Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) has announced that, as of January 1, 2022, the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems is now called Drone Systems and Applications. The journal was renamed to eliminate the use of a term that is neither gender-neutral nor gender-inclusive.
Changing the journal’s title is in line with Canadian Science Publishing’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Both the journal and its publisher are committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable culture in science publishing, and to addressing systemic barriers and biases that cause harm.
Also, effective January 1, the newly titled Drone Systems and Applications transitioned from a subscription-based journal to a gold open access journal. Articles in Drone Systems and Applications will be published under a Creative Commons license and will be free to read for everyone. Previously published articles have been made free access at no cost to the authors.
Fees associated with open access (called article processing charges or APCs) will be waived on all submissions received by December 31, 2023. After this period, authors from eligible countries and territories of the Research4Life program can request a fee waiver.
Drone Systems and Applications will remain an online-only journal committed to publishing quality science that has undergone rigorous peer review. The journal will retain its editorial board of internationally respected researchers and practitioners from academia, government, and industry.
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