US lawmakers scrutinize systemic flaws in scientific-publishing practices, highlighting need for open-access reform
Original framing: “US lawmakers intensify scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices” — Nature
The current crisis in scientific publishing has its roots in the colonial and imperialist past, when European powers exploited and suppressed indigenous knowledge systems to establish their own dominance. This historical context is essential for understanding the systemic flaws in scientific-publishing practices today.
The crisis in scientific publishing is a symptom of a broader systemic issue: the dominance of profit-driven models over collective ownership and sharing of knowledge.
To address this, we need to develop new models that prioritize open-access and collective ownership, and center the perspectives of marginalized communities. By decolonizing scientific publishing and recognizing the value of indigenous knowledge systems, we can create a more inclusive and equitable system that prioritizes the greater good over individual profit.