[AAA] Noticias de la AAA

[Andres Piatti]

Estimados socios,

El Dr. Juan Zorec (Francia) envio a la AAA una carta del Board de
directores de Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A), la cual estamos
reenviando a ustedes para su conocimiento.

Saludos cordiales,

Comision Directiva
Asociacion Argentina de Astronomia
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 LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS (A&A)


 Future editorial structure of A&A


 Considering

 * the rapid growth of the number of submitted papers,
 * the proceeding specialization of subfields in astronomy,
 * and the wish to involve more countries in the editorial process,

 the Board of Directors of A&A has decided to change the editorial
 structure of the journal. The new structure will consist of an
 Editor-in-Chief, a Letter Editor and seven Scientific Editors. One of
 the Scientific Editors will act as the Associate Editor-in-Chief. The
 new system is expected to be effective starting January 2004.

 In the new system the Editor-in-Chief will receive all submitted
 regular papers and will assign a Scientific Editor to each paper. The
 Scientific Editor will be responsible for the refereeing process and
 will decide on whether the paper should be accepted or not. The final
 responsibility for acceptance lies with the Editor-in-Chief. The
 Associate Editor-in-Chief will assist the Editor-in-Chief, e.g., by
 taking over his/her duties during times of absence. Letters will be
 submitted directly to the Letter Editor, who will have the same
 duties as in the present system. All papers will be handled in a
 web-based peer review system. The final language editing will be done
 at the central office.

 As of 1 January 2004, Dr. H.J. Habing will retire and Dr. C. Bertout
 will continue as the Editor-in-Chief. Dr. P. Schneider will continue
 as Letter Editor. Herewith, we invite applications for the seven
 positions of Scientific Editors.

 The Scientific Editors are expected to have a broad knowledge of
 astronomy and astrophysics and to have expertise in one or several of
 the main sub-fields of A&A, i.e. cosmology, extragalactic astronomy,
 galactic structure and stellar populations, interstellar and
 circumstellar matter, stellar structure and evolution, stellar
 atmospheres, the Sun, planets and planetary systems. Candidates
 should have a strong record of published research in astronomy and
 astrophysics, should have experience as a referee and/or journal
 editor, and be prepared to commit the time needed to handle the peer
 review of up to three hundred papers per year. Limited support for
 office equipment and secretarial help as well as an annual indemnity
 will be provided to the Scientific Editors. The initial term of
 appointment is three years.

 Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
 and a concise cover letter that summarizes the candidate's
 qualifications and reasons for seeking a Scientific Editor position.
 Possible support from the home institute for the task should also be
 discussed. Applications should preferably be e-mailed or sent/faxed
 to the Chairman of the Board of Directors:

 Prof. Aage Sandqvist
 Stockholm Observatory
 SCFAB-AlbaNova
 SE-106 91 Stockholm
 Sweden

 email:  aage@astro.su.se
 Fax: +46 8 5537 8510

 Applications received by 31 January 2003 will receive full consideration.

 Informal inquiries about the positions may be directed by e-mail to
 Aage Sandqvist.

 On behalf of the Board of Directors

 Aage Sandqvist
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 Aage Sandqvist                         Phone:  +46 - 8  55378511
 Stockholm Observatory Fax:    +46 - 8  55378510
 SCFAB-AlbaNova
 SE-106 91 Stockholm                   e-mail: aage@astro.su.se
 Sweden
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