Emerging publishing models
27 September 2023
Academic communication plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of science and technology systems. It operates through two distinct paradigms - the robust, highly profitable publishing industry backed by major conglomerates, and the non-commercial model championed by universities, public research centers, scientific societies, and non-profit organizations. The coexistence of these options is sustained by public funds dedicated to research and development (R&D) and university library budgets, with each embodying a unique approach to ensuring the sustainability of our resea...