Pathway of the Baltica, from Yearbook to the International Journal on Geosciences

An article is devoted to the passion of ‘Baltica’ Edition – from the Yearbook – established in 1961, published first in 1963, and renewed in 1993 – to the present International Journal on Geosciences of the Baltic Sea and the circum-Baltic States, the story that follows 25 years of Academician Algimantas Grigelis editorial work. The article presents some thoughts about a role of regional journal(s) for science and society, it makes a short historical overview, reports an effectiveness of editorial system, notes tireless efforts for a high contents quality as a main tool for its international evaluation and publicity.