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
We are proud to share a video recording of our March News & Views companion online discussion forum! Join us to hear the latest trends around APC data, including APCs for both Fully OA and Hybrid journals. We’ll talk about what we’re seeing in relation to recent years and discuss the broader context for the… 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
In Research We Trust By Meg White and Heather Staines The Traditional Role of Publishers Maya Angelou famously said “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Professor Angelou probably did not have scholarship or science top of mind when she made this observation, but in truth,… 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
In a recent Ideas in Action, Delta Think explored the topic of Digital Transformation (DX) in Education. Digital Transformation is a decisive strategy intended to increase the value, reputation, and sustainability of higher education institutions: how can educational institutions be reshaped to foster learner-first approaches while also keeping up to date with the growing technological,… Read More
We are proud to share a video recording of our October News & Views companion online discussion forum! Each year, Delta Think’s Market Sizing analyzes the value of the open access journals market. This is the revenue generated by providers or the costs incurred by buyers of content. This webinar covered highlights from this month’s… Read More