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Lots of posts here from academics saying they need to publish in non open-access journals. I appreciate that. But, a modest proposal: Don't review for non open-
by dynm 5y ago
Lots of posts here from academics saying they need to publish in non open-access journals. I appreciate that. But, a modest proposal: Don't review for non open-access journals. That's really all it would take.
- Robotbeat 5y agoI’ve decided to do that right now. My voluntary time is very scarce. I will not voluntarily give it to someone putting a toll on work done almost entirely without compensation (or to be precise, the toll goes to pay the wage of almost no one but the toll taker… the researchers—who also are reviewers—are paid to do the science and disseminate it to the public, a purpose which is compromised by the toll).
- danaris 5y agoUnfortunately, being a reviewer is also an expected—which is to say, required—part of an academic's career. And depending on the particular field or subfield they're in, there may not be sufficient opportunity to review for open-access journals. The solution is to mandate open access.
- ncmncm 5y ago> being a reviewer is also [... a] required—part of an academic's career. Everyone says this. But does reviewing actually count toward your evaluation? Everyone says not.