Author Advantages
nowOpen has been designed to provide authors with the best possible publishing experience.
We offer a package of high-quality benefits designed to simplify the publication process and maximise dissemination.
Direct advantages to the author include:
Dissemination
- Global dissemination through Now Publishers distribution channels
- Both full book PDFs and individual chapter PDFs loaded onto nowOpen
- Optional inclusion on IEEE Xplore
- Metrics available to track the dissemination and impact of the book
High Quality
- All published books are subject to peer-review
- Accepted manuscripts can be improved by comments from reviewers
Publishing and Production Services
- Personal support during the various stages of the publishing process
- Copy-editing of accepted book manuscripts can be applied to ensure consistency and quality of language use
- Modern production and typesetting techniques ensure the highest quality of online and print presentation
- Books are published in print (hardcover and full-color), and as an Open Access e-Book
Indexing and Linking
- Published books are submitted to the leading indexing databases, SCOPUS and the Web of Science Book Citation Index
- Included on Google Scholar
- Details deposited in CrossRef for cross publisher linking
- DOI assigned to both full book and individual chapters
Book Publication Charges and Royalties
- Flexible approach to Open Access costs
- Advice on funding possibilities
- Authors and Editors receive royalties on sales of the print book
- Authors and Editors receive multiple complimentary copies of the final print book
If you intend to write or are in the process of writing a book that fits within the format and scope, we will be pleased to hear from you. Please contact an editorial board member or the
publisher to discuss your idea and its appropriateness. The full draft paper will be subject to a reviewing process to ensure quality standards and balance.