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1. Springer – Edanz Partnership for Author Success

   March 2011 – present
2. Localized in China and Japan, services for authors worldwide Fukuoka, Japan Beijing, China
3. Services for overcoming barriers to publication Language editing Expert Scientific Review (peer review style report) Journal Selection Abstract development Cover letter development  Point-by-Point Response
4. Language editors who understand science Dr. Gregor Stewart 1989 – PhD Biotechnology, Durham University, UK Experienced bioinformatics analyst Dr. Elizabeth Juarros 2007 – PhD Physics, University of Connecticut, USA Specialized in optical physics and quantum computing Dr. Daniel McGowan 2002 – PhD Molecular Neuroscience, University of Auckland, NZ Former Assoc Editor at Nature Reviews Neuroscience Dr. Alison Sherwin 1988 – PhD Biochemistry, University of Kent, UK Has edited over 3,000 manuscripts for Japanese and Chinese authors Dr. Robert Eager 2007 – MD Internal Medicine, University of Texas, USA Current medical practitioner Dr. Karen Bradshaw 1990 – Computer Science, University of Cambridge, UK University lecturer in computer science Dr. Andrew Gorman 2001 – PhD Geophysics, University of British Columbia, Canada Focused on use of seismic imaging to investigate geological processes Dr. Anthony Hill 2001 – PhD Biological Sciences, Stanford University, USA Focused on genetics of neural development Dr. Natasha Lundin 2007– PhD Chemistry, University of Otago, NZ Cover article published in Angewandte Chemie Dr. Jennifer Smith 1999 – PhD Botany, University of Otago, NZ Investigated novel marine extracts with applications for crop and food research
5. Leading publishers recommend Edanz to their authors Partnerships with: Also recommended by:
6. Most emerging markets, e.g., China, have a nascent culture of academic communication Author Challenges Survey (China) carried out on Sciencenet.cn
7. Language and journal selection are major barriers Language barriers
8. How the Springer-Edanz partnership helps authors overcome barriers Author training workshops Online Author Academy Springer Journal Selector Discounted services for navigating manuscript preparation, submission and peer review
9. Workshops that reach out to academic authors Training about the positive role that peer review plays in scientific communication, how to write in English, and submit a paper Held in 18 countries Over 17,000 attendees reached Springer and Edanz established as author-centric leaders that support the academic community
10. Workshops EDANZ PRESENTERS USED FOR SPRINGER WORKSHOPS Dr. Daniel McGowan Edanz Science Director 2002 - PhD Molecular Neuroscience, University of Auckland Dr. Melanie de Souza Edanz Senior Editor 2000 - PhD Chemistry, Imperial College, London University, UK Dr. Jeffrey Robens Edanz Senior Editor 2003 - PhD Pharmacology, University of Pennsylvania, USA Dr. Warren Raye Edanz Consulting Scientist 2005 - PhD Molecular Virology, Murdoch University, Australia Dr. Richard Haase Edanz Senior Editor 1983 - PhD Physics, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Dr. William Yajima Edanz Senior Editor 2009 - PhD Plant Science, University of Alberta, Canada
11. Workshops 89 TOTAL WORKSHOPS GIVEN 17,395 TOTAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS REACHED *Asia other = Korea + Southeast Asia
12. Workshops COST OF WORKSHOPS $80,134 717 HOURS PUT INTO DEVELOPING PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING PRESENTERS, AND GIVING PRESENTATIONS AT COST OF APPROX. $22,944 + TRAVEL COSTS OF APPROX. $57,190 For presenter only*: Airfare Lodging Transportation Expenses *Costs for accompanying Edanz staff, and Edanz marketing not included 178 h Hours spent presenting 2 h avg. X 89 presentations New presentation from scratch 30 h ea. X 8 240 h Updating Author Academy workshops for subject fields 4 h ea. X 5 20 h Updating presentations prior to a road show 6 h X 19 trips 114 h Customizing for each institution 1 h X 89 presentations 89 h Training presenters 12 h per presenter X 6 72 h Time spent training Springer staff to give presentations 4 h *Cost per hour of presenter time: $32
13. Author Academy workshopsevents! EDUCATIONAL, STIMULATING AND FUN The faculty at UST, Manila
14. Brings people together Gets them talking Builds relationships Editorial Sales Marketing Library staff International departments Research development staff Publication support staff Researchers Faculty Lecturers & teachers Graduate students Presenters & Senior Editors
15. Edanz presentations available for Springer Colleagues on Springer Lounge
16. Online Education – Springer Author Academy
17. Author Academy CONTENT PROVIDED BY EDANZ FOR SPRINGER AUTHOR ACADEMY The Author Academy accounts for 25% of page views on the For Authors section of Springer.com *coming soon Visit the Author Academy – www.springer.com/authors/author+academy
18. COMING SOON - A New Author Academy Interactive Multimedia content Quizzes User registration & progress tracking E-learning management system (ELMS)
19. New interactive Author Academy - Screenshots
20. Online Education COST OF ONLINE EDUCATION $60,500 Translations provided in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Cost to Edanz for AA content and translations $10,500 New website for interactive Author Academy $50,000 for Phase I
21. What happens to a Springer author’s manuscript when it is sent to Edanz for editing? 10% discount applied automatically Assigned to an Edanz editor in the field Edited according to Instructions for Authors Quality Control review Returned to author within 3 business days 2nd round of editing available at no extra charge Payment by client only after they are satisfied Edanz works alongside authors to overcome any challenges arising at peer review
22. Language Assistance EDANZ HAS EDITED 4,226 MANUSCRIPTS FOR SPRINGER AUTHORS TOTAL VALUE OF DISCOUNT GIVEN BY EDANZ TO SPRINGER AUTHORS TOTAL DISCOUNTS $200,479 *includes 8 large book manuscripts, with discounts ranging from 15% - 25% ‡ Book manuscripts account for approx 50% of discounts
23. Language Assistance – for books 8 books for Springer Beijing Discounts from 15% - 25% (depending on length) Total discount value of $46,836 (290,454 RMB) Some translations from Chinese to English; then editing by native-English speaker (Edanz translation only available for Chinese) Book manuscripts “Multi-scale Modeling and Computation in Process Engineering”, by Prof Li Jinghai“China Automotive Energy Outlook - 2012”, by Chen Lanjian“Modern Oriental Corporate Culture”, by OuXunmin“Green Development”, by Prof Hu Angang“Mao Zedong and the Cultural Revolution”, by Prof Hu Angang“Collective Presidential System with Chinese Characteristics”, by Prof Hu Angang“History of China's politics and economy 1977-1991”, by Prof Hu Angang“China 2030”, by Prof Hu Angang
24. Springer Journal Selector Uses cutting-edge semantic technology to help researchers achieve publication success. Authors enter an abstract or sample text and the Journal Selector returns a list of Springer journals that publish in related areas. Results can be refined based on publication frequency, Impact Factor or publishing model, including open access. Visit http://www.springer.com/authors/journal+authors/helpdeskthen choose “Selecting a journal”
25. Partnership Summary Has helped thousands of authors prepare their manuscripts for submission to Springer journals. Over 17,000 authors reached through 89 training workshops in 18 countries. Springer Author Academy has become a popular way for Springer to connect with the research community. Edanz invests heavily in the partnership (so far, roughly 60% of its gross margins from Springer referrals have been re-invested into the partnership). The more sales from Springer authors, the more it can invest. Exciting new products coming soon: Interactive Author Academy New version of Springer Journal Selector
26. Edanz wants to know:How can we further support Springer?