Publishing Sector Research Articles

We need to rethink the way we identify diamond open access journals in quantitative science studies

Abstract With the announcement of several new diamond open access (OA) related initiatives and the creation of the Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, diamond OA is now at the forefront of the OA movement. However, while working on our recent Quantitative Science Studies publication and data sets, we noticed that temporarily waiving article processing charges (APCs) was a commonly used strategy by big publishers for some of their journals. In the absence of an index of diamond journals, most studies have operationalized the identification of diamond journals as a subset of gold journals that do not charge an APC. While this is a pragmatic approach, we fear that it could undermine the value of the research in understanding what we believe is more commonly understood by diamond OA. This letter discusses the need for bibliometric research to apply more nuance in how it operationalizes diamond OA beyond the absence of APCs. We call on the publishing sector to be more transparent in the costs of publishing. Ultimately, we argue that transparency and a long-term commitment to no-APC publishing are necessary for diamond OA to succeed, and that the research community needs to apply this standard when seeking to understand the model.

Gender Equality in Publishing and Communication of the Vine and Wine

The wine sector has historically been dominated and led by men, but in recent decades many women have started to occupy various roles, from production to marketing. However, disparities persist in terms of career progression, as well as contractual and salary treatment. Unfortunately, the available data is often fragmented and not always representative, as gender equality reports are not widespread and do not always take into account the positions in the organization chart. In wine communication women are still often represented in a stereotypical manner, although some recent articles and books have begun to denounce the existence of the gender gap and the lack of visibility for women in top roles in companies, consortia, academies, and editorial offices as well as in wine and vine events. The article presents a series of data on the presence of women in events, panels and conferences in the sector and analyzes the opportunities (existing or missed) related to visibility or to its lack in such occasions, before presenting the case of Millevigne magazine, which represents an example of female leadership in the technical publishing sector.

Contributing to the nation through business: development of hegemonic strategies of South Korean conglomerates

ABSTRACT This paper examines South Korean conglomerates’ strategies used to convey their interests as the interests of all. Their hegemonic strategy was one factor in overcoming the authority crisis triggered by bribery scandals in 2016–2017. They adopted strategies such as social contribution activities and implemented hegemonic strategies, involving (1) social movements and non-governmental organizations, (2) the media and publishing sectors, and (3) academia and the educational community. They funded pro-chaebol social movements and controlled the media through advertising and journalists. Conglomerates also used publishing companies to spread their ideas and developed think tanks. They advocated for owner management rights, tax cuts, deregulation, labour flexibility, and managed academics. They engaged in educating teachers, creating economics textbooks, and building university student networks. Although the strategies have yielded results, the resistance has not vanished. Through this study we can consider the significance of the authority crisis, hegemonic strategies, and capital-civil society relationships.

Argentine exiles in Spain: Translation as a practice of solidarity

s part of its solidarity activities with Chilean, Uruguayan, and Argentine exiles in Catalonia, the NGO Agermanament led by Father Josep Ribera and the Lliga dels Drets dels Pobles published a register of exiles organized according to their professional activity in the magazine Agermanamentin 1979. The categories included in the list were “visual artists, doctors/psychologists, psychoanalysts and psychiatrists, musicians, actors and singers, publicists, jurists, architects, and photographers”. Translatorswere not included in the list, even thoughtheirprofessional status had been recognized by the UNESCO in 1976 and thousands of Latin American exiles who had fled dictatorships and arrived in Spain without refugee status were working as translators. Due to the toll on the publishing sector, heavily damaged by political and cultural repression, numerous exiled Latin American intellectuals and writers entered the Catalan publishing industryas translators, proofreaders, and editors. Thisarticle aims to shed light on the quantitative and qualitative importance of translation as a practice of solidarity within the publishing sector during the Spanish transition to democracy. I want to show that members of the Latin American diaspora contributed to the constitution of a transnational publishing space, which was possible thanks to the solidarity of local publishers and exiles who created a labor network through the commission of translations.

