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Frank H. Columbus founded Nova Science Publishers in 1985.
Answer: False
Explanation: The founding year of Nova Science Publishers is cited as 1985, not 1995.
Before founding Nova Science Publishers, Frank Columbus worked as a senior editor at Plenum Publishing.
Answer: False
Explanation: Frank Columbus's professional background prior to founding the company was as a senior editor at Plenum Publishing.
Nadya Columbus took over the company's operations after her husband, Frank Columbus, passed away in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Nadya Columbus, the founder's wife, took over the firm's operations after Frank Columbus passed away in 2010.
Who founded Nova Science Publishers, and in what year?
Answer: Frank H. Columbus in 1985
Explanation: Frank H. Columbus founded Nova Science Publishers in 1985.
What was Frank Columbus's role immediately prior to founding Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: Senior Editor at Plenum Publishing
Explanation: Frank Columbus's professional background prior to founding the company was as a senior editor at Plenum Publishing.
Who currently manages the operations of Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: Nadya Columbus
Explanation: Nadya Columbus, the founder's wife, took over the firm's operations after Frank Columbus passed away in 2010.
The primary nonfiction topics covered by Nova Science Publishers include science and technology, medicine and biology, and social sciences.
Answer: True
Explanation: The publisher's nonfiction topics primarily include science and technology, medicine and biology, and social sciences.
Nova Science Publishers publishes academic fiction, including in STM (Science, Technology, Medicine) genres, not exclusively fantasy.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the publisher does engage with academic fiction, it is not exclusively in the fantasy genre, and it also covers STM genres.
Nova Science Publishers operates under the imprints NOVA, NOVA Medicine & Health, and SNOVA, not Science Press.
Answer: False
Explanation: The identified imprints are NOVA, NOVA Medicine & Health, and SNOVA; Science Press is not listed as one of their imprints.
STM, in the context of Nova Science Publishers' fiction genres, refers to Science, Technology, and Medicine.
Answer: True
Explanation: STM refers to Science, Technology, and Medicine, indicating that the publisher's academic fiction offerings are within these scientific and technical fields.
Nova Science Publishers' primary focus for nonfiction topics is science, technology, medicine, and social sciences, not humanities and arts.
Answer: False
Explanation: The publisher's primary focus for nonfiction topics is science, technology, medicine, and social sciences, not humanities and arts.
Imprints are used by publishers to target specific markets or genres, such as NOVA Medicine & Health.
Answer: True
Explanation: An imprint is a brand name or division of a publishing house that publishes books under its own specific name, often targeting a particular market or genre. Nova Science Publishers uses NOVA, NOVA Medicine & Health, and SNOVA as its imprints.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of publication produced by Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: Textbooks
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers produces academic journals, books, encyclopedias, and e-books; textbooks are not explicitly listed as a publication type.
What are the main subject areas Nova Science Publishers focuses on for its nonfiction content?
Answer: Science and Technology, Medicine and Biology, and Social Sciences
Explanation: The publisher's nonfiction topics primarily include science and technology, medicine and biology, and social sciences.
Which imprint is specifically mentioned for medical publications by Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: NOVA Medicine & Health
Explanation: The imprint NOVA Medicine & Health is specifically mentioned for medical publications.
What does the term STM refer to in relation to Nova Science Publishers' fiction genres?
Answer: Science, Technology, and Medicine
Explanation: STM refers to Science, Technology, and Medicine, indicating that the publisher's academic fiction offerings are within these scientific and technical fields.
Inclusion in the Book Citation Index signifies that Nova Science Publishers' works are indexed in a major scholarly database.
Answer: True
Explanation: Inclusion in the Book Citation Index, which is part of the Web of Science Core Collection, indicates that Nova Science Publishers' works are recognized and indexed within a major scholarly database.
In 2022, Nova Science Publishers was approved in the Norwegian register for scientific journals, series and publishers.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2022, Nova Science Publishers was approved in the Norwegian register for scientific journals, series and publishers, which is maintained by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.
Between 2005 and 2012, Nova Science Publishers ranked fourth overall in the number of books published, not first across all fields.
Answer: False
Explanation: Between 2005 and 2012, Nova Science Publishers ranked fourth overall in the number of books published, not first across all fields.
Nova Science Publishers ranked in the top three for book publications in fields like engineering and clinical medicine between 2005 and 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: Between 2005 and 2012, Nova Science Publishers ranked in the top three in eight scientific fields: engineering, clinical medicine, human biology, animal and plant biology, geosciences, social science medicine, health, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
From 2009 to 2013, Nova Science Publishers was ranked as the fifth most prolific book publisher globally, not third.
Answer: False
Explanation: The ranking for prolific book publishers from 2009 to 2013 was fifth, not third.
During the 2009-2013 period, Nova Science Publishers ranked third in Engineering and Technology by the number of books published, not first.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the 2009-2013 period, the ranking in Engineering and Technology was third, not first.
