Ginny Foley
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Wiley-Blackwell to Publish Journal of Forensic Nursing
Hoboken, N.J., October 16, 2007 — Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc (NYSE: JWa), (NYSE: JWb), today announced it has been selected by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) to publish the Journal of Forensic Nursing.
The Journal of Forensic Nursing is a new, leading publication that covers all facets of this multidisciplinary specialty, including health care, law enforcement, legal issues, and forensic science. Starting in 2008, each issue will be published both in print and online at http://www.blackwell-synergy.com.
"Wiley-Blackwell is pleased to partner with the IAFN to help support their mission to promote and further advance research internationally about forensic nursing science," said Jon Walmsley, Managing Director, Professional, Wiley-Blackwell. "We are well positioned to help the Journal of Forensic Nursing realize its full potential and increase its visibility to readers worldwide." The addition of this journal strengthens Wiley-Blackwell's leading position as the publisher of choice for societies and organizations focused on all aspects of nursing.
Each issue, edited by Louanne Lawson, PhD, RN, FAAN, DF-IAFN, and global editorial and advisory panels, will report on empirical studies, review and theoretical articles, methodological papers, and case studies. Topics will cover interpersonal violence (sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence); death investigation; legal and ethical issues; forensic psychiatric nursing; correctional nursing; emergency and trauma.
"We chose to partner with Wiley-Blackwell because we felt that they could provide us with a level of unmatched support and expertise in journal publishing," said Carey Goryl, IAFN’s Executive Director. "With this partnership, we hope to expand the global reach of our readers, and make the journal the premier source of high-quality research and discussion in the forensic nursing community."
About International Association of Forensic Nurses
IAFN is an international membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals who support and compliment the work of forensic nursing. The mission of the IAFN is to provide leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science. The Association's Web site can be accessed at http://www.iafn.org.
About Wiley-Blackwell
Wiley-Blackwell was formed in February 2007 as a result of the acquisition of Blackwell Publishing Ltd. by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and its merger with Wiley's Scientific, Technical, and Medical business. Together, the companies have created a global publishing business with deep strength in every major academic and professional field. Wiley-Blackwell publishes approximately 1,400 scholarly peer-reviewed journals and an extensive collection of books with global appeal. For more information on Wiley-Blackwell, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com or http://interscience.wiley.com.
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, medical and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade publishes books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and websites; 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 can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
