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INTRODUCTION: A readership survey was posted in our monthly newsletter, “Ever Upward”, and sent via email to members of the Aerospace Medical Association and to authors and reviewers of the journal, Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. The reason for the survey concerned whether to publish 6 times (or perhaps 7) per year instead of 12. There were 403 respondents. Of those who responded, 30% said bimonthly publishing would affect whether they submitted to a journal; 70% said it would not impact their decision. Less than 4% strongly disapproved and 8% disapproved of moving to a bimonthly publication. While 67% were in favor and 20% didn’t care one way or the other. There were many comments and some of those are addressed in the summary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author reflects on how her job as managing editor of "Aerospace Medicine & Human Performance" journal by the Aerospace Medical Association has changed as she prepares to leave the organization, with topics mentioned such as managing editor Fred Stoffel, managing editor Rachel Trigg, and the Scientific Meeting Program.

The article presents the discussion on defaulting to the online journal as the journal of record and the primary member benefit leading to significant increases in the price of printing paper.

The article offers information on a survey conducted by the periodical concerning publishing in an Open Access journal and also talks about role of publishers, editors, peer review, usage, dissemination ofarticles, and several other aspects connected to the publishing of scientific articles.

Provides information on a workshop which explores the use of insight and understanding as an integrative approach to patient care. Background on the approach; Themes and areas of focus in the workshop.

Presents an abstract of a presentation at the 27th Conference of the International Association for Human Caring to be held on June 15-18, 2005 at Lake Tahoe, California, that will explore the development of an innovative and collaborative mental health private practice founded on principles and treatment approaches of mindfulness, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Focus of the discussion; Strategies that will be illustrated by the presenters.