Why Are New Journals Founded?.

Rowland, J. F. B.

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Why Are New Journals Founded?

Rowland, J. F. B.

Journal of Documentation, v37 n1 p36-40 Mar 1981

This study indicates that, in the case of scholarly journals, the author's desire to publish predominates over the reader's desire to know. Analysis of new publications over the past 10 years in the United Kingdom reveals they are generally initiated by a scientific author's perception of inadequate publishing outlets. (RAA)

Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Information Needs, Motivation, Professional Recognition, Publications, Publishing Industry, Scholarly Journals

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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