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Document 1 of 1 Business models for open access journals publishing Author: Chang, Chen Chi Publication info: Online Information Review 30. 6 (2006): 699-713. ProQuest document link Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to summarise the information about open access publishing models and to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on a review of the academic literature, to conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis and adopt the multiple case study approach to analyse the open access publishing model. Findings - Useful results include the findings that the success factors of open access business models are: creating savings in publishing costs, increasing incomes, adoption of innovative technologies and controlling the quality of journals. The open access publishing model makes the research permanently visible and accessible, with sustainable development. Research limitations/implications - While the findings may be applicable to open access journals for reasons other than impact factor, further research would be required to confirm this. Originality/value - This study provides results that may enhance one's understanding of the open access publishing model, allowing both the reader and the author to benefit from it. Open access publishing leads to wider dissemination of information and greater advances in science. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT] Links: Base URL to Journal Linker: Subject: Open access publishing; Management; Journals; Online information services; Studies Classification: 9130: Experimental/theoretical, 8302: Software&computer services industry, 2500: Organizational behavior, 8690: Publishing industry Publication title: Online Information Review Volume: 30 Issue: 6 Pages: 699-713 Publication year: 2006 Publication date: 2006 Year: 2006 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing, Limited Place of publication: Bradford Country of publication: United Kingdom Journal subject: Computers--Computer Networks ISSN: 14684527 Source type: Scholarly Journals Language of publication: English Document type: Feature Document feature: Diagrams;References;Tables

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14684520610716171 ProQuest document ID: 194488255 Document URL: http://search.proquest.com/docview/194488255?accountid=8289 Copyright: Copyright Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Last updated: 2010-06-05 Database: ProQuest Research Library,ABI/INFORM Global

Bibliography Citation style: APA 6th - American Psychological Association, 6th Edition

Chen, C. C. (2006). Business models for open access journals publishing. Online Information Review, 30(6), 699-713. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14684520610716171

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