Quantitative Changes in the Publishing of Lithuanian Scientific Journals in 2015–2022: Public and Private Sectors’ Adaptation to the Changing Conditions

The article analyses the quantitative changes in the Lithuanian scientific journal publishing in 2015-2022. The study reveals the problems of public bibliographic accounting and terminology in order to comprehensively analyse the public and private sector published print and electronic scientific journals. The gaps and uncertainties identified allow for the improvement of official publication records in the future, avoiding ambiguities in the assessment of the publication volumes of scientific journals. Science policy makers and implementers should take the initiative to standardise the definition of scientific journals, as this is the only way to achieve a clearer approach to this form of science communication. Although the annual volume of scientific journal publications has shrunk by 18.1% (from 265 (2015) to 217 (2022) publications), the decline itself has not been sharp. The decline has been stabilised by business involvement, changes in the evaluation of colleges, and the transformation of professional journals, book series and conference proceedings into scientific journals. Flexibility has been provided by electronic publishing instruments, which have reduced the dependence on external financial sources. The public publishing sector has tended to reduce the number of scientific journals in all scientific fields. This was mainly due to the reorganisation of the higher education network, the qualitative requirements for scientific articles and the reorganisation of scientific collectives. The publishing business has seen the greatest potential in the fields of technology and the medical and health sciences, and as a result, the number of journals published in these fields has not declined and continues to grow. Despite the private sector's growth trends, 50% of journals have 30 or more years of publication. This forms the core of Lithuanian scientific journals, which public sector publishers are striving to preserve and integrate into the international scientific environment.

Writing and righting disability representation: autoethnographic reflections

Limited literature is available from Arab women authors on the topic of disability, and even less interest is found when looking at the publishing industry. This autoethnographic paper examines the role of the publishing industry in promoting underrepresented voices and questions who determines which voices are important and deserving of publication. This article intends to highlight the obstacles that disabled scholars and individuals confront in the publishing sector by examining the author’s personal experience in publishing a hybrid memoir. Head Above Water: Reflections on Illness (2022, 2023, London and New York) explores themes of ableism, academia, and disability identity.

Pengendalian Persediaan Bahan Baku Dengan Metode Material Requirement Planning Pada Produksi Majalah SM PT ABC

PT ABC operates in the printing and publishing sector which produces magazines using a make to order system. The problem that often occurs is related to the fluctuating demand for SM magazines from March 2021 to February 2024. As a result of this condition, the company cannot estimate the amount of raw materials needed, so orders are made based on estimates only. This causes overstock, especially 1001 reams of 58 gram HVS paper. The research objective is to find out planning, inventory control, and ordering techniques that produce minimal costs. In this case, suitable methods to apply are Material Requirement Planning (MRP), lot size Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Lot For Lot (LFL) and Period Order Quantity (POQ). From the proposed improvements, the minimum cost with Lot For Lot (LFL) was IDR 2.320.000. So, costs can be minimized to IDR 93.260.746 or 98% compared to the method used by the company.

Towards monopolistic music promotion: an analysis of North American concert tours

ABSTRACT The music industry, and in particular the recording and publishing sectors, has historically been controlled by a handful of large firms. In recent years, this tendency towards concentration appears to have spread to the promotion sector as well. Using a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) together with other North American tour industry figures, this study investigates the impacts of rising concentration in music promotion between 2010 and 2019. The results show a steady rise from moderate to high-level concentration over that time frame in large part driven by Live Nation alone. This rising concentration was found to be associated with higher prices for fans, bigger productions, less risk taking from promoters and more homogenous offerings, consistent with known monopolistic behaviours. Implications for theory and policymakers are suggested in closing.

Revenue Models of Academic Enterprises – An Empirical Study in Vietnam

Academic publishing is the publishing field associated with scientific works, scientific articles, or scientific documents. Under the impact of the Internet, digital transformation, and open access, academic publishing is also affected. Academic publishers around the world have changed their revenue models to grow but this creates controversial views. In Vietnam, academic publishing is developing in response to internal needs and international integration. Academic publishers and scientific journals in Vietnam are also influenced by digital transformation and open access. Besides the opportunities, the challenges facing the academic publishing sector in Vietnam are research quality and revenue model. Based on the content research method, this writing presented some basic theories about academic publishing, academic publishing revenue models, and some discussions about academic publishing in Vietnam.

