FSP FAQs: Journal Publications
Fundamental Science Practices for releasing federally funded USGS research (manuscripts, data, software) in outside (e.g., journals) and USGS (e.g., USGS Series Reports, ScienceBase) outlets, as required by the public access plan. The Frequently Asked Questions include information on approvals, web pages, preprints, metadata, digital repositories, and what qualifies as a data release.
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How is USGS scientific software released? [095] How is USGS scientific software released? [095]
Scientific software can be released as either approved or provisional software. Software can be released as a stand-alone product, as a separate product associated with another USGS scientific information product, or released in association with an outside publication. [Read more]
What if a USGS coauthor finds out from the non-USGS lead author that the scientific information product has been accepted by the journal and will be published more quickly than expected? [144] What if a USGS coauthor finds out from the non-USGS lead author that the scientific information product has been accepted by the journal and will be published more quickly than expected? [144]
Inform your supervisor, Center Director, and BAO to expedite review and approvals; BAOs may be able to move the product up in their queues. Manuscripts that will be posted online as soon as they are received by the journal should obtain Bureau approval prior to submission. To avoid these situations, discuss the USGS FSP process with coauthors before a manuscript is sent to a journal. [Read more]
Why must the accepted manuscript be placed in the IPDS after it is published by the journal? [145] Why must the accepted manuscript be placed in the IPDS after it is published by the journal? [145]
The IPDS serves as an archive for short-term, temporary records. In the event the journal does not provide free public access, the accepted manuscript that is placed in the IPDS can be provided to the public through the USGS Publications Warehouse. This will ensure the USGS meets the OSTP public access requirement for federally funded research. [Read more]
A journal requests that a USGS scientist contribute to a “book review”—what are the FSP review and approval requirements? [169] A journal requests that a USGS scientist contribute to a “book review”—what are the FSP review and approval requirements? [169]
The intent of the book review is to address the content, not advance the notion of purchase. Book reviews are, by definition, new interpretive content. As for other new interpretive science information, two peer reviews are required and Bureau approval by a BAO is required for the book review prior to it being submitted to the journal for publication. [Read more]