Let's face it: we've all done it. You are on the train or waiting for a coffee, and think about that paper you have to read. You locate it on your phone, open the PDF, and then… the "pinch and zoom" saga commences. You pinch and zoom to the left for the first column, to the right for the second, and then you stop because the text is too small and the images are three screens away from their references.
At Fracture and Structural Integrity (F&SI) we want to make it easier to read great research on fracture mechanics. So, with Issue 71 in January 2025, we've taken a major step: all our articles are now available in responsive HTML.
This is more than a "nice-to-have" - it's a game-changer for science publishing. Here's why responsive HTML is the future.
No more "PDF-only" publishing
The PDF has dominated academic publishing for many years. You can print it and it won't change the layout. But the truth is, the PDF is a static document from the paper age. It doesn't know if you're reading it on a smartphone, a tablet or 27-inch screen.
Our responsive HTML version will. The text will wrap to your screen whether you're in the lab or on the go. No more horizontal scrolling. No more eye strain. It's easier to find, and quicker to access, on the go or at home.
Better for you, better for Google (SEO)
You've done the hard work, you want others to access your research. In the online environment, if search engines can't "read" your content, it's equivalent to not being there at all.
The web is written in HTML. By doing this, we are greatly improving the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) of each article. So your article is more likely to be found on Google Scholar and other international databases. We've even changed the journal name to English to make it easier for our international audience to locate these articles.
The "Diamond" standard in a digital world
We are using the latest technology but our principles remain the same. F&SI is still a Diamond Open Access journal. That means it is free for authors and readers, funded by the Italian Group of Fracture (IGF) and crowdfunding.
We are also pioneering ethics with our TITAN 2025 guidelines, meaning that if you use AI in your work, you can do it openly and transparently. With tools such as Contrimetric, which measure the social impact of your research in real time, we are creating a platform that is both cutting-edge and rigorous.
Give it a try!
If you haven't seen the January 2025 issue, please visit our website and click on the "HTML" link beside an article. Read it on your phone. Test the navigation. Watch the visual abstract, view the graphical abstract, or listen to the dedicated podcast!
The future is responsive, and it's fracture mechanics. We hope you enjoy this adventure with us.
Enjoy (no more zooming)!
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