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About GigaBlog brings you news on the issues surrounding large scale biological and biomedical data from the GigaScience Press team (and guests). We cover the latest papers and datasets published in the GigaScience and GigaByte journals and associated GigaDB database, and news on technical developments with our data analysis platforms. GigaBlog also tackles wider issues surrounding scientific 'big data', data publication and citation, open data and open science, as well as peer review and the future of scholarly communication.

Publications GigaScience is GigaScience Press’ and OUP’s flagship Open Science journal, leading the way in moving scientific communication beyond Open Access. Our in-house Editorial and Curation teams provide a single unified service to make published research and all of the supporting data, code, and methods open and stably shared. Built upon the principles of open and FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable); reproducibility, usability and utility are our key criteria for publication. Our team aids authors in making sure their published work matches the latest global standards and policies, providing the scientific community with one of the best means to speed scientific progress. GigaByte aims to promote the most rapid exchange of scientific information in a formal peer-reviewed publishing platform. Modern research is data-driven, iterative, and aims to be FAIR: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. It is also fast moving, with available data and computational tools changing constantly and swiftly evolving fields continuously being tested, updated and modified by the community. GigaByte provides scientists a venue to rapidly and easily share and build upon each other’s research outputs publishing short, focused, data-driven articles using a publishing platform that allows nearly immediate online publication on acceptance. GigaDB is a data repository supporting scientific publications in the Life/Biomedical Sciences domain. GigaDB works with authors to organize and curate data from individually publishable units into datasets, which are provided openly and in as FAIR manner as possible for the global research community. Through our association with DataCite , each dataset in GigaDB will be assigned a DOI that can be used as a standard citation for future use of these data in other articles by the authors and other researchers. To maximize its utility to the research community, the datasets in GigaDB are placed under a CC0 waiver

Open Science publishing for the 21st century Moving Scientific Publishing into the Open Science Era Open. Transparent. Innovative. Collaborative. We envision a world where science is communicated openly and collaboratively, without barriers, to solve problems in a data- and evidence-driven manner through Open Science publishing GigaScience Press has the goal of achieving true open science by embracing the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation as the primary goal for its publications and activities. The Press publishes award winning Open Science journals, which all have the goal of making scientific communication reach researchers and communities around the globe. The Press also runs a data publishing platform (GigaDB) with an in-house data curation team to link published articles with data and other research objects, helping support reproducibility, reusability and the FAIR principles of data stewardship.

Scientific Manuscript Editing As a researcher, your goal is to communicate your scientific findings clearly and effectively to your peers and the broader scientific community. However, even the best research can be hindered by poor writing or formatting. This is where copy editing services for scientific manuscripts come in. By using copy editing services for your manuscript, you can improve the chances of your research being accepted for publication. A well-written and well-formatted manuscript is more likely to be clearly presented so that the journal editors are less likely to miss the main points of your work, and reviewers can easily the logic of the work you have done, the findings you have made, and the conclusions drawn, reducing the chance of requests for additional less-relevant work or rejection. Copy editing services help you ensure that your manuscript is free of grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation errors. They can also help with formatting and ensuring that your manuscript adheres to the relevant style guide. Additionally, copy editors can provide feedback on the clarity, coherence, logical flow, and organization of your writing, helping you to convey your ideas more effectively. Manuscript editing comes in two forms: Copy Editing and Developmental Editing. The differences are. described below. Services Provided Copy Editing Basic Copy Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting a manuscript for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors. A copy editor will ensure that a manuscript is well-written, clear, and adheres to the appropriate style guide. The focus of basic copy editing is on the mechanics of writing, ensuring that the language used is appropriate, consistent, and free of errors. Developmental Editing Developmental editing for a scientific manuscript involves a thorough review of the content, organization, and logical flow of the manuscript. The goal of developmental editing for a scientific manuscript is to ensure that the research presented in the manuscript is clearly and effectively communicated to the target audience. For More Information or to Request Editing Services, contact: Chen Qi at Chenqi@genomics.cn Copy Editing Services: 1. Grammar and punctuation: Check for proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This may include correcting typos, run-on sentences, or subject-verb agreement errors 2. Clarity: Ensure that the language used is clear and concise. This may involve rephrasing sentences or selecting alternate word choices to improve clarity. Check that the manuscript is free of jargon and that any technical terms are defined and explained clearly. 3. Consistency: Check for consistency in formatting, style, and language throughout the manuscript to ensure a cohesive and polished final product. 4. Formatting and style: Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the appropriate formatting guidelines, including proper use of headings, citations, figures, and tables. Developmental Editing Services: 1. Content: Assess the manuscript's content to ensure that the research question is clearly stated, the research methodology is appropriate, and the data analysis is sound. 2. Organization: Examine the manuscript's organization to ensure that the structure is logical and effective. May involve reordering sections or subsections, and ensuring that the flow of information is cohesive and easy to follow. 3. Clarity: Assess the manuscript's clarity to ensure that the language and terminology used is clearly presented and appropriate for the intended audience. Check that the manuscript is free of jargon and that any technical terms are defined and explained clearly. 4. Formatting and style: Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the appropriate style guide for the relevant scientific discipline, including proper use of headings, citations, figures, and tables. ​

Teams Read More Press Publishing Director Laurie Goodman, PhD USA Director of Journal Development I nternational Scott Edmunds, PhD Hong Kong, China Director of Journal Development China Zhou Hongling China Editorial Assistant Chen Qi China Office Manager Nafisa Qazi Singapore ​ Journals GigaScience Editor-in-Chief Scott Edmunds, PhD Hong Kong China Executive Editor Nicole Nogoy, PhD New Zealand Editors Zhou Hongling China Hans Zauner, PhD Germ any Assistant Editor Zhang Hongfang China ​ GigaByte Chief Editor Scott Edmunds , PhD Hong Kong, China Editors Nicole Nogoy, PhD New Zealand Zhou Hongling China Assistant Editors Hans Zauner, PhD Germany Zhang Honfang China ​ Data Publishing, GigaDB Director of GigaDB Chris Hunter, PhD United Kingdom Data Scientist Chris Armit, PhD United Kingdom Data Editor Mary Ann Tuli United Kingdom Assistant Data Editor Fan Yannan China IT Department Head of IT Peter Li, PhD Hong Kong, China Senior Software Engineer Rija Ménagé France Systems Programmer Analyst Ken Cho Hong Kong, China ​

CONTACT US Press General Inquiries Publishing Director, La urie Goodma n, PhD Laurie@gigasciencejournal.com Journal Development, International Director of Journal Development: Scott Edmund s, PhD Scott@gi gasciencejournal.com Journal Development, China Director of Journal Development: Zhou Hongling Hongling@gigasciencejournal.com GigaScience General Inquiri es Editor-in-Chief, Scott Edmunds, PhD Scott@gigasciencejournal.com Manuscript Inquiries All Editors editorial@gigasciencejournal.com Thematic Series Inquiries: Executive Editor, Nicole Nogoy, PhD Nicole@gigasciencejournal.com GigaByte General Inquiri es Chief Editor , Scott Edmunds, PhD Scott@gigasciencejournal.com Manuscript Inquiries All Editors editorial@gigabytejournal.com Consortium Coordinated Publications Chief Editor , Scott Edmunds, PhD scott@gigasciencejournal.com GigaDB General Inquiri es Director of GigaDB, Chris Hunter, PhD Chris@gigasciencejournal.com Data Submission Inquiries All Curators database @gigasciencejournal.com

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