As a math researcher, and a signatory to the Elsevier boycott, I am confused. Not by the resignation itself, but rather by what Elsevier is attempting to accomplish.
From the resignation statement, linked to in the article:
> In 2023, Elsevier unilaterally took full control over the JHE EB scientific structure and composition through their requirement that all JHE AEs be recontracted annually. This action runs counter to their assurances that AE contracts would not undermine our longstanding principle of exercising editorial control of all scholarly decisions, including recruitment and retention of the expertise necessary to oversee the review process. (...)
I had believed that Elsevier's business model was to collect golden eggs for as long as we the geese were willing to lay them. Seems to have worked out quite well for them so far.
Why is it potentially in Elsevier's interest to reach more tightly for the reins? Is this just executives being clueless, or is this some kind of clever financial strategy which I'm failing to appreciate?
As a math researcher, and a signatory to the Elsevier boycott, I am confused. Not by the resignation itself, but rather by what Elsevier is attempting to accomplish.
From the resignation statement, linked to in the article:
> In 2023, Elsevier unilaterally took full control over the JHE EB scientific structure and composition through their requirement that all JHE AEs be recontracted annually. This action runs counter to their assurances that AE contracts would not undermine our longstanding principle of exercising editorial control of all scholarly decisions, including recruitment and retention of the expertise necessary to oversee the review process. (...)
I had believed that Elsevier's business model was to collect golden eggs for as long as we the geese were willing to lay them. Seems to have worked out quite well for them so far.
Why is it potentially in Elsevier's interest to reach more tightly for the reins? Is this just executives being clueless, or is this some kind of clever financial strategy which I'm failing to appreciate?
What every public business exec wants. More money short term. They have zero concept of long term strategies at this point.