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Publishing on the Internet: why bother?

G Nuttall1

  • 1Greenwich Medical Media Ltd, 137 Euston Road, London NW1 2AA.

Hospital Medicine (London, England : 1998)
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This article explores the reasons for choosing direct internet publishing over traditional publishing houses and peer-reviewed journals. It examines the benefits and drawbacks of online dissemination for scholarly work.

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Area of Science:

  • Scholarly communication
  • Digital publishing
  • Scientific dissemination

Background:

  • Traditional publishing involves established houses and peer-reviewed journals.
  • The internet offers alternative platforms for content dissemination.
  • Authors face a decision between conventional and digital publishing routes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the author's rationale for considering direct internet publishing.
  • To compare internet publishing with traditional channels.
  • To analyze the implications of online dissemination for scholarly work.

Main Methods:

  • The article presents a conceptual framework.
  • It involves a critical review of existing publishing models.
  • The author's personal considerations are discussed.

Main Results:

  • Direct internet publishing offers potential advantages in speed and reach.
  • Established channels provide rigorous peer review and archival stability.
  • The optimal choice depends on the author's specific goals and the nature of the work.

Conclusions:

  • The decision to publish online directly requires careful consideration of various factors.
  • Authors must weigh the benefits of immediate accessibility against the validation of traditional peer review.
  • The evolving landscape of scholarly communication necessitates an understanding of both digital and conventional publishing paradigms.

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