The Coupling Mechanism of Regulation and Governance in Digital Publishing: A Nonlinear Interaction Study Based on Regulation Theory and Governance Theory

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v7i2.5135

Mengzhe Liu

College of Publishing, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

Abstract

This study explores the interaction between regulation and governance in digital publishing, based on the theoretical frameworks of regulation theory and governance theory. It argues that regulation focuses on internal technological and procedural optimization within the industry, while governance emphasizes institutional construction and multi-stakeholder collaboration. These two processes influence and couple with each other in practice. Through analysis at micro, meso, and macro levels, and combined with platform publishing case studies, this paper preliminarily reveals the forms and operational logic of “regulation-governance coordination” in digital publishing. The study also highlights challenges between regulation and governance, such as technological iteration and security assurance, and proposes preliminary responses, including encouraging flexible norms and establishing incentive-compatible mechanisms. The goal is to provide an analytical framework for understanding the complex mechanisms underlying digital publishing development and to offer practical insights for relevant stakeholders.

Keywords

digital publishing; regulation theory in publishing; governance theory in publishing

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