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The Journal of Immunology (The JI)

AAI owns and publishes The Journal of Immunology (“The JI”), which publishes novel peer-reviewed findings in all areas of experimental immunology.

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AAI is committed to providing scientific researchers and the general public with prompt access to the results of all research published in The JI by providing:

  • abstracts (summaries of research findings) online immediately at no cost to readers
     
  • online access to full-text articles published from 1998 to one year prior to the current issue date at no cost to readers
     
  • articles to non-subscribers immediately for modest fee ($10 per article or $40 for two weeks)

Facts about The JI

  • cited more than any other any other immunology journal
     
  • has maintained the historic record of the discipline and served as its primary archive for more than 90 years
     
  • plays an integral role in the scientific process by providing unbiased peer-review and professional editing of scientific research results
     
  • ensures the integrity of the literature and the accuracy of published conclusions
     
  • through independent peer review, which evaluates the results of taxpayer-funded research, helps to ensure the effective use of limited federal funds
 

 
In 2006, The JI, through its professional editorial staff
  • published 1,845 manuscripts in over 16,000 pages
     
  • managed a database of more than 25,000 volunteer peer reviewers and authors, and coordinated more than 3,000 reviewers
     
  • used its state-of-the art technology to track and deliver manuscripts for review and for final publication online and in print.

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Updated 10/19/07