In January 2021, the implementation of Plan S began in earnest. This month we take a look at the effect Plan S might have on the volumes of output in the scholarly publishing market. We also examine the potential effects of the OSTP and UKRI agencies adopting Plan S policies. Next month we will look… Read More
Philadelphia, PA (March 30, 2021) – Delta Think, a consulting and advisory firm focused on innovation and growth in scholarly communications, today welcomed two additional team members – Dr. Heather Staines and Meg White – to help better serve our valued clients and the community as a whole. “We’re so excited to expand our team with… Read More
We are proud to share a video recording of our March News & Views companion online discussion forum! In our fifth online discussion, we focused on breaking down the Open Access Charges update released earlier this month. If you missed the session, or if you attended and would like to watch/listen again, or share forward… Read More
Join our Next Webinar! Join us on March 19th for the 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. Each year we survey the list Article Processing Charges (APCs) of a sample of major and significant publishers.… Read More
Disruption creates challenges. It instigates uncertainty, frustration, and question. But, disruption – when productively channeled – demands innovation, collaboration, teamwork, and creative thinking. Ultimately, disruption can lead us to our ‘next new normal.’ Over the last year, we have faced significant disruption within the education sector. From K-12 to higher education to professional life-long learning,… Read More
As more funders implement or consider mandates, we were curious whether the data show any connection between funders’ open access policies and open access uptake. Introduction The Registry of Open Access Repository Mandates and Policies (ROARMAP) is a searchable international registry charting the growth of open access mandates and policies adopted by universities, research institutions,… Read More
This month we look at the types of licenses attached to open access publications. We examine the balance between more or less permissive licenses, and the patterns make for interesting reading. Introduction Definitions matter when quantifying Open Access. Formal definitions of open access require that articles are both free of charge and of reuse restrictions.… Read More
A series of new plans and policies that could potentially impact STM publishing in China in a major way over the next few years have attracted a great deal of global attention. In this article, we take a look at the financial forces driving these policies to better understand their impact. As the vast majority… Read More