Small scientific journals from small countries: Breaking from a vicious circle of inadequacy

In this editorial we describe the confounding factors that contribute to th e poor international recognition of small journals: author pool, review pro cess, finances, language, and visibility. These factors originate from rela tive scientific inadequacy of the local environment and close a positive fe edback loop (vicious circle) of journal inadequacy. We argue that small jou rnals may provide important information and outline the ways in which they can be assisted.