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 DSI Announces Results of 2010 Elections
Treasurer At-Large Vice Presidents Thomas Y. Choi, Arizona State University Asia Pacific DSI Regionally-Elected VP European DSI Regionally-Elected VP Midwest DSI Regionally-Elected VP Northeast DSI Regionally-Elected VP The ballot tabulation was audited and verified by DATAMATX, Inc. Atlanta GA. Board Appoints Professor Asoo Vakharia as the Next Editor of the DSJ
The editor's position is currently held by Vicki Smith-Daniels, who has been the editor of DSJ for the past seven years. Her term ends in June of this year. She has provided able stewardship for the journal during her tenure as editor. The most striking contribution that Vicki has made to the journal is improving the impact factor of DSJ vis-à-vis the other journals in our field. The ISI citation impact factor has increased from .764 in 2004 to 2.318 in 2008. According to the 2008 ISI and Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report for management journals, DSJ has a rank of 21 and an impact factor of 2.318 compared to the Journal of Operations Management (rank, 17: impact factor, 2.42) and Management Science (rank, 20; impact factor, 2.354), and Information Systems Research (rank, 22; impact factor, 2.261). This is a significant accomplishment; Vicki and the current editorial team deserve our sincere thanks for this achievement. Wiley Completes Acquisition of Blackwell Publishing (Holdings) Ltd. Hoboken, N.J., and Oxford, U.K., February 5, 2007 — John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb) announced on February 5, 2007 that it has finalized the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Blackwell Publishing (Holdings) Ltd., one of the world's foremost academic and professional publishers. The purchase price of £572 million was financed with a combination of debt and cash. Blackwell Publishing has published DSI's Decision Sciences Journal and the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education since 2003. Blackwell's publishing program is being merged with Wiley's global scientific, technical, and medical business. The merged business is now the largest of the three businesses of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; its other businesses are Professional/Trade and Higher Education. "Wiley begins our third century of publishing by embarking on the path of growth and expansion, with our new colleagues," said William J. Pesce, Wiley's President and Chief Executive Officer. "It is an extraordinary milestone in our Company's remarkable history." The integration of the businesses is being guided by a best practices approach. Leadership roles are being assumed by colleagues from both companies. Mr. Pesce announced the appointment of Wiley's Senior Vice President, STM Publishing Eric A. Swanson to lead the merged business and Blackwell CEO Rene Olivieri to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Olivieri is co-leader of the transition team along with Wiley Europe's Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Smith. Responsibility to stakeholders is an important part of the vision guiding the merger. "We want to set the standard for publishing for the scientists, physicians, professionals and scholars who are our authors and readers," continued Mr. Pesce, "For our authors and society partners, we intend to provide best of class service through our extensive network of editorial, production, marketing, and sales talent. For our customers, we intend to provide more access to more content to more people than ever before in the history of the two companies. For our colleagues, we intend to provide intellectually stimulating and rewarding opportunities." The combined business and the constituencies it serves will benefit from its collaborative, customer- and partner-friendly approach. Moreover, the combined companies will be able to invest more in online capabilities than either could as separate entities. Global market reach will be strengthened and extended. Wiley and Blackwell are two of the world's most respected global publishers. Together, the two companies will publish approximately 1,250 scholarly peer-reviewed journals (over 1 million pages) and an extensive collection of books with global appeal. About Wiley Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals; encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site is www.wiley.com. Wiley is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb. Contact: Susan Spilka Phone: (201) 748-6147 Email: sspilka@wiley.com Download: Complete Press Release in PDF |
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The Board of Directors of the Decision Sciences Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Asoo Vakharia of the University of Florida as the next editor of the Decision Sciences Journal . Asoo has an extensive publication record and prior editorial experience including serving on the current editorial team of DSJ as associate editor. Asoo has a vision for the journal that would not only sustain DSJ 's quality but enhance it significantly in the coming years. The Board's decision to appoint Asoo Vakharia as the next editor of DSJ was unanimous. We wish him much success as he assumes this new leadership role in the Institute.