Why Do Some Electronic-Only Journals Struggle, While Others Flourish?

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Electronic Journals; Faculty Publishing; Higher Education; Publishing Industry; Scholarly Journals; Trend Analysis; Writing for Publication

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No one is sure why some electronic journals are having difficulty getting papers and subscriptions from scholars, but several theories have been voiced. Scholars are concerned that electronic publishing will fail, or that electronically published articles will not contribute to tenure and promotion. However, some journals are having considerable success. Marketing and quality are seen as factors. (MSE)

1999

EJ586161