Academic Journals Are a Lucrative Scam and Were Determined to Change That
Description
The article highlights the issues surrounding academic publishing, particularly the monopoly held by major commercial publishers like Elsevier and Wiley, which charge universities exorbitant fees for journal subscriptions and access. Researchers provide much of the labor for free, yet these publishers still profit significantly. The article discusses the rise of diamond open access, a model where journals charge neither authors nor readers, as a viable alternative. However, academics face challenges in moving away from established journals due to career advancement pressures.