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Trend Toward Open Access to Scholarly Scientific Publications

From Boston.com, Internet publishing attracting academics:

  • “…the factors driving the shift to so-called open-access journals, including the reach and power of the Internet, rising subscription prices, and pressure from patients, are forcing changes in the world of scientific publishing. Universities are rebelling against rising subscription costs, as scientists chafe at paying for access to research that builds on their own work.”
  • See also this July 20, 2004 report from the House of Commons, Science and Technology Committee – Scientific Publications: Free for all? (browsable, html version) and my posting, Open Access to Scientific Publications the Focus of Congressional Action.
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