Predatory Science Publishers Profit Over Progress?

The provided text explores the increasing commercialization of scientific publishing and questions whether traditional publishers operate as exploitative entities.

It highlights the shift towards open access models, which, while aiming to democratize knowledge, have introduced author-pays fees and the rise of predatory journals.

The high profit margins of major publishers are noted alongside concerns about restricted access to publicly funded research.

Finally, the text contrasts this with PubMed as an example of freely accessible knowledge, suggesting an alternative, more altruistic model for disseminating scientific findings.

April 5, 2025

- Tim Hardman

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