AARC will retain full ownership and editorial control of its flagship journal, and Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. will help broaden its reach to the global medical community
Irving, TX—The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and global media company Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. have entered into a new co-publishing agreement for the Association’s flagship journal, Respiratory Care. The partnership was facilitated by KGL Consulting, part of KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd, a leading scholarly publishing advisor.
Respiratory Care is circulated to approximately 41,000 AARC members and leading institutions around the globe. It is widely acknowledged as the premier worldwide clinical resource for respiratory therapists, physicians, and others with interest in respiratory care practice. It is also the leading outlet for research pertaining to mechanical ventilation and respiratory equipment. In seeking a commercial publishing partner, the Association looks to expand its global reach, enhance its service to authors, and ensure its continued success in attracting the highest quality research worldwide. AARC will retain full ownership, copyright, and editorial control of its flagship journal.
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publisher of impactful peer-reviewed research in the fields of biotechnology, the life sciences, and specialized clinical medicine, will provide technology, scale, distribution, and strategic guidance to AARC for Respiratory Care. The Journal will be the flagship publication among Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.’s renowned portfolio of peer-reviewed journals in respiratory medicine and will continue to be published monthly online. The agreement takes effect in January 2025.
Dean Hess, PhD, RRT, FAARC, Managing Editor of Respiratory Care, commented, “This partnership will position Respiratory Care to successfully navigate the dramatic changes occurring in the industry, including accelerating adoption of new technologies and changes in long-established business models—all while maintaining the exceptional quality standards that authors and readers expect from the AARC and the Journal.”
Bob Vrooman, Vice President, Publishing Services & Partnerships at Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. added, “We are excited to build on AARC’s long history of publishing excellence and are confident that we can help Respiratory Care capitalize on the many growth opportunities in this vibrant field. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and enhancing Respiratory Care’s status as a leading resource for clinicians around the globe.”
KGL Consulting is a leading consultancy offering various services to the scholarly publishing community, including strategic planning, contract negotiation, RFP management, market research, workflow optimization, and editor-in-chief recruitment.
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About the AARC
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), founded in 1947, is the nation’s oldest and largest professional association dedicated to respiratory therapists and health care providers involved in cardiopulmonary care. The AARC strengthens the profession, providing excellence in leadership and education, advancing the art and science of respiratory therapy, and advocating for respiratory therapists, their patients, and caregivers. Fostering a diverse and inclusive membership community worldwide, AARC is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Irving, TX. Learn more about us at www.aarc.org
