This article points to a massive surge in the number of article pre-print platforms (illustrated) and asks how more traditional journals can survive. The authors write that "Our interviews with authors indicate that early and fast dissemination is the primary motive behind preprint posting. In addition, the increased scope for feedback seems to be highly valued, with much of this interaction taking place via Twitter and email, rather than via direct comments on preprint servers." Also free access. Let's not forget free access. Anyhow, journals can respond, they say, by beating them, joining them, or waiting them out. None of these is likely to be successful, in my view.
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