ASN Society News - September 21, 2022
Discontinuation of International Print Journal Mailings
Effective January 1, 2023, ASN has made the decision to discontinue international mailings for printed copies of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) and the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). This change will affect all ASN members who reside outside of North America and receive their journals as part of their ASN membership. All journal content will remain online, and existing journal subscriptions will remain intact, via the respective journal websites.
Our publishing partner, Wolters Kluwer, will still be renewing and selling print subscriptions to international institutional subscribers, as well as providing individual print subscriptions for sale to non-members.
This decision was made in part to ensure information is distributed to ASN members and subscribers in a timely fashion. Mailing systems vary significantly by geographical region, and ASN journals are often delivered several weeks after publication, which can conflict with our mission to provide up-to-date scientific content for the kidney community. By prioritizing the online distribution of JASN and CJASN, ASN can ensure that all subscribers receive the latest clinical and scientific information as soon as it becomes available.
Please refer to the FAQ section below for more information on this transition, or contact email@asn-online.org for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is happening?
ASN has decided to discontinue mailing its print journals, JASN and CJASN, to ASN members and subscribers that reside outside of North America.
Why is ASN making this change?
To better serve subscribers and mitigate inconsistencies in regional postal delivery, ASN is prioritizing the online distribution of both JASN and CJASN. By making this change, ASN can ensure that all members and subscribers receive the latest clinical and scientific information as soon as it becomes available.
Which countries are affected by this change?
Anyone residing in a country in North America, which includes Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Trinidad And Tobago, Turks And Caicos Islands, and the United States will continue to receive print journal mailings. Anyone residing in a country outside of North America will transition to an online-only subscription for JASN and CJASN.
How do I access my online journal subscriptions?
You can access your online journal subscription for JASN at https://jasn.asnjournals.org and CJASN at https://cjasn.asnjournals.org. Both sites utilize your ASN login credentials and are instantly available upon joining ASN as a member or renewing your ASN membership.
Who do I contact for assistance?
For technical support accessing your online journal subscription, or for questions about your membership, or this transition, please contact email@asn-online.org.
When is this happening?
This change will go into effect starting January 1, 2023. You will receive all printed journals for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year.