nature publishing grour Myth of Editors' Bias Ever since Nature's foundation in 1869, Natures editors and editors of all nature journals have been 100% responsible for selection of papers no editorial boards Editors read and assess papers in a way that is independent of country of origin Editors are of many nationalities including asian Editors visit many countries, including china There is no bias against countries by the editors of nature or Nature journals g nature asia-pacihic h A Established 1987 as Nature Japan K.K.Rachel PC Won Myth of Editors’ Bias • Ever since Nature’s foundation in 1869, Nature’s editors and editors of all Nature journals have been 100% responsible for selection of papers – no editorial boards. • Editors read and assess papers in a way that is independent of country of origin. • Editors are of many nationalities, including Asian. • Editors visit many countries, including China. • There is no bias against countries by the editors of Nature or Nature journals