LSC Review Procedures

Document #:

LIGO-M060334-v6

Document type:

M - Management or Policy

Abstract:

One of the provisions of the LSC Bylaws is the creation of a Publications and Presentations Committee. Among other functions, the P&P committee is charged with:

• maintaining a public archive of publications and presentations
• managing the reviews of LSC technical publications and conference proceedings
• managing reviews of abstracts and presentations at conferences
• nominating speakers for conferences

This memorandum outlines the specific procedures and timelines for LSC members to follow with regard to observational papers, technical papers, abstracts, and presentations.

Files in Document:

• P&P procedures document (M060334-06.pdf, 104.7 kB)

Other Files:

• M060334-06_tracked Changes.docx (44.7 kB)
• MS Word version (M060334-06.docx, 43.7 kB)

Topics:

• Document Migration from the old DCC
• Policies

Authors:

• Raymond Frey
• David Reitze
• Gabriela Gonzalez
• Stefan Hild

Notes and Changes:

Introduced reduction to one week for the minimal review period of short authorlist papers.

Related Documents:

• LIGO-T010168: LIGO Scientific Collaboration Publication and Presentation Policy