Abstract
This paper presents the results of an investigation of Chinese authors' attitudes towards, and concerns about, academic journals by analyzing their comments posted on a journal review Web site. The views of 338 authors about 13 Chinese academic journals in the library and information science field were collected. Using word frequency, word co-occurrence, and factor analysis, their comments were processed and the important factors extracted. The authors addressed a series of aspects regarding the journal itself, the review and publication process, and the service provided by editors. The paper provides a unique opportunity to understand Chinese authors' views using a direct source.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 227-233 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Serials Review |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- Authors' concerns
- Library and information science
- Online journal reviews
- Textual analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Library and Information Sciences