JoAnne:
I knew about Lancet, but the name Lancet Infectious Diseases was new to me.
But I quickly learned it's part of the Lancet "family" of journals and a
top notch resource.
The request for a free picture with apparently little background
explanation just got my antenna up. But the person receiving the request,
and a number of others including yourself, who are in the know, have stated
it's a proper request and anticipate a quality article, my concerns are
withdrawn.
Phyllis

> >I would try to contact the Lancet Infectious Diseases directly, through
an
> >alternative media to see if this article, the author & the requestor are
> >legitimate. What is the focus of the article? And why do they need a free
> >photo? Why can't they pay a model or a 'real mom'? Maybe I'm just
> >suspicious, but something about this strikes me as a little odd.
> >
> Just a quick note, which doesn't speak to the range of your concerns, to
> say that I don't think there is anything particularly strange in this
> request. As an editor, I know how hard it is to find good photos, and
> the discussion of the quality of the resolution triggered a "been there,
> done that" reaction in me. You could certainly do a google search on the
> author, but Lancet is legitimate, so I don't know about asking for
> credentials. On the other hand, asking what kind of an article it is (in
> a polite and professional manner) makes sense.
> Jo-Anne Elder-Gomes, PhD, harried editor.


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