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Core issues in pricing models for scholarly journals: a qualitative overview
Author(s) -
Chesler Adam
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
learned publishing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.06
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-4857
pISSN - 0953-1513
DOI - 10.1087/095315106776387084
Subject(s) - core (optical fiber) , rhetoric , ideal (ethics) , business model , computer science , public relations , business , marketing , political science , law , telecommunications , philosophy , linguistics
Rhetoric about the ideal pricing model for scholarly content is often both strident and ill‐informed. Recognition of the nature of the business model is sometimes overlooked in favour of slogans or blanket accusations. This paper reviews qualitatively some of the core issues surrounding the creation of a sustainable pricing model that will enable authors, readers, and publishers to coexist. No particular examples are recommended or rejected; what is important is that interested parties explore thoroughly the available options and make decisions based on available facts, instead of emotion or trends.