These scholars are fighting the rampant exploitation and high article processing charges in traditional academic publishing.
  • FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    24 days ago

    I think Cartel and Mafia both have their merits when talking about the for-profit publishing industry.

    I would call them “leeches”. I see them like landlords. Charging you money for something basically no labour has to be done to support.

    It’s reentierism.