Tracing the History of APCs: Why Authors Now Pay to Publish

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Introduction Article Processing Charges, or APCs, have become the currency of the open access publishing world. If you’ve dabbled in academic publishing or even just followed the debates around open access, you’ve likely encountered this term. APCs are fees charged to authors to make their research freely accessible to readers, flipping the traditional subscription model … Read more

The Latin American Publishing Industry in 2025: Turning the Page, Again

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Introduction The Latin American publishing industry in 2025 stands at a fascinating and often contradictory crossroads. On one hand, there’s a palpable energy surging through the sector—independent publishers are booming, digital platforms are expanding, and Latin American authors are making global waves. On the other hand, longstanding challenges such as economic instability, political interference, underfunded … Read more

Is Plan S the White Knight for Open Access Publishing?

Plan S and open access

Introduction The quest for open access (OA) in academic publishing has been a turbulent journey, filled with passionate advocates, wary publishers, and cautious funders debating how best to unlock scholarly knowledge for the benefit of all. In this arena, Plan S has emerged as one of the most ambitious and controversial initiatives of recent times. … Read more

Are Proofreaders Becoming Irrelevant in the Age of AI?

Are proofreaders becoