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[rajcell]

I like the idea of open access and many publishers have joined the movement. I wonder how journal publishers can make money and survive if no income from journal subscription. Will they charge authors for publishing fees?

raj

[saz9961]

rajcell, on Jul 30 2004, 06:02 PM, said:

I like the idea of open access and many publishers have joined the movement. I wonder how journal publishers can make money and survive if no income from journal subscription. Will they charge authors for publishing fees?

raj

Many already do; page charges are fairly normal for decently rated journals, such as any of the ASM titles. Low rated journals/comics, frequently bottom feeders for papers, generally don't charge.