Costs and Business Models in Scientific Research Publishing

April 2004

Wellcome Trust

This report assesses the costs of publishing scientific, technical and medical (STM) research articles. In particular it looks at the cost implications of the two business models which are currently in use, characterized here as 'subscriber-pays' and 'author-pays'.

Publisher: Wellcome Trust

Availability: Wellcome Trust

Updates

Wellcome Trust: Open access 'can cut costs by up to 30 per cent'

Legislation

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2004

Related Categories

	Copyright
	Open Access