Re: article on "publication plateau" in 8/3 Science

On Aug 27, 4:11 pm, rick++ <rick...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I hadnt heard this was a problem until reading the article,
but the number of annually published journal articles in
the USA has remained fairly constant between 1995 - 2005,
despite increases in numbers of scientists and real research
funds. They hadnt an explanation yet, pending further study.
Hypotheses include: (1) an aging, less-productive scientific
workforce, (2) promotions switching to quality instead of quantity,
(3) more collaborative research projects with fewer publications.


Interesting...

Was the rate of publication in non-US journals mentioned?

I remember pre-internet jokes that scientific journals would
"consume all Earth's forests" in the late 21st century at the
rate publication was increasing. I see the opposite happening
in university libraries as new journal shelves are a half or quarter
of their size a decade ago. Lirbaries and publishers are shifting
to electronic pulication to decrease costs. I dont think this
transformation
has bearing on the "publication plateau".

Cheers,
Russell

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