SCB Journal Partnership Structures

The Society for Conservation Biology seeks to strategically manage a portfolio of Society owned journals, and broader affiliations, that deliver meaningful benefits to our members and broader discipline. To guide strategic choices in these relationships the Society considers four types of relationships detailed below and communicates these relationships through clear branding conventions so that publishing partners and members can make considered choices in publication opportunities.
 
Ownership Model Branding on Journal Website Current Journals Definition Mission Alignment
Society affiliated, Publisher owned 'Affiliated with the Society for Conservation Biology' Biological Conservation, Pacific Conservation Biology, Current Conservation For profit journal that is strongly aligned with our values and overall mission and via endorsement as an affiliate we can deliver some specific benefits to our members. Enhance services that meet member needs
Society partnered, Publisher owned SCB logo followed by 'a journal in partnership with the Society for Conservation Biology' Conservation Letters Allows us oversight of content via editorial selection and process guidance. As with affiliated + pathway for dissemination of conservation science
Society-Publisher jointly owned SCB logo + 'a journal of the Society for Conservation Biology and Publisher name' None Split ownership and collaboration on academic and business aspects. As with society partnered + DEIJ mentorship and writing support
Society owned, Publisher service-provider SCB logo + 'a journal of the Society for Conservation Biology. Published by Publisher name' Conservation Biology, Conservation Science and Practice Society retains ownership but contracts publisher for services. As with jointly owned + fee waivers and reduced barriers