The Poultry Science Association, a professional scientific society representing more than 1,850 scientists, educators, researchers, and industry professionals worldwide, has recently acquired European Poultry Science, a prominent peer-reviewed research journal, from Eugen Ulmer Publishing House in Stuttgart, Germany. This acquisition adds to PSA’s portfolio of leading international research publications, including its flagship title, Poultry Science, and the applied journal, The Journal of Applied Poultry Research.
In an effort to promote greater accessibility to research findings, PSA has announced that European Poultry Science will transition to an Open Access Gold publication model. This means that research published in the journal will be freely available to the public upon publication. The move towards open access reflects PSA’s commitment to fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency in the world of scientific research. Since transitioning its journals to the Open Access Gold model in 2020, PSA has seen a significant increase in submissions to Poultry Science. European Poultry Science will soon be accessible online through ScienceDirect.com as part of PSA’s partnership with Elsevier, the world’s largest publisher of academic research.
Martin Zuidhof, President of the Poultry Science Association, expressed the organization’s enthusiasm for adding European Poultry Science to its collection, recognizing the journal’s importance and quality. For nearly 90 years, European Poultry Science has been a respected publication in the field, publishing original scientific papers, critical reviews, and research reports. The journal has the official support of the German Association for Poultry Science, and PSA is dedicated to providing authors from Germany and around the world with a reputable platform for sharing their research through a rigorous peer-review process and exceptional editorial board.
Michael Grashorn, President of the German Association of Poultry Science and a professor at the University of Hohenheim, expressed his excitement for PSA’s decision to transition the journal to open access, highlighting PSA’s international reputation and commitment to advancing research in the field. Editor In Chief Barbara Tzschentke will continue to lead European Poultry Science as part of PSA’s editorial team. Dr. Tzschentke, a senior researcher at the Institute for Agricultural and Urban Ecological Projects at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, has been at the helm of the journal since 2018.
The acquisition of European Poultry Science underscores PSA’s dedication to advancing poultry science globally. The Association recently hosted its fourth PSA Latin American Scientific Conference in Brazil and will host its inaugural PSA Pacific Rim Scientific Conference in China in October 2025.
In conclusion, the acquisition of European Poultry Science by the Poultry Science Association represents a significant step towards promoting open access and collaboration in scientific research. By offering a respected platform for researchers to share their findings, PSA is strengthening its commitment to advancing poultry science worldwide.
Source: Poultry Science Association. Link to original article