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A Letters Journal Exploring the Frontiers of Physics Editor-in-chief: Professor Michael Schreiber ISSN (Print Edition): 0295-5075 A truly international journalOwned by a partnership of 17 European physical societies, EPL is published under the scientific responsibility of the European Physical Society by EDP Sciences, IOP Publishing and Società Italiana di Fisica. We have brought together our expertise to create a high-quality journal for the international scientific community. Exploring the frontiers of physicsOur vision is for EPL to become a leading home for global physics letters, to offer rapid publication of ground-breaking physics results from the international community, and to provide the broadest coverage of physics research, including those letters with application potential. Latest newsNominations for Editor in Chief of EPLNominations are now open for the Editor in Chief of EPL, a leading, global letters journal owned and published by a consortium of 17 physical societies in Europe. The Editor in Chief (EiC) needs to be a recognized authority and leading researcher in a field of physics, and have a broad knowledge and interest in physics and its frontiers. A proven ability to interact with senior scientists is required. The EiC will need to demonstrate strong commitment and leadership to further develop EPL as a top-ranking journal. Experience with the editorial process for a physics journal is also desirable. The EiC is central to enhancing EPL’s position as an outstanding global physics letters journal. The term of office of EPL Editor in Chief is three and a half years beginning in March 2013. A job description is available at https://www.epletters.net. Nominations may be made by the individual concerned, or by third parties not later than 15 July 2012. Nominations must include a CV, publication list and a brief covering letter by the individual concerned explaining his/her interest and qualifications for the post. Candidates should also discuss his/her ideas for the growth and development of EPL. Nominations should be sent to the chair of the selection committee care of the EPL Editorial Office (editorial.office@epletters.net).
SPECIAL NOTE: Open Access publishing by EPLEPL is pleased to announce a change in its Open Access policy. The Editor-in-Chief, with advice from the Editorial Board, will in future have the latitude to reward outstanding letters by granting open access free of charge. Authors will be notified once their article has been accepted. On the other hand, the policy in force over the last two years, where articles submitted with PACS codes 10 or 20 automatically qualified for publication with open access free of charge will be suspended for submissions received as of 1 July 2011. EPL will, however, continue to offer the option of publishing articles freely accessible by all, if a single-article fee of €1,000 ($1,330) is paid prior to publication. All submitted articles will still be subject to rigorous peer review to maintain the high standard of articles published in EPL. Authors will benefit from expert advice by the members of the Editorial Board and enjoy rapid publication in addition to open access, where applicable. Exceptional articles may be fast-tracked through production to online publication within 11 days. © EPLA |