  Here we consider the download statistics of EPL publications. We find that
papers in the journal are characterised by fast accumulations of downloads
during the first couple of months after publication, followed by slower rates
thereafter, behaviour which can be represented by a model with predictive
power. We also find that individual papers can be classified in various ways,
allowing us to compare categories for open-access and non-open-access papers.
For example, for the latter publications, which comprise the bulk of EPL
papers, a small proportion (2%) display intense bursts of download activity,
possibly following an extended period of less remarkable behaviour. About 18%
have an especially high degree of attractiveness over and above what is typical
for the journal. One can also classify the ageing of attractiveness by
examining download half-lives. Approximately 18% have strong interest
initially, waning in time. A further 20% exhibit "delayed recognition" with
relatively late spurs in download activity. Although open-access papers enjoy
more downloads on average, the proportions falling into each category are
similar.
