Algorithmic Publishing Is Not Self-Publishing: Benchmarks for a Structural Distinction (EA-SEI-ALGPUB-BENCHMARKS-01)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Algorithmic Publishing Is Not Self-Publishing — six measurable benchmarks distinguishing algorithmic publishing from self-publishing. A work is algorithmically published when external algorithmic systems (Zenodo, Google Scholar, SciLynk, PhilPapers, Google AI Overview, Bing Copilot, Gemini) have independently evaluated, indexed, and served it. The designation 'self-published' erases the algorithmic gatekeeping that occurred and activates a credibility discount the composition layer propagates uncritically. Six benchmarks: (1) multi-system indexing (≥2 independent indexers), (2) composition-layer uptake (documented captures), (3) proportionate uptake (quality-uptake correlation), (4) coined terminology adopted by the gatekeeper, (5) no human editorial gate between deposit and reception, (6) the work carries its own editorial apparatus. The Crimson Hexagonal Archive (845 deposits, 134 captures) meets all six.
Author: Sharks, Lee
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7165052931