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17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

05 Jul 2023 JSSS receives Impact Factor

The editorial board of the Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems, Copernicus Publications and the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement are proud to announce that, 11 years after its founding, the journal has now been awarded an Impact Factor from Clarivate Analytics, with a starting value of 1.0. We thank all those involved for their great work and perseverance, particularly the all-volunteer editorial team and most notably Gerald Gerlach.

05 Jul 2023 JSSS receives Impact Factor

The editorial board of the Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems, Copernicus Publications and the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement are proud to announce that, 11 years after its founding, the journal has now been awarded an Impact Factor from Clarivate Analytics, with a starting value of 1.0. We thank all those involved for their great work and perseverance, particularly the all-volunteer editorial team and most notably Gerald Gerlach.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between ETH Domain institutions and Copernicus Publications

The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between ETH Domain institutions and Copernicus Publications

The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between Swiss National Science Foundation, Luxembourg National Research Fund, the University of Lausanne and Copernicus Publications

From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between Swiss National Science Foundation, Luxembourg National Research Fund, the University of Lausanne and Copernicus Publications

From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

14 Jul 2022 Institutional agreement with University of Exeter Library

University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

14 Jul 2022 Institutional agreement with University of Exeter Library

University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

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01 Apr 2021 Change of chief editor

The founding editor of JSSS Professor Gerald Gerlach, TU Dresden, steps down as chief editor of JSSS. Ulrich Schmid, professor at the Institute for Sensor and Actuator Systems (ISAS) at the Vienna University of Technology, will take over as chief editor. Read more.

01 Apr 2021 Change of chief editor

The founding editor of JSSS Professor Gerald Gerlach, TU Dresden, steps down as chief editor of JSSS. Ulrich Schmid, professor at the Institute for Sensor and Actuator Systems (ISAS) at the Vienna University of Technology, will take over as chief editor. Read more.

29 Oct 2020 Institutional agreement with ETH Zurich now for corresponding authors

As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

29 Oct 2020 Institutional agreement with ETH Zurich now for corresponding authors

As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

30 Jun 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

30 Jun 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

29 May 2020 Institutional agreement between Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications

Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

29 May 2020 Institutional agreement between Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications

Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

16 Jan 2019 SUB Göttingen and Copernicus Publications introduced the National Consortium for Central Payment Processing of Article Processing Charges on 1 January 2019

14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.

16 Jan 2019 SUB Göttingen and Copernicus Publications introduced the National Consortium for Central Payment Processing of Article Processing Charges on 1 January 2019

14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.

16 Jan 2019 Institutional Agreement between Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications

Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

16 Jan 2019 Institutional Agreement between Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications

Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

10 Dec 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the JSSS website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading JSSS articles.

10 Dec 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the JSSS website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading JSSS articles.

28 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signs institutional agreement with Helsinki University Library

To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).

28 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signs institutional agreement with Helsinki University Library

To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).

05 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signed Enabling FAIR Data Commitment Statement in the Earth, Space,and Environmental Sciences and updated data policy and author guidelines

Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) - not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.

05 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signed Enabling FAIR Data Commitment Statement in the Earth, Space,and Environmental Sciences and updated data policy and author guidelines

Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) - not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.

08 Jun 2018 JSSS introduces article processing charges

JSSS has introduced article processing charges (APCs) to cover the costs of the review process, typesetting, web publication, and long-term archiving. APCs are valid for all manuscripts submitted after 01 July 2018.

08 Jun 2018 JSSS introduces article processing charges

JSSS has introduced article processing charges (APCs) to cover the costs of the review process, typesetting, web publication, and long-term archiving. APCs are valid for all manuscripts submitted after 01 July 2018.

04 Jul 2017 Update of publication policy

The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.

04 Jul 2017 Update of publication policy

The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

06 Sep 2016 AMA Conferences 2017 from 30 May to 1 June 2017 in Nuremberg

The Call for Papers for the AMA Conferences 2017, SENSOR und IRS², has been put out. Both conferences will be held from 30 May to 1 June 2017 parallel to the trade fair SENSOR+TEST 2017 in Nuremberg. The submission deadline for presentations is 17 November 2016.

06 Sep 2016 AMA Conferences 2017 from 30 May to 1 June 2017 in Nuremberg

The Call for Papers for the AMA Conferences 2017, SENSOR und IRS², has been put out. Both conferences will be held from 30 May to 1 June 2017 parallel to the trade fair SENSOR+TEST 2017 in Nuremberg. The submission deadline for presentations is 17 November 2016.

15 Mar 2016 JSSS indexed in Scopus

Scopus has completed its evaluation of Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) and announced that it will include the journal in its database.

15 Mar 2016 JSSS indexed in Scopus

Scopus has completed its evaluation of Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) and announced that it will include the journal in its database.

17 Dec 2015 JSSS indexed in the Web of Science

Thomson Reuters announced that JSSS has been accepted into the Web of Science and is now included in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

17 Dec 2015 JSSS indexed in the Web of Science

Thomson Reuters announced that JSSS has been accepted into the Web of Science and is now included in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for JSSS authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal JSSS authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for JSSS authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal JSSS authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

29 Jun 2015 Update data policy

We have updated our data policy: it now also refers to the Data Citation Principles and stresses the necessity of data availability.

29 Jun 2015 Update data policy

We have updated our data policy: it now also refers to the Data Citation Principles and stresses the necessity of data availability.

25 Jun 2015 JSSS awarded DOAJ Seal

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.

25 Jun 2015 JSSS awarded DOAJ Seal

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.

02 Jun 2015 JSSS now member of COPE

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.

02 Jun 2015 JSSS now member of COPE

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.

02 Jun 2015 Website relaunch

The JSSS website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:

02 Jun 2015 Website relaunch

The JSSS website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:

04 Nov 2014 JSSS provides full-text XML

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on. 

04 Nov 2014 JSSS provides full-text XML

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on. 

29 Oct 2013 Article level metrics available

Article level metrics (ALMs) comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.

29 Oct 2013 Article level metrics available

Article level metrics (ALMs) comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.

13 Aug 2013 Publication ethics

JSSS has implemented publication ethics in order to guarantee high scientific and ethical standards.

13 Aug 2013 Publication ethics

JSSS has implemented publication ethics in order to guarantee high scientific and ethical standards.

04 Jun 2013 New data policy

JSSS has just published its new data policy.

04 Jun 2013 New data policy

JSSS has just published its new data policy.