26. In the first paragraph, the author discusses

　　[A] the background information of journal editing.

　　[B] the publication routine of laboratory reports.

　　[C] the relations of authors with journal publishers.

　　[D] the traditional process of journal publication.

　　27. Which of the following is true of the OECD report?

　　[A] It criticizes government-funded research.

　　[B] It introduces an effective means of publication.

　　[C] It upsets profit-making journal publishers.

　　[D] It benefits scientific research considerably.

　　28. According to the text, online publication is significant in that

　　[A] it provides an easier access to scientific results.

　　[B] it brings huge profits to scientific researchers.

　　[C] it emphasizes the crucial role of scientific knowledge.

　　[D] it facilitates public investment in scientific research.

　　29. With the open-access publishing model, the author of a paper is required to

　　[A] cover the cost of its publication.

　　[B] subscribe to the journal publishing it.