Can differences in publisher size account for the relatively low prices of the journals available to master’s universities through commercial publishers’ databases? The importance of price discrimination and substitution effects
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-021-04205-5
Abstract: Using price quotes and invoices for thousands of full-text databases and single-journal subscriptions, this study confirms that for a typical master’s university, the journals acquired through commercial publishers’ databases cost substantially less than those acquired… read more here.
Keywords: publisher size; master; price; commercial publishers ... See more keywords
The Evolving Role of Commercial Publishers and the Future of Open Access Repositories: The Potential of Corporate Social Responsibility
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DOI: 10.1007/s12109-019-09644-w
Abstract: Since the modes of publishing content have changed in the digital age, Open Access (OA) practice could be an effective response towards the challenges generated by the ongoing technological advancements. It could respond to the… read more here.
Keywords: open access; role commercial; access; commercial publishers ... See more keywords