Hajar Ebrahimi; Dariush Matlabi; fahimeh Babalhavaeji; Nadjla Hariri
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The purpose of this study was to identify the components of professional publishing and the consequences of non-professional publishing in Iran. The study used the Grounded Theory method and fell under the qualitative research category. Snowball sampling was used to select 16 experts and professionals ...
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The purpose of this study was to identify the components of professional publishing and the consequences of non-professional publishing in Iran. The study used the Grounded Theory method and fell under the qualitative research category. Snowball sampling was used to select 16 experts and professionals in the field of book publishing for the statistical sample. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, which was done up until theoretical saturation. The interviews were implemented and coded, and finally, the central category was obtained by knowing the consequences, strategies, contexts, causal conditions and interveners. Based on the results, the correct understanding of the nature of publishing, having specialized and up-to-date knowledge, and having the facilities and equipment are the main factors in the formation of professional publishing. In order to achieve professional publishing, it is necessary to pay attention to the mechanisms of the publishing economy, proper planning and marketing, and new technologies to be given serious attention by publishing activists, and a suitable policy regarding full-time employment of publishers, support for publishing activists, culture building and the use of new technologies in be taken Reducing dependence on the government, disregarding publishing laws, trade union interference, economic problems and low quality of books are among the problems that should be in the focus of activists, planners and policy makers in the field of publishing, and the sum of these measures can produce quality works that are in line with market needs and also help the specialized activity of publishers which leads to the professionalization of publishing.
Dariush Matlabi
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Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to determine of problems of Iran’s book publishing. Methodology: Content analyzing method was used as a research method and all of research articles, research book and thesis was studied for gathering information. Findings: Findings show the most important ...
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Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to determine of problems of Iran’s book publishing. Methodology: Content analyzing method was used as a research method and all of research articles, research book and thesis was studied for gathering information. Findings: Findings show the most important professional problems are: “problems of book distribution in Iran, to be non-professional publishers with insufficient knowledge, inattention to advertisements and information activities, and inattention to economic mechanism in book production, distribution and consumption”. In the external problems, based on result “the lack of reading culture in Iran and the lack of reading promotion by educational and cultural institutions are the most important cultural problem” and “The lack of strong and influential publishing NGO, and the lack of libraries (especially public and schools libraries), and the lack of mental and spiritual relaxation of the people”, have been the most important social problems. “The neglect of the economic mechanisms related to the book supply and demand” is one of the most important economic problems and “auditing industry and the lack of compliance with copyright laws as well as the excessive government involvement in publishing” are as the most important political problems. Results: The problems of publishing industry can be categorized into two main categories of internal and external (cultural, social, economic, and political) problems, and one can not solve without another.
