Scientific Publishing

This report gives an overview of the current status in the market for Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) Publishing. STM publishing finds itelf currently in a turnmoil due to the advent of the Internet, reorganisations taking place at the major players and growing dissatisfaction amongst scientists.

First an overview of the developments which have taken place and the current situation are described. This concerns both commercial and technical developments. Then new developments affecting the current situation are provided. Finally, the report gives an outlook and suggestions for future funding by the EC.

(Published December 2003)

Scientific Publishing report