The Electronic Journal: A Viable Channel for Formal Scholarly Communication?

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Title: The Electronic Journal: A Viable Channel for Formal Scholarly Communication?
Language: English
Authors: Butler, H. Julene
Source: Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting. 1994:58-70.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 1994
Document Type: Information Analyses
Reports - Descriptive
Speeches/Meeting Papers
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing, Evaluation Criteria, Faculty Promotion, Faculty Publishing, Higher Education, Incentives, Information Dissemination, Internet, Problems, Recognition (Achievement), Research Methodology, Scholarly Communication, Scholarly Journals, Users (Information)
Abstract: Describes a study in progress that examines electronic journals within the context of the formal scholarly communication process and attempts to determine whether publication in electronic journals brings the expected rewards of research publication. The criteria for acceptable scholarly communication channels and the study's methodology and importance are discussed. (26 references) (KRN)
Notes: "Navigating the Networks," Portland, OR, May 21-25, 1994.
Journal Code: CIJFEB1995
Entry Date: 1995
Accession Number: EJ491473
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Describes a study in progress that examines electronic journals within the context of the formal scholarly communication process and attempts to determine whether publication in electronic journals brings the expected rewards of research publication. The criteria for acceptable scholarly communication channels and the study's methodology and importance are discussed. (26 references) (KRN)