The impact of cultural diversity on digital publishing

Abstract

The process of digital publishing tends to emulate traditional publishing methods which are often a reflection of the primarily European culture within which they have developed. By conducting a comparative analysis of academic publishing in countries with contrasting cultural backgrounds, it is possible to obtain a clearer view of the assumptions built into the current system. This paper introduces a research programme which aims to perform such an analysis, seeking to develop guidelines for the formation of novel models of publishing that acknowledge and also incorporate elements of cultural diversity.