The Moderating Role of Reader Characteristics on E-Book Reading Intention in Thailand: A Multigroup Analysis

Purpose: This investigation explores the moderating role of reader characteristics in shaping individuals' intentions to engage in e-book reading in Thailand. Theoretical Framework: Drawing upon a diverse sample of readers in Thailand, this analysis employs advanced statistical techniques to assess the moderating effects of reader characteristics, including sex, age, education level, income, and devices used to read e-books. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study analyzes responses from 701 Thai people who have engaged with a minimum of five e-books to understand the moderating role of reader characteristics on e-book reading intention in Thailand. Findings: The results from the structural equation model analysis showed that several factors in the proposed model had a significant influence on intention to read e-books. These factors include trust, diversity of e-book options, social norms, and resource usage. Practical implications: The results that come from this investigation contribute to the growing body of literature on digital reading behavior and offer practical implications for stakeholders in the publishing sector and government organizations that promote reading. By comprehending how reader characteristics moderate the factors influencing e-book reading intentions, tailored strategies can be developed to promote digital literacy and enhance the adoption of e-books in the Thai market. As the global landscape of reading continues to evolve, this research offers a precious viewpoint to explore the intricate interplay between individual characteristics and the digital reading experience in Thailand. Originality/value: Limited research has examined the moderating influence of reader characteristics on the intention to read e-books. Therefore, this study seeks to address this gap in the existing literature by conducting a multigroup analysis in the context of Thailand.

Homelessness and Gender Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa Region

While homelessness is a global phenomenon, research on homelessness skews heavily towards high-income nations such as those in North America, Europe, and Australia. The academic publishing sector also highly privileges articles written in English. Therefore, homelessness in the global south or non-English as a first language countries is less understood and less recognized. In this article, we explore homelessness as a phenomenon in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. In particular, we use a gender-based analysis to understand the highly gendered nature of homelessness in this region, presenting an argument that while homelessness is gendered globally, in regions where gender inequality is greater, women and gender-diverse people will be more disproportionately impacted by homelessness. Therefore, obtaining Sustainable Development Goal 5 of ‘Gender Equality’ and efforts to prevent homelessness will go hand-in-hand within the MENA region.

THE VIRUS IN THE BOOKSHOP: HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED ISTANBUL'S PUBLISHING INDUSTRY?

Based on semi-structured interviews conducted within the publishing sector, this qualitative case study research examines the impact of the global pandemic on Istanbul's publishing industry. The research spanned seven months and involved thirteen interviews. The aim was to gain an understanding of the industry's response to the pandemic. In a nutshell, the pandemic can be seen as accelerating the digitalisation and monopolisation processes already taking place in the industry. Nevertheless, stakeholders have affected in different ways, depending on their financial and technological capabilities and their main areas of business. For instance, during closures, publishers experienced an increase in demand for digital and printed books, while bookshops lost almost all sources of income. Similarly, publishing cartels with their own printing, distribution and sales channels and online booksellers many of whom operate in conjunction with these publishing conglomerates were able to gain significant advantages over small publishers seriously affected by the closures.

BOOK ADIVISOR

Tthis work aims to present a case study of a marketing plan for the implementation of a product / service related to book advisor (advisory to publish books). With an innovative approach related to the publication of books whose theme is diverse technical knowledge. In an effort to meet a repressed demand from the publishing sector, which is the publication of books for graduates of postgraduate, master's and doctoral courses. The aforementioned planning was objectified due to the Brazilian editorial warming which is promising, and which as a rule repels technical editions because they are not commercially attractive. In this article, the marketing strategies related to the Disruption of a new entrant to meet a repressed and currently unmet demand.

Missing the point- the disappointed hope of self- publishing authors

ABSTRACT Trade book publishing is characterised by authors with weaker bargaining power than the commercial intermediaries, including publishers and distributors. One key solution representing the empowerment of authors is self-publishing works, thereby cutting out the gatekeeper. However, self-publication has failed to improve the position of authors: their incomes continue to fall across the sector. Using social network analysis as well as industry practices, this article examines UK trade book publishing dynamics. It argues that the reason for the self-publication route’s ‘underperformance’ is structural, explained by a realistic view of the publishing sector and the relationships it entails. The self- publishing author is shown to have little information and bargaining power, while self-published books are subject to inherent commercial limitations. The wider structural impact of market concentration in book distribution is clarified. The findings suggest that solutions need to combine copyright with competition law interventions as bargaining and market issues require different but coherently designed remedies.

Challenges in China's Thriving Children's Book Market: A Comprehensive Analysis and Solutions

With the development of society and the improvement of material conditions for Chinese people's lives in the 21st century, parents are increasingly willing to invest more money in books to educate their children. Consequently, the children's book market in China is becoming more and more prosperous. As an essential component of China’s publishing industry, the children's book publishing sector is very competitive. However, many problems have emerged behind the boom. This research aims to investigate various challenges amidst this growth by analyzing existing literature and comparing data. It is found that there are three significant problems, including the circulation of books that are not conducive to children’s physical and mental development, publishers engaging in repetitive behaviors solely for profitability, and parents’ excessive concern about education leading them to overly scrutinize seemingly innocuous books. This research also aims to offer targeted suggestions for addressing these problems.

