1. Topics for Discussion
When making predictions: Validate, validate, validate.
Journal submission pitfalls: conference submissions and citable pre-publication forums.
Open Access.
The review process at Nucleic Acids Research.

2. Special Issues pre-proposal deadlines:
Impact Factor: 7.479
Author charges:
£1420 / $2770 / €2130
(non member institution)
£710 / $1385 / €1065
(member institution 50%
discount)
Special Issues pre-proposal deadlines:
Web Server –Dec. 31, 2010.
Database – July 1, 2011

3. Advice When writing a paper:
know and cite the literature in your area.
be thorough in your analysis and presentation.
When submitting:
suggest reviewers who are knowledgeable, not your friends
When selecting a journal, look for:
fast turn-around time.
automatic deposit to PubMed Central.
open access