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Indian Journal Server Initiative

Indian Journal Server Initiative. Problems with Indian journals. Poor visibility. Second-choice for authors. Poor subscription base. Poor resources. Why common platform. Common search platform Increased visibility and consequent improved citation Shared and better technology

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Indian Journal Server Initiative

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  1. Indian Journal Server Initiative

  2. Problems with Indian journals Poor visibility Second-choice for authors Poor subscription base Poor resources

  3. Why common platform • Common search platform • Increased visibility and consequent improved citation • Shared and better technology • Shared and more resources • Shared promotional plans Similar to Highwire press

  4. Role of the initiative • Select quality journals • Provide technology • Provide web space (if desirable) • Provide training • Provide funds (only for initial stages)

  5. Logistics • Funds – governmental & non- governmental agencies, corporate, institutions, journals • Resources – 1-2 full time programmers, server space • R&D – at central place, time line of 3-6 months

  6. Logistics (contd.) • Start within 6-12 months with small number of journals • Test and quality check with these journals already having full text sites • Involve other journals

  7. Technology • Non-proprietary software based • Easy to use and implement • Integrate print and web forms • Transfer of technology to journals • Integration with available technology and initiatives

  8. Individual journal servers Bi-directional flow of data Central server with search facility involving all partner journals

  9. Why journals may be reluctant to join • Questionable long term viability • Previous bad experiences • Lack of experience • Loss of independence • Duplication of work • ? Loss of subscription base

  10. Questions to be answered • How long this will survive • Who will make the initial funding • Who will maintain • Will it be self-sufficient • Why not Bioline International

  11. Why it may succeed • Low cost of maintainence • Independent journal maintainence • If started early more journals would benefit from shared technology (before they start their own sites) • Can act as a building platform for other developing countries • No commercial motive

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