"Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing."
"A survey of 66 societies revealed that most cannot sustain their charitable activities solely through publishing revenue, highlighting the financial strain on these organizations."
"Ratko Magjarević's leadership in the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering showcases the potential for scientific societies to enhance international partnerships and recognition in the field."
"The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated trends that threaten the traditional funding models of scientific societies, pushing them to adapt to new networking and publishing environments."
The Accademia dei Lincei, established in 1603, was the first scientific society, leading to the formation of others like the Royal Society. Modern scientific societies, primarily volunteer-run, promote scientific knowledge and collaboration. However, they are threatened by reliance on membership fees and journal subscriptions, especially as virtual networking and open-access publishing rise. A survey indicated many societies struggle to sustain charitable activities due to declining publishing revenue, a trend worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ratko Magjarević emphasizes the importance of networking and publicity for scientists in society management.
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