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This chapter summarizes very briefly reasons why scientists publish their work. Quite different motivations are cited based on an extensive survey. The most important reason for academics to publish is to share new knowledge in order to progress research and development.
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Öchsner, A. (2013). Introduction. In: Introduction to Scientific Publishing. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38646-6_1
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