Results of survey
An online survey was designed to collect empirical data on the questions of
(1) whether European linguistic diversity is an obstacle for scientific communication in
psychology and
(2) whether there is a need for a publication platform tailored to European needs.
Psychology associations in many European countries were asked to direct their members' attention to the survey.
Data fromcollection took place from February, 11 - May, 30 2008. The survey was answered by 493 respondents from 24 different European countries from whom 94% held
an academic title in psychology. The results are summarized below. (Please note that they are not representative for European psychology as a whole.)
In order to stay informed in my field, I read ...
30% local journals
64% international journals
I wish more information would be available in my local language?
52% yes
48% no
For my work, an abstract or an extended abstract in my language of an article written in a language foreign to me would be ...
22% not helpful
30% little helpful
32% helpful
16% very helpful
It would be more useful to publish scientific results quickly locally than to delay the publication process in order to publish internationally...
51% yes
49% no
Are you aware of Open Access journals in your field?
58% yes
42% no
The 58% of respondents who were aware of Open Access journals were asked the additional two questions:
- I read open access journals ...
3% every day
26% once a week
52% once a month
15% once a year
4% never
- I publish in open access journals ...
6% several times a year
13% once a year
22% once
59% never
Is it important for your career to publish in renowned international journals?
90% yes
10% no
Efforts to publish in these journals take time away from other important activities...
79% yes
21% no
I would welcome an open access journal which would ease the language barrier...
76% yes
24% no
I would welcome an open access journal which would focus on specific European issues, e.g. in education and practice...
74% yes
26% no
I would welcome an open access journal with a broad focus of topics across all areas of psychology...
73% yes
27% no
I would like to contribute to a European open access journal...
80% yes
20% no
I would like to serve as a reviewer for a European open access journal...
73% yes
27% no
