Our research group is working on a rather large pair of manuscripts summarizing geochemistry from 12 sediment cores from all 5 of the Laurentian Great Lakes. MS1 is a literature summary of metals and oxides that are found in the sediments, and their likely sources. MS2 is the paleo paper, reconstructing ~300 years of geochemical indicators in each lake.
Both manuscripts are much larger than is typically accepted in a journal like the Journal of Great Lakes Research. I'm sure we can ask for exceptions, but figured I would ask if others have ideas about appropriate venues for such a pair of papers. They aren't quite large enough to make a special issue on their own. We have also considered two big chapters in a book, but again I'm not sure of the best venue for such a thing and whether it is a complicated process.
Any input is appreciated!
How about American Journal of Science - they often have special issues / large papers ?
I think I would contact USGS, NOAA and EPA as likely agencies who commonly collaborate and put out publications that summarize extensive data, and also publish data sets for public use if desired. And they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Some have a talent in taking the complex and presenting it very efficiently, so finding such a person to collaborate or review work can be very helpful in offering suggestions in presentation or shorting detail to meet rigid guidelines. I cannot imagine instances where reputable publishing is not complicated, especially considering the likely detail Involved.
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