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Academic and Professional Publishing

by Robert Campbell, Ed Pentz, Ian Borthwick

September 2012

Intermediate to advanced

510 pages

14h 48m

English

Chandos Publishing

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Abstract:IntroductionTrends in journal publishingThe four phases of the ‘modern journal’The rise, fall and rise in circulationCurrent statusElectronic publishingJournals and dataA dark cloudThe future
Abstract:IntroductionPeer review as the foundation of the primary literatureThe peer-review processEvaluation and decision-makingNew models of peer reviewPost-publication review and evaluationConclusion and outlook
Abstract:IntroductionFunding of research by governments, business and other organisationsResearch and researchersCommunicating researchCompetition and collaborationLooking forward
Abstract:IntroductionOnline publishing platformsWeb 2.0Workflow integrationMobile devicesSemantic technologyPublisher interests in semantic technologyConclusion and outlook

Abstract:IntroductionStrategic developments in the scientific and academic publishing industryProduct development vs. market developmentThe Tao of Academic PublishingAcknowledgments and sources of further information
Abstract:IntroductionBusiness models for scholarly journalsBundling and multi-journal packagesConsortiaPay-per-view purchase and rentalDigital archives and back filesHybrid open accessAuthor self-archiving and institutional/subject repositoriesCost managementFinancial management and performanceProfit and loss (P&L) statementBalance sheetCash flowJournals as a portfolioConclusion and outlook
Abstract:IntroductionThe impact of digitisation and digital publishingThe stakeholders and market drivers of digital book publishingThe shape and development of new book publishing business modelsConclusion – the future of ‘stuff’Acknowledgement
Abstract:IntroductionAdvances in formats and in editorial and production workflowsMetadata and XML-based processingElectronic production workflowsBusiness process management and IT systems developmentQuality assuranceConclusion and outlook
Abstract:IntroductionStandards developmentKey standards in electronic publishingConclusion
Abstract:IntroductionQuality, impact and popularityCitation indicesJournal impact metricsBacklash against citation metricsStrategic journal developmentThe ‘early view’ effectOpen Access (OA) and citationsAuthor metricsThe future of research performance metrics
Abstract:Introduction: user experience in the publishing industryResearcher workflow: insights from market and user researchInteractivity, personalization and dialogueMetadata and text miningInteroperability and workflow supportAuthority, versioning and trustConclusion and outlook
Abstract:IntroductionFundamentals of a publishing businessUnderstanding the marketThe development of pricing modelsThe role of the publisher in adding valueConclusion and outlookAcknowledgments and sources of further information
Abstract:IntroductionThe move to digital collectionsThe changing role of libraries2The triple helix, research funding and librariesWhere next? Discovery and the role of libraries
Abstract:Introduction: why should publishers be concerned about ethics?What can go wrong if scholarly publishing is unethical?What can publishers do to prevent, detect and respond to research and publication misconduct?How should editors and publishers respond to allegations or suspicions of fraud and misconduct?What role should publishers play in setting journal policies?The relationship between publishers and journal editorsWhy being ethical makes commercial senseConclusions and outlookSources of further information
Abstract:IntroductionCopyright basicsRole of copyright in the digital agePublishing agreementsCreative commons and similar licencesPiracy issues and enforcement routesConclusion and outlook
Abstract:IntroductionEstablishing a formal relationship: contracts, obligations and responsibilitiesCollaborative journal developmentAdopting an account management approachManaging the people in a relationshipWinning and retaining publishing contractsSummary
Abstract:IntroductionKey Question 1: Research behaviour: will researchers still communicate and be evaluated by journal publication?Key Question 2: Technology: will tools develop that make the current journal obsolete?Key Question 3: Business models: will there be any viable business models to sustain publishing operations with net returns?Key Question 4: Political Zeitgeist: will public (political) attitudes regarding the Internet make publishing impossible?Conclusions
Abstract:IntroductionAbundance and absorption: the reality of a ‘flat’ information worldCustomer demands and preferencesDevices and mobilityBusiness model pressuresWorkflows and use-casesMetrics and meaningSource of stabilityTrends worth watchingConclusion
Abstract:IntroductionEntry routesSubject expertise and skillsQualificationsThe value of a publishing qualificationInternal and external training courses for publishing staff: learning on the jobOccupational standardsCareer development in postCurrent and future skillsResourcesAcknowledgements
Abstract:IntroductionTrust in scholarly publishingHow do publishers establish trust?Stewards of contentWhat about business models and costs?What about small publishers?Identification of content and peopleConclusion and outlook

Overview

Academic and professional publishing represents a diverse communications industry rooted in the scholarly ecosystem, peer review, and added value products and services. Publishers in this field play a critical and trusted role, registering, certifying, disseminating and preserving knowledge across scientific, technical and medical (STM), humanities and social science disciplines. Academic and Professional Publishing draws together expert publishing professionals, to provide comprehensive insight into the key developments in the industry and the innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches being applied to meet novel challenges.

This book consists of 20 chapters covering what publishers do, how they work to add value and what the future may bring. Topics include: peer-review; the scholarly ecosystem; the digital revolution; publishing and communication strategies; business models and finances; editorial and production workflows; electronic publishing standards; citation and bibliometrics; user experience; sales, licensing and marketing; the evolving role of libraries; ethics and integrity; legal and copyright aspects; relationship management; the future of journal publishing; the impact of external forces; career development; and trust in academic and professional publishing.

This book presents a comprehensive review of the integrated approach publishers take to support and improve communications within academic and professional publishing.

Brings together expert publishing professionals to provide an authoritative insight into industry developments
Details the challenges publishers face and the leading-edge processes and procedures used to meet them
Discusses the range of new communication channels and business models that suit the wide variety of subject areas publishers work in