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Approach to the business models of scientific journals of access in Latin America and the Caribbean
Building: Amoxcalli Buildings (Science Department)
Room: Anfiteatro Alfredo Barreda
Date: 2013-08-21 03:40 PM – 04:40 PM
Last modified: 2013-06-20
Abstract
Objective. Identify the major business models adopted by the open access journals in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the relevant characteristics of these publications as a whole.
Methodology. First is developing a review of the literature about business models adopted by such international publications, and the state of open access journals in the region. Then and by consulting the databases of the Regional Information System for Scientific Journals Online Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal - LATINDEX, and the Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, was identified a universe of study and established a sample comprised of 16 publications on the variables: geographic and thematic area. Finally, the sample was subjected to a questionnaire for the analysis of business model adopted.
Results. The quantitative data analysis indicates that in Latin America there are no less than 2000 open access journals. The 80% percent of these publications are published in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. 42% of these publications are in the area of social sciences and constitute the largest area of concentration of open access journals in the region. The qualitative data analysis indicates that prevails adopting three business models: Institutional subsidies, Crowdfunding, and Volunteer.
Conclusions. The business models adopted by the open access scientific journals from Latin America and the Caribbean respond to the common circumstance be mostly from published academic research centers that are funded by public budget. Consequently these publications, given budget constraints, opt for open access as an outlet to give viability, sustainability and continuity to its work.
Methodology. First is developing a review of the literature about business models adopted by such international publications, and the state of open access journals in the region. Then and by consulting the databases of the Regional Information System for Scientific Journals Online Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal - LATINDEX, and the Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, was identified a universe of study and established a sample comprised of 16 publications on the variables: geographic and thematic area. Finally, the sample was subjected to a questionnaire for the analysis of business model adopted.
Results. The quantitative data analysis indicates that in Latin America there are no less than 2000 open access journals. The 80% percent of these publications are published in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. 42% of these publications are in the area of social sciences and constitute the largest area of concentration of open access journals in the region. The qualitative data analysis indicates that prevails adopting three business models: Institutional subsidies, Crowdfunding, and Volunteer.
Conclusions. The business models adopted by the open access scientific journals from Latin America and the Caribbean respond to the common circumstance be mostly from published academic research centers that are funded by public budget. Consequently these publications, given budget constraints, opt for open access as an outlet to give viability, sustainability and continuity to its work.
Keywords
Scientific journals, Open access, Open access models, Business models, Scholarly communication, Latin America and the Caribbean
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