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How broadly does Biotechnology et alia define "biotechnology"?
We will review manuscripts ranging from fundamental cell biology to biophysics to chemical engineering. This broad definition of biotechnology is intended to cause cross-fertilization among the disciplines of mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and medicine.
Why do you request transfer of copyright to the journal?
Given the volatility of URLs on the internet, we feel that the copyright transfer is essential for maintaining access to all of the manuscripts that we have reviewed and listed.
Will Biotechnology et alia list short papers or abstracts?
Yes. We will review a manuscript which is as short as a single color figure with an abstract and a brief description.
What is the advantage of publishing in Biotechnology et alia?
Biotechnology et alia will list your electronic manuscript as peer reviewed and maintain an archival copy on the journal’s dedicated, high bandwidth server. You have all of the advantages of the electronic medium (e.g., color and rapid review) and none of the costs of paper publishing. Your paper will be data-based by internet search engines and can be rapidly accessed through internet browsers.
What if I want to publish my manuscript elsewhere?
Without a written release from Biotechnology et alia, you are restricted from doing so by the copyright agreement. However, this also brings up a very favorable point: Electronic publications are probably best utilized in combination with future (paper published) review articles. In fact, the concept of Biotechnology et alia evolved from initial outlines that the Editor was preparing for Methods in Enzymology concerning a volume on "Imaging Spectroscopy". So it is very likely that some of the data you see in Biotechnology et alia will later make its way to more traditional forms of publication. We see this as the optimal scenario: Fast (electronic) internet publication of experimental results followed by slower (paper) reviews.
How do I reference my paper in other scientific publications?
According to the format of the journal in which you are publishing, use the journal name "Biotechnology et alia" and the <www.et-al.com> address with the assigned citation index and page numbers. The date of the publication will be given in your Biotechnology et alia listing.
Who owns the copyright?
Biotechnology et alia, which is in turn owned by KAIROS Scientific Inc., a San Diego based biotechnology company.
What should I do if I am unable to maintain my website?
Our archival copy of your paper will remain on-line.