What 's different between <Science>and<Science American>

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on the differences between the magazines "Science" and "Scientific American," as well as a comparison with "American Scientist." Participants explore the nature, audience, and publication processes of these scientific publications.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that "Science" is a professional journal that publishes original research across various scientific fields and includes news articles, while "Scientific American" is described as a popular-level magazine aimed at educated laypeople and professionals.
  • Another participant points out that "Scientific American" is a commercial publication, contrasting it with "Science," which is published by a professional organization.
  • A participant raises a question about the differences between "Scientific American" and "American Scientist," prompting further clarification on their distribution and audience.
  • It is mentioned that "American Scientist" is published by Sigma Xi and is not peer-reviewed, while "Science" is identified as a peer-reviewed journal.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the distinctions between the publications, but there are nuances regarding their audiences and peer-review status that remain contested.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the definitions of "peer-reviewed" and the target audiences of the magazines may not be fully explored, leading to potential limitations in understanding their roles in the scientific community.

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Hello

The two magizines are very famous. What's different between them?
 
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There is no magazine named "Science American" as far as I know. I think you mean "Scientific American."

"Science" is a professional journal which publishes original research papers in a variety of fields: biology, chemistry, astrophysics, physics... It also has news articles on science or topics related to science. It's published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a professional organization of scientists, for its members. The AAAS also holds an big annual conference where scientists present papers.

"Scientific American" is a popular-level magazine with articles written for the educated layman and professionals who like to read about what's happening in other scientific fields besides their own. It is a commercial (for profit) publication.
 
What's the difference between Scientific American and American Scientist then?
 
Scientific American is more widely-distributed than American Scientist, and has a more varied audience. American Scientist is published by Sigma Xi, the scientific honors society. Neither of them are peer-reviewed journals.
 
And I think "Science" is peer-reviewed, unlike the other two magazines.
 

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