a responsible business model. In part to address a growing need in the field, ISAJE has revised the Farmington Consensus to take into account changing standards and new business models.
Each member journal agreed to endorse and uphold the Farmington Consensus at the time it joined ISAJE. For that reason, ISAJE would be happy to assist member journals with conducting an internal audit and to provide assistance regarding any shortcomings that need to be corrected.