A Proposed Solution to the Scholarly Communication Crisis

After reviewing the history and parameters of the scholarly communications crisis, particularly in regard to skyrocketing prices for journals in the natural sciences, the author reviews and rejects previously attempted solutions. He then employs the principles of game theory in proposing a new solution to the crisis

COURNOT EQUILIBRIUM IN A MODEL OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MANUFACTURERS’ INTERACTION

A model of interaction between hardware vendors, Intel and AMD, and developers ofWindows and Linux operating systems is suggested. Intel and AMD both maximize profits forming atraditional oligopoly, while Microsoft and the community of Linux developers form a mixedduopoly, in which only the first party maximizes its profit. We consider a Cournot situation, wheneach of the profit-maximizing suppliers sets the price based on available market information onother players’ products prices in the previous time moment, and assuming the cross-priceelasticities to zero. At the Cournot equilibrium, an Intel-based PC running Windows is 5 times moreexpensive than AMD-based PC running Linux; an Intel CPU costs 2 times more than AMDprocessor; Windows license is 1,5 times more expensive than Intel processor; and the profit of Intelis 4 times greater than the profit of AMD, while Microsoft has just 12,5% greater profit than Intel.complementors, complements, co-opetition, Cournot equilibrium, pricing.

Cross Collaborations: Librarians Stepping Out of the Box to Serve Students

Despite declarations that libraries are the heart of the institution, they are frequently overlooked or taken for granted. Collaborations are a way librarians can more fully participate in the culture of the institutions they serve. A review of the literature finds an emphasis on collaboration with faculty members, both full-time and adjunct, but there is less emphasis on the many departments in academia that do not have faculty members. As academic librarians position themselves at the heart of their institutions, it is vital to work with all departments and not focus solely on faculty-based departments. This article highlights the literature on collaboration within academic institutions, examines current practices of librarians working with non-faculty members, and considers the best practices in creating and fostering collaborations beyond the faculty

Technologies libres et société

Au peu d'utilisation des licences libres dans les domaines artistiques et scientifiques répond une prolifération de discours, où tente de se construire une communauté entre les collectifs d'utilisateurs. Pourtant, les enjeux économiques et sociaux des concepteurs de logiciels libres, des scientifiques et des artistes ne sont pas les mêmes. Mais ces communautés ont en commun un combat pour une société ouverte qui refuse l'appropriation privée de la circulation de l'information et promeut l'échange généralisé de signes et de richesses

Open Access Publishing and the Future of Information Systems Research

The advent of the Internet and the subsequent adoption of open access schemas are changing the nature of the scholarly discourse. In response, we will stimulate a debate about the role and desired form of open access publishing in the context of the IS discipline. In particular, we explore the potential contribution of establishing an open access disciplinary repository of working papers and work in progress. Furthermore, we propose its design principle and illustrate our thesis with a working prototype of such disciplinary repository entitled Sprouts (http://sprouts.aisnet.org). Finally, we call for participation and further action in realizing a global repository of IS research in progress

5G Network Performance Experiments for Automated Car Functions

This article discusses the results of supporting transition towards fully automated driving with remote operator support via the novel V2X channels. Automated passenger cars are equipped with multiple sensors (radars, cameras, LiDARs, inertia, GNSS, etc.), the operation of which is limited by weather, detection range, processing power and resolution. The study explores the use of a dedicated network for supporting automated driving needs. The MEC server latencies and bandwidths are compared between the Tampere, Finland test network and studies conducted in China to support remote passenger car operation. In China the main aim is to evaluate the network latencies in different communication planes, whereas the European focus is more on associated driving applications, thus making the two studies mutually complementary.5G revolutionizes connected driving, providing new avenues due to having lower and less latency variation and higher bandwidths. However, due to higher operating frequencies, network coverage is a challenge and one base station is limited to a few hundred meters and thus they deployed mainly to cities with a high population density. Therefore, the transport solutions are lacking so-called C-V2X (one form of 5G RAT) to enable data exchanges between vehicles (V2V) and also between vehicles and the digital infrastructure (V2I). The results of this study indicate that new edge-computing services do not cause a significant increase in latencies $(\\lt 100$ ms), but that latency variation (11 - 192 ms) remains a problem in the first new network configurations

The Journal is dead, long live the Journal

PURPOSE To argue the traditional scholarly journal system is outdated and in need of revamp, and new internet technologies provide opportunities for change unavailable until now. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH The four functions of the scholarly journal; registration, awareness, certification and archiving are discussed in turn and alternative ways of undertaking those functions are explored. Barriers to change and ways to overcome these barriers are addressed. FINDINGS The functions of registration and certification are already met with an open peer review system in place for some high profile journals. Recently developed searching and browsing facilities give academics access to a greater proportion of scholarly literature, providing a more efficient awareness function than traditional journals. The function of archiving is not being adequately addressed by commercial publishers, and the steps being taken by institutional repositories to that end are more sustainable. The fundamental tenet of science as part of the public domain is being eroded by commercial gain, and a move away from the traditional scholarly system can reverse that trend. Barriers to change are; the publisher’s commercial imperative to maintain the status quo, the academy’s reluctance to change, and the reward system. However, recently both publishers and academics have demonstrated a willingness to try new systems. The barrier of institutional reliance on metrics poses the greatest threat to change. ORIGINALITY/VALUE This paper builds on an historical background of arguments dating back to 1926, but uses up-to-date examples of ways publishers are moving towards change. The paper will inspire debate in the scholarly community

A Report on Library-Museum collaboration at the University of Kansas: The Spencer Museum of Art and KU Libraries

This report stems from the author's semester as Keeler Family Intra-University Professor at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas during the Fall 2010 semester. The report provides some background information about library/museum collaborations in general; lists previous collaborations and potential future areas of collaboration between the Spencer Museum and KU Libraries; and makes some suggestions for future steps to promote further collaboration between the two organizations.KU Libraries; Spencer Museum of Ar

Context is Key: Library and Archive Collaboration for Digital Projects

Libraries and archives have different underlying philosophies towards items, metadata, goals, and core processes in their respective fields. With the proliferation of digital libraries and digitization efforts, both kinds of organizations can benefit from working together for the benefit of patrons and researchers. Presented in this article is a case study of a collaboration between the Texas Tech University Libraries Digital Resources Unit (DRU) and the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library (SWC), an archive of cultural heritage materials