The Publication Entry System (PES) is now open to enter 2007 publications information. The closing date for publications entry and delivery of publication evidence to the Office of Research Services (Private Bag 01) is 14 March 2008.

To enter publications data go to the Publication Entry System. You must be an authorised user to gain entry to this system.

Changes to PES

Publication categories for 'Major Creative Works' were added to PES (K3-Curated Exhibitions, K4-Other Exhibitions, K5-Performance and K6-Broadcast). Also added to the 'Other Public Output' category O7-Research Report - Commissioned by Government or Industy.

Reference material

DEEWR (formerly DEST) released the final specifications for the collection of 2007 publications data at the end of December 2007, and the UTAS instruction manual for the collection of 2007 data is now available.

It is provided for download either as a full set, or in the same format (sections) as previously released manuals. Not all sections have changed so you may wish to only download and insert the relevant sections.

2007 Instructions and Information (Complete Document) 893KB word doc 2007 Instructions and Information (Complete Document) 569KB pdf

Section 1: Data required for the collection of 2007 Research Publications - updated Section 2: Publication Categories - updated Section 3: PES Instructions - updated Section 4: Journal Databases - updated | ISI | Ulrichs | DEST register | Section 5: HOS Certification Section 6: Cover Page - updated Section 7: Author Statement Section 8: Checklists for DEST publications - updated Section 9: Author Codes Section 10: Funding Source Codes Section 11: Special Characters Section 12: Greek Characters Section 13: PES Users - updated Section 14: Research Fields Courses and Disciplines (RFCD) codes Section 15: Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) codes Section 16: Type of Research (TOR) codes Section 17: Theme Area Definitions

DEST Register of Acceptable Commercial Publishers Nomination of Academic Coordinator 24KB word doc

Old RFCD and SEO codes

WARP implications

1. Data entered into PES is now instantly available in WARP.
2. New options in PES allow for publications not affiliated with UTas to be entered (use a collection year of Other).
3. In-press items can be entered using the current collection year with a publication year of In Press. Once the item is published change the publication year and enter any other details (eg, page numbers).
4. Prepress items can be entered similarly to In-Press items. Use the current collection year and select Preprint for the publication year. When the item is accepted, change the publication year to In Press and enter any other details available. Preprint items will not be available in WARP. If a preprint item is not accepted it can be deleted.

For further information or access to PES please contact David Johnstone.

Draft ASRC Revision (RFCD - SEO codes)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) sought your feedback on the first draft of the Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) revision. The ABS recently initiated the revision and has assembled this draft using input from a number of stakeholders and subject matter experts from research organisations, academic institutions, peak bodies and government departments. The revised classification, in final form, is expected to be published in March 2008. Details.