Following our recent analysis of the effects of inflation and exchange rates, this month we examine the underlying fundamentals. We look at how the scholarly journals market is defined, as well as its total value. Background After we explored of the effects of inflation, we received some questions about our figures on the total value of… Read More
This month we look at the latest data about Article Processing Charges (APCs). Per article pricing is a fundamental building block for all paid publishing models, so our review provides an invaluable insight into how costs of open access continue to evolve. This year, prices in general are increasing, some significantly. Important nuances in the… Read More
Over the last couple of years, inflation has become big news. Unusually high inflation has affected economies and business around the world. Economists are now suggesting a better outlook for 2024. As we start the year, we ask whether inflation is relevant to scholarly publishing, and what effect it has had. Is it an outlying… Read More
This month we look at how currency exchange rates may skew our understanding of the value of publishing activities. Are “currency effects” just a technical detail in the financial results of large corporates? Or do they profoundly affect even small organizations? Background When big corporates present their financial results, they often cite a secondary set… Read More
Join our Next Webinar! Join us for our next free News & Views online discussion webinar. These sessions are informal and candid, and seek to supplement consultant commentary with real-world examples from our community. News & Views Webinar: 2023 Market Sizing Update (Oct 25th) – Each year, Delta Think’s OA Market Sizing analyzes the value… Read More
Last month, we looked at the headline price increases. This month, we look at spreads of prices and price optimization. In the following months, we will look at how the competitive landscape is evolving. Each year we survey the list Article Processing Charges (APCs) of a sample of major and significant publishers. Covering over 18,000… Read More
Each year we survey the list Article Processing Charges (APCs) of a sample of major and significant publishers. Covering over 18,000 titles, and going back to 2016, our data set represents one of the most comprehensive reviews of open access pricing. The latest analysis of list prices suggests prices in general are increasing, although averages… Read More
This month we examine how the growth of the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) has developed over the last 18 months. We look at some key statistics from the Directory and examine the continuing growth in OA Books. Background The Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) tracks academic books, which “must be made available… Read More