Hi Mark. Thanks for bringing those two key issues forward.
Regarding the first, I do not think that open access requires open source. Open source might be yet another issue that needs to be attended to, but I don't think we need to tangle it up in this particular (already complex) conversation. In sum, I don't think you'd have to publically disclose your data in this instance.
Regarding the second, it is institutionalized beliefs that are at the root of this entire problem. The inability to judge the quality of an individual paper, independent of the journal in which it is published, is why journals, and so their owners, have tremendous pricing power. So yes, we'd have to address bias in how any new format would be received. The general approach is to encourage senior scholars, who have more security, to provide their work in their early years in order to build up the journal's profile. If and when it achieves a high impact factor, its online status will come along with it (as others have proved).
That's my take. But I'm going to tail off a bit, as I don't want this to be "Mike's Movement"; all await others to respond to such questions as they arise.
Best,
Mike
The concepts of open access/open source are intriguing and have a lot to recommend them. For me however, there are two key issues that may or may not have been addressed at the IABS meeting so if I am being repetitive please accept my apologies.
First, open source/open access often means access to the data used in the analysis. While I am fine with that if I am using publically available data or survey data I collected myself, if we are using proprietary datasets (e.g. KLD/MSCI, Asset4 etc.) the contracts for those data prohibit sharing with non-coauthors. As such, because virtually all of my empirical works uses such datasets, I could not participate in our journal if access to data was a part of the open access/open source requirements.
Secondly, I presume that open access/open source means online. While I would presume that we would maintain the same editorial rigor that we currently employ, transferring BAS to an "online" journal runs smack dab into the institutionalized beliefs that online journals just aren't as "good" as regular journals. Unless we had a plan to educate departments around the world about the error of that fallacy that actually would help our brethren who are still worried about tenure and promotion (there are a few advantages of being closer to the end than the beginning of one's career) then again I would not be supportive.
Thoughts?
Mark
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Thank you kindly, Nicole. And to all: I've received several inquiries asking "what was decided" at this meeting. The answer: nada. The meeting wasn't a forum for making decisions. Rather, it was intended to build awareness of the issue and to initiate a conversation that will be ongoing for some time. From the meeting, it became evident that some feel strongly about maintaining the journal Business & Society as is, despite the oddity of the current system, while others strongly feel the need to move to an open source format, and yet others feel the weight of both sides but aren't really sure how to process all of this. I know that the leadership of IABS is looking into the issue in depth and will have more information regarding at least procedural issues soon.
Best,
Mike
Hi Mike.
I wish to applaud you (and Brad) for initiating such an important conversation. I am hopeful that IABS and SIM will consider the critical ethical question of open access and information sharing. They are core of knowledge advancement and the foundation for our academic research. I support an open and honest discussion about these issues, as well as any effort to imagine what an alternative approach might look like. Count me in!
Thanks again.
Best wishes, Nicole
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Dear Fellow SIMians and IABSians:
It was a pleasure to see many of you in San Diego at the IABS 30th anniversary meeting. On Sunday morning, Brad Agle and I convened a meeting to discuss the state of the academic publishing industry. Many could not attend, so I've attached the slides from that lively meeting (absent the extra pictures of Brad) .
Best,
Mike
PS: I don't seem to have access to the IABS list-serv, and so am sending this to the SIM list, as there is considerable overlap. For anyone with IABS list access, please feel free to share. Thanks.
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