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The journal is dead, long live the journal
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Kingsley, Danny |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Abstract | Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to argue that the traditional scholarly journal system is outdated and in need of revamp, and new internet technologies provide opportunities for change unavailable until now.Design/methodology/approach – The four functions of the scholarly journal: registration; awareness; certification; and archiving are discussed in turn and alternative ways of undertaking those functions are explored. Barriers to change and ways to overcome these barriers are addressed.Findings – The functions of registration and certification are already met with an open peer review system in place for some high profile journals. Recently developed searching and browsing facilities give academics access to a greater proportion of scholarly literature, providing a more efficient awareness function than traditional journals. The function of archiving is not being adequately addressed by commercial publishers, and the steps being taken by institutional repositories to that end are more sustainable.... |
| Starting Page | 211 |
| Ending Page | 221 |
| Page Count | 11 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1108/10748120710836237 |
| Volume Number | 15 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/bitstream/10440/15/13/Kingsley_Journal2007.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://dspace.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/44522/1/OnTheHorizon%20Submitted.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1108/10748120710836237 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
