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Archives: Simba

The Enduring Mystery of the Academic Book Market

New research on book publishing shows that ebook usage is growing and that the academic and professional segment is maturing, while still growing at a steady pace.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • Apr 15, 2015
  • 19 Comments
  • Time To Read: 5 mins

The Market for Social Sciences and Humanities Publications

A recent research report from Simba Information analyzes the market for publications in the social sciences and humanities.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • Jan 28, 2014
  • 23 Comments
  • Time To Read: 3 mins

A Snapshot of the Scientific and Technical Publishing Market

A new report from Simba surveys the current scientific and technical publishing markets. These segments are essentially flat. Incumbents are seeking growth elsewhere. Interestingly, open access has not had much of an impact on the revenue of traditional publications.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • Nov 4, 2013
  • 10 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

The “M” in STM Publishing

A new report from Simba Information analyzes the medical publishing segment, identifying the key companies and industry trends.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • Sep 10, 2013
  • 8 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

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