The commodification of academic publishing – Relevance to cancer palliative care literature

A. Ghoshal
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The commodification of academic publishing refers to the process of turning academic research and scholarship into a marketable product that can be bought and sold for profit. This has become an increasingly prevalent issue in recent years, as academic publishing has become dominated by a small number of large commercial publishers who control access to research and charge exorbitant fees for access to academic articles. In the context of cancer palliative care literature, the commodification of academic publishing has several important implications. First, it means that access to important research on cancer palliative care may be restricted to those who can afford to pay for it, effectively limiting its dissemination and impact. This is particularly problematic in low-income countries or regions where resources for cancer palliative care are already limited. Second, the commodification of academic publishing can lead to the proliferation of predatory journals that publish low-quality or even fraudulent research for profit, which can lead to misleading or harmful information being disseminated to practitioners, policymakers and the public. Finally, the emphasis on profit in academic publishing can create pressure for researchers to prioritise publishing in high-impact journals rather than focusing on research that is most relevant to the needs of cancer palliative care patients and their families. This can create a skewed incentive structure that values prestige over impact, potentially undermining the quality and relevance of research in this field. In summary, the commodification of academic publishing has significant implications for cancer palliative care literature, including issues of access, quality and relevance. It is important for researchers, policymakers and publishers to work together to address these challenges and ensure that the best research is made accessible to all those who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.
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