Nova Science Publishers demonstrated the lowest citation impact among the five most prolific publishers studied, not the highest.
Answer: False
Explanation: Studies indicated Nova Science Publishers had the lowest citation impact among the five most prolific publishers, not the highest.
A 2017 ranking study found Nova Science Publishers to be high in the number of books published but low in the number of citations per book.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2017 study found the publisher to be high in book publication volume but low in citations per book.
In 2018, Nova Science Publishers was ranked #13 globally for political sciences publishers over the preceding five years.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Nova Science Publishers was ranked #13 on the global main publishers list for political sciences over the preceding five years.
A 2011 report ranked Nova Science Publishers 17th among international social-science book publishers based on market penetration and indexing.
Answer: True
Explanation: In a 2011 report that evaluated international social-science book publishers based on market penetration and inclusion in international science index systems, Nova Science Publishers was ranked 17th.
A 2017 survey indicated Nova Science Publishers was indexed in all five of the surveyed information systems, not just one.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2017 survey indicated Nova Science Publishers was indexed in all five of the surveyed information systems.
Approval in the Norwegian register signifies adherence to standards set by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.
Answer: True
Explanation: Approval in the Norwegian register signifies adherence to standards set by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.
Nova Science Publishers' high publication volume is contrasted by a low citation impact per book.
Answer: False
Explanation: The publisher's high publication volume is not matched by a high citation impact per book; it is noted as low.
Being Scopus-indexed means a publisher's work is included in a database of peer-reviewed literature, enhancing visibility.
Answer: True
Explanation: Being Scopus-indexed means that the publisher's journals or publications are included in Scopus, a large abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, which enhances the visibility and discoverability of the published research.
The #13 global ranking for political sciences publishers in 2018 suggests Nova Science Publishers is a significant player in that field, not a minor one.
Answer: False
Explanation: A #13 global ranking suggests significant presence, not minor player status, in political sciences publishing.
Citation impact measures the frequency of citations, not the annual book release volume.
Answer: False
Explanation: Citation impact measures the frequency of citations, not the annual book release volume.
What is the significance of Nova Science Publishers being included in the Book Citation Index?
Answer: It means their works are indexed in a major scholarly database.
Explanation: Inclusion in the Book Citation Index signifies that Nova Science Publishers' works are indexed in a major scholarly database.
What international recognition did Nova Science Publishers receive in 2022 related to academic publishing standards?
Answer: Approval in the Norwegian register for scientific journals, series and publishers
Explanation: In 2022, Nova Science Publishers was approved in the Norwegian register for scientific journals, series and publishers, which is maintained by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.
Nova Science Publishers ranked fourth overall in the number of books published between which years?
Answer: 2005-2012
Explanation: Between 2005 and 2012, Nova Science Publishers ranked fourth overall in the number of books published.
In which specific fields did Nova Science Publishers rank in the top three for book publications between 2005 and 2012?
Answer: In eight scientific fields including engineering and clinical medicine
Explanation: Between 2005 and 2012, Nova Science Publishers ranked in the top three in eight scientific fields: engineering, clinical medicine, human biology, animal and plant biology, geosciences, social science medicine, health, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
What was Nova Science Publishers' ranking as a prolific book publisher during the 2009-2013 period?
Answer: Fifth
Explanation: From 2009 to 2013, Nova Science Publishers was ranked as the fifth most prolific book publisher.
According to the source, how did Nova Science Publishers' citation impact compare to other prolific publishers?
Answer: It had the lowest citation impact.
Explanation: Studies indicated Nova Science Publishers had the lowest citation impact among the five most prolific publishers, not the highest.
In 2018, what was Nova Science Publishers' global ranking for political sciences publishers over the preceding five years?
Answer: #13
Explanation: In 2018, Nova Science Publishers was ranked #13 globally for political sciences publishers over the preceding five years.
What did a 2017 survey reveal about Nova Science Publishers' indexing across different scholarly databases?
Answer: It was indexed in all five of the surveyed information systems.
Explanation: A 2017 survey indicated Nova Science Publishers was indexed in all five of the surveyed information systems.
Which statement best describes Nova Science Publishers' ranking in Engineering and Technology during the 2009-2013 period?
Answer: It ranked third in Engineering and Technology.
Explanation: During the 2009-2013 period, Nova Science Publishers ranked third in Engineering and Technology by the number of books published.
What does the Norwegian register approval in 2022 suggest about Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: It signifies compliance with standards relevant for academic accreditation in Norway.
Explanation: The Norwegian register approval suggests compliance with standards relevant for academic accreditation in Norway.
How does Nova Science Publishers' publication volume compare to its citation impact, according to studies?
Answer: High volume, low citation impact.
Explanation: The publisher has a high publication volume but a low citation impact per book.
Which of the following fields was NOT mentioned as one where Nova Science Publishers ranked in the top three for book publications between 2005-2012?
