Blackwell Publishing Takes On Hepatology Research

Australia, Japan — 2 October, 2006— The world’s largest society publisher today announced this new partnership with the prestigious journal – a highly respected title in Japan as well as among the Asian hepatology community, thus enhancing Blackwell Publishing’s position as the leading publisher in hepatology and gastroenterology.

Blackwell Publishing’s current list of titles in the field of hepatology research includes Liver International, the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Journal of Viral Hepatitis, and Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. With Hepatology Research choosing to make the move to Blackwell Publishing, the publisher’s global presence and commitment to the promotion of hepatology research will be strengthened.

Hepatology Research will be positioned as a key title within the global hepatology research arena, and Blackwell Publishing will work in close partnership with the journal’s editorial board to attract quality manuscripts submissions – the journal is poised to become the foremost showcase for the wealth of talent within Asian research community.

“We are pleased to have a publishing partner in Blackwell, who is renowned for publishing high-quality academic content”, said new editor-in-chief Dr. Hiro Tsubouchi. “Blackwell can provide the support and expertise to enable the journal to move forward, pushing the boundaries of research and discussion in this field – thus strengthening Hepatology Research’s standing among the wider research community.”

Offering an online submission through Blackwell Publishing’s partnership with ScholarOne via the use of Manuscript Central, Hepatology Research will join the publisher’s growing list of journals that enjoy the premier services of the author-centric Online Early system. With enhanced publication and production times, coupled with the Blackwell’s publishing savvy; the journal is poised to become one of the foremost hepatology titles.

Mark Robertson – President of Blackwell Publishing in Asia – added, “Our new relationship with the Japanese Society of Hepatology will be an exciting one, as we work in partnership to strategically develop Hepatology Research in Asia and beyond”.

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Media wishing to receive further information on the journal or to organize an interview with the editor-in-chief, please contact alina.boey@asia.blackwellpublishing.com .


About Hepatology Research

Hepatology Research is the official English language journal of the Japan Society of Hepatology. It is an international journal devoted to basic and clinical research in the field of hepatology. It encourages the publication of original research articles, reviews, short communication and case reports.

About Blackwell Publishing

Blackwell Publishing is the world’s leading society publisher, partnering with 665 academic and professional societies. Blackwell publishes over 800 journals and, to date has published close to 6,000 books, across a wide range of academic, medical, and professional subjects. For more information on Blackwell Publishing, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com or www.blackwell-synergy.com.


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