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Publisher: professional or profiteer?

W A Snyder

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study examines the economics of scientific and medical publishing, analyzing typical costs for journals and monographs. It covers acquisition, production, marketing, and distribution expenses incurred by publishers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Scholarly Communication
    • Publishing Industry Economics

    Background:

    • Scientific and medical publishing involves complex economic models for both journals and monographs.
    • Understanding these economic factors is crucial for sustainable scholarly communication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the general economics of journal and monograph publishing.
    • To identify and discuss typical cost elements across the publishing lifecycle.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cost structures in academic publishing.
    • Examination of typical expenses in journal and monograph production.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed breakdown of acquisition costs.
    • Analysis of production, marketing, and distribution expenditures.

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  • Identification of common cost drivers for publishers.

    • Conclusions:

    • The economic viability of scholarly publishing depends on managing diverse cost elements.
    • A comprehensive understanding of these costs is essential for scientific and medical publishers.