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
Sign up to receive our monthly News & Views, including notification of the posting of our Market Sizing webinar recording. Overview Each year, Delta Think’s Market Sizing analyzes the value of the OA scholarly journals market. This is the revenue generated by providers or the costs incurred by buyers of content. We estimate the OA… Read More
We are proud to share a video recording of our September News & Views companion online discussion forum! With the buzz around the OSTP Nelson memo and the search for more equitable models, publishers are taking a look at the composition of their current portfolios to model their best strategy to move forward with Open… 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