1、1Reform of Scientific PublishingTHE CASE FOR International Science Council,2023.This discussion paper is published by The International Science Council,5 rue Auguste Vacquerie,75116 Paris,FranceTo cite this document:Title:The Case for Reform of Scientific PublishingURL:https:/council.science/publica

2、tions/reform-of-scientific-publishing/Publisher:International Science CouncilPublication date:17/11/2023DOI:10.24948/2023.14About the International Science CouncilThe International Science Council(ISC)works at the global level to catalyze and convene scientific expertise,advice and influence on issu

3、es of major concern to both science and society.The ISC has a growing global membership that brings together over 245 organizations,including international scientific unions and associations from natural and social sciences,and the humanities,and national and regional scientific organizations such a

4、s academies and research councils.This discussion paper has been developed by International Science Council as part of the Councils Future of Publishing project and is a companion piece to the Key Principles for Scientific Publishing https:/council.science/publications/key-principles-for-scientific-

5、publishing.Cover Illustration:Harryarts/FreepikGraphic Design:Mr.Clinton3PREFACE This is a companion piece to Key Principles of Scientific Publishing.In 2019,shortly after the creation of the International Science Council(ISC),its members,primarily international scientific Unions and Associations,na

6、tional and regional scientific organizations including Academies and Research Councils,and international Federations and Societies,were asked to identify what they considered to be the most important contemporary issues for science.A set of publishing principles were endorsed by the ISCs Members in