Pengalaman Komikus Indonesia Dalam Memasarkan Komik Digital Melalui Instagram

Comic works are increasingly being found on Instagram and are being used as part of businesses in thedigital era, because most comic printing businesses in Indonesia have experienced difficulties/failed,just like any publishing sector in the world which has been affected by digital disruption. Comic workswill only grow if they have readers and buyers. For this reason, comic artists need to have a strongunderstanding of digital marketing concepts. The aim of this research is to find out the experience ofIndonesian comic artists in marketing digital comics via Instagram. This research uses a qualitativedescriptive approach with phenomenological methods on Indonesian comic creators/comic artists. Theresearch results obtained show that the positive experience gained by Indonesian comic artists inmarketing digital comics through Instagram namely comic artists are more widely known by consumer,can build a reputation, attract attention and mobilize consumer actions to make purchases.

‘You’re too smart to be a publicist’: Perceptions, expectations and the labour of book publicity

The representation of publicists in popular culture appears to have a direct relationship with how publishing sector publicity staff are perceived by their colleagues and peers, having a distinct knock-on effect to work practices and labour conditions. In this article, we explore these perceptions and, through interviews with eight publicists working in publishing houses in Australia, explore how the work of publicity is commonly misrecognised and undervalued. In framing publicists as cultural intermediaries who contribute to the shaping of cultural tastes, we further illuminate the significant gap between the common gendered perceptions of publicists and the realities of their professional practice.

Publishing Associations and Drivers and Barriers for Climate Action

Abstract Climate change is an increasingly urgent matter at the national, European, and international levels. In 2021, the European Union pledged to become the first carbon-neutral region by 2050 and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 per cent by 2030. In the book industry, publishing associations are one of the main actors in fostering environmental sustainability. They are represented at the European level by the Federation of European Publishers (FEP). This paper focuses on drivers and opportunities for action on climate within the publishing sector, analysing responses from several senior European publishing association representatives during a series of interviews conducted in May 2022. The interviews revealed differing approaches between European publishing associations that were proactively addressing the topic (push approach) and those whose membership had yet to recognize climate change as a priority issue (pull approach). Overall, publishing associations are well positioned to engage their respective members. The final part of this article suggests some actions that publishing associations could take to help their members to address sustainability. First, to facilitate discussion, regional or international organizations such as FEP or the International Publishers Association could provide support to frame the wider context. Secondly, all climate-related actions in the publishing sector should be concrete, such as implementing carbon calculators or reimagining a more eco-friendly book fair. Finally, the article emphasizes the reputational risk for associations that do not take a position on the issue, and the increasing pressure that could come from the media and the regulatory environment, and suggests a more consistent approach and communication strategy.

Sustainability in Publishing

Abstract This article is a transcript of the London Book Fair’s inaugural sustainability keynote delivered by Dr Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet. Horton delivers a challenge to the publishing sector to consider how sustainability sits alongside the ever-increasing uncertainties in the world, such as the ongoing pandemic and Ukrainian crisis. He spoke about the important role that publishing plays as an early warning system for society, introducing the concept of planetary health that demands consideration of a safe and just space for humanity alongside respect for planetary boundaries and the social and economic foundations of a healthy life. Horton finishes with three key challenges to publishers: to stand for something, to invest in our future, and protect the freedom of expression.

생성형 AI가 출판 환경에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

ChatGPT is popular all over the world and shows the potential to exert a great influence on society as a whole. The importance of ChatGPT is that it became a catalyst for the public to directly experience generative AI services. Generative AI is already being evaluated as having enough potential to bring about many changes in all areas of society. The publishing sector is no exception. Rather, publishing is more likely to be impacted by generative AI than other fields. This study was conducted to know and prepare for how generative AI will affect the future of publishing. Among the currently existing generative AI services, marketing work, image, and audio fields were analyzed as those that can directly affect the publishing process. Subsequently, as a result of analyzing how generative AI can change writing, which is the core of publishing, it was found that generative AI is already being actively used in a wide spectrum of planning, question-and-answer, collaboration, and mixed content writing. The development and proliferation of generative AI is bringing new opportunities and challenges to publishing.