The cost profiles of alternative approaches to journal publishing
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https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v12i12.2048Abstract
The digital era is having substantial impacts on journal publishing. In order to assist in analysing these impacts, a model is developed of the costs incurred in operating a refereed journal. Published information and estimates are used to apply the model to a computation of the total costs and per-article costs of various forms of journal-publishing. Particular attention is paid to the differences between print and electronic forms of journals, to the various forms of open access, and to the differences between not-for-profit and for-profit publishing undertakings. Insight is provided into why for-profit publishing is considerably more expensive than equivalent activities undertaken by unincorporated mutuals and not-for-profit associations. Conclusions are drawn concerning the current debates among conventional approaches and the various open alternatives.Downloads
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Clarke, R. (2007). The cost profiles of alternative approaches to journal publishing. First Monday, 12(12). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v12i12.2048
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