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about open access of publications - (Jul/30/2004 )

I like the idea of open access and many publishers have joined the movement. I wonder how journal publishers can make money and survive if no income from journal subscription. Will they charge authors for publishing fees?

raj

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QUOTE (rajcell @ Jul 30 2004, 06:02 PM)
I like the idea of open access and many publishers have joined the movement. I wonder how journal publishers can make money and survive if no income from journal subscription. Will they charge authors for publishing fees?

raj

Many already do; page charges are fairly normal for decently rated journals, such as any of the ASM titles. Low rated journals/comics, frequently bottom feeders for papers, generally don't charge.

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