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Editorial Independence and Journal Ownership in the Age of Open Science

The editorial board for the Journal of Informetrics declared checkmate when they resigned over Elsevier’s open access and open citations policies. Raising both practical and moral questions of journal ownership, the editors of Learning Publishing ask: What can this power move tell us about editorial ownership in the age of open science?

  • By Lettie Y. Conrad
  • Feb 12, 2019
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Trust Falls — Are We In a New Phase of Corporate Research?

Conflicts of interest and corporate-funded research have expanded, with journals increasingly used by mega-corporations to advance their initiatives. What will this mean for scholarly publishing?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 15, 2017
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Ask The Chefs: What is Editorial Independence and How Does It Impact Publishing?

On the surface editorial independence seems so straight-forward. However, it is filled with nuance. If publishing and editorial expectations are not clearly set, misunderstandings can cause angst, poor working relationships, and even legal action.

  • By Ann Michael
  • Apr 30, 2015
  • 24 Comments

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