[Biblist] Kunskap via den nyliberala kapitalismen

IOP Publishing recognises that there are inequalities within the scientific publishing and research ecosystems. We are committed to a progressive approach to inclusivity and diversity, and are working hard to eliminate discrimination to foster an equitable and welcoming publishing environment for all. men GBP EUR USD Article publication charge* £1775 €2040 $2395 Reduced article publication charge* for Group B countries** £500 €575 $675 Reduced article publication charge for Group A countries** £0 €0 $0 53 länder finns i Group B countries och 28 i Group A. Sverige fanns varken med på A- eller B-listan. https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/journals/environmental-researc… Nicole Dołowy-Rybińska har skrivit en artikel om den kunskap vi får via den nyliberala kapitalismen och vad som hindrar att den är demokratisk klipp Access to knowledge and to knowledge construction is not democratic. Rather, such access depends on the background we have, the prosperity we live in, the languages we speak – to name just a few factors. Moreover, academic knowledge is also a huge business, based on neoliberal rules, which gives power to those who control it. This control is exercised through the demands of academic-centre journals that authors publish in English and in a particular convention, as well as through the requirements set for the advancement of academic careers, “meritocratic” credentials such as language certificates, internationally funded grants and “excellence” prices or recognitions. It further ensures the dominance of the “centre”, understood as the West, with its Anglo-American tradition of academic communities https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ijsl-2020-0090/html Jan -- Jan Szczepański F.d Förste bibliotekarie och chef för f.d Avdelningen för humaniora, vid f.d. Centralbiblioteket, Göteborgs universitetsbibliotek E-post: Jan.Szczepanski63(a)gmail.com