Insects – An Open Access Journal of Entomology

• Main Author: Brian T. Forschler
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2010-07-01
• Series: Insects
• Subjects: n/a
• Online Access: http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/1/1/1/

Conventional thought would suggest that there are sufficient venues for the publication of entomological scientific inquiries and begs the question: “Why begin another outlet for insect-related scientific comment?” The open access journal Insects is a response to the pressing global thirst for information and an acknowledgement of the potential of electronic media. Dissemination of information is critical to growing the global knowledge base through easy and open access. This new journal is a celebration of the diversity of insects, other arthropods, and their relationship with humans in our shared environment. [...]