Answer: Computer Science
Explanation: Computer Science was not mentioned as a field where the publisher ranked in the top three between 2005-2012.
What does it mean for a publisher to be 'Scopus-indexed'?
Answer: Its journals are included in a large database of peer-reviewed literature.
Explanation: Being Scopus-indexed means its journals are included in a large database of peer-reviewed literature, enhancing visibility.
Librarians have criticized Nova Science Publishers for not consistently subjecting its publications to academic peer review, not praised it.
Answer: False
Explanation: Librarians have criticized the publisher for inconsistent academic peer review processes.
Nova Science Publishers was classified as a vanity press on Beall's List, not a reputable academic press.
Answer: False
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers was classified as a vanity press on Beall's List.
The criticism against Nova Science Publishers primarily concerns its practices regarding content sourcing and peer review, not low publication volume or lack of international distribution.
Answer: False
Explanation: Criticism primarily concerns content sourcing and peer review practices, not publication volume or distribution.
A vanity press typically charges authors for publication services and may have less stringent editorial oversight.
Answer: True
Explanation: A vanity press is a publisher that charges authors for publication services, often with less stringent editorial oversight or peer review compared to traditional academic publishers, and may focus on profit from the author rather than the marketability of the work.
Nova Science Publishers is criticized for republishing public domain content and free government reports at high prices, not new original research.
Answer: False
Explanation: The criticism involves republishing public domain content and free government reports at high prices, not new original research.
What does the term 'public domain' mean in the context of criticism against Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: Content that is no longer protected by copyright and can be freely used.
Explanation: Public domain refers to creative works not protected by copyright, allowing for free use and distribution. The criticism involves republishing such content at high prices.
What criticism do librarians commonly level against Nova Science Publishers regarding its publications?
Answer: Not consistently subjecting publications to academic peer review.
Explanation: Librarians have criticized the publisher for inconsistent academic peer review processes.
Nova Science Publishers was classified as what type of press on Beall's List?
Answer: Vanity Press
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers was classified as a vanity press on Beall's List.
What practice of Nova Science Publishers draws criticism regarding content sourcing and pricing?
Answer: Republishing public domain content and free government reports at high prices.
Explanation: The criticism involves republishing public domain content and free government reports at high prices, not new original research.
What does the term 'vanity press' imply in the context of publishing criticism?
Answer: A publisher that charges authors for services with potentially less editorial oversight.
Explanation: A vanity press typically charges authors for publication services and may have less stringent editorial oversight.
Which of the following is a primary criticism regarding Nova Science Publishers' business model?
Answer: They republish freely available content at high prices without sufficient peer review.
Explanation: A primary criticism involves republishing freely available content at high prices without sufficient peer review.
Nova Science Publishers is an academic publisher headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, not London.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source indicates Nova Science Publishers is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, and is American, not British.
Nova Science Publishers distributes its publications worldwide, not exclusively within the United States.
Answer: False
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers distributes its publications globally, not exclusively within the United States.
Nova Science Publishers employs 55 people in-house, not over 100.
Answer: False
Explanation: The company employs 55 people in-house, according to the provided data.
The official website for Nova Science Publishers is novapublishers.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website for Nova Science Publishers is novapublishers.com.
As of February 2018, Nova Science Publishers listed 100 currently published journals, not fewer than 50.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of February 2018, Nova Science Publishers listed 100 currently published journals, not fewer than 50.
Nova Science Publishers began including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) in its new book publications starting in 2021, not 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers began including DOIs in new book publications starting in 2021.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) help ensure that scholarly content remains discoverable and accessible online.
Answer: True
Explanation: DOIs are persistent digital identifiers that provide a reliable way to locate and link to scholarly content, ensuring that publications remain accessible even if their location on the web changes.
The short description on Wikipedia identifies Nova Science Publishers as an American publishing house, not British.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Wikipedia description identifies Nova Science Publishers as an American publishing house.
What is the primary location of Nova Science Publishers' headquarters?
Answer: Hauppauge, New York
Explanation: The company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.
How many in-house employees does Nova Science Publishers have?
Answer: 55
Explanation: The company employs 55 people in-house, according to the provided data.
As of February 2018, how many journals did Nova Science Publishers list as currently published?
Answer: 100
Explanation: As of February 2018, Nova Science Publishers listed 100 currently published journals.
Since which year have Nova Science Publishers' new book publications included Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)?
Answer: 2021
Explanation: Nova Science Publishers began including DOIs in new book publications starting in 2021.
What is the purpose of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) as mentioned in the context of Nova Science Publishers?
Answer: To provide unique, persistent links to digital scholarly content.
Explanation: The purpose of DOIs is to provide unique, persistent links to digital scholarly content, ensuring discoverability and accessibility.
What does the short description on the Wikipedia page identify Nova Science Publishers as?
Answer: An American academic publishing company.
Explanation: The Wikipedia description identifies Nova Science Publishers as an American academic publishing company.