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It could be that Elsevier is pivoting into an open access model through its other efforts and buying up Mendeley. I won't hold my breath, though. The model, w
by cantankerous 14y ago
It could be that Elsevier is pivoting into an open access model through its other efforts and buying up Mendeley. I won't hold my breath, though. The model, while evolving, could just morph into something else that sucks.
It's a real bummer. There's so much good stuff locked up in these publishing houses.
- SoftwareMaven 14y agoIf Elsivier wants to change its business model, it will need to do it in a way that doesn't completely cannibalize its sales. Adding open research companies to its umbrella would be a way to do that. However, more likely, it wants to be able to say, "See, we are committed to being open", and continue with its primarily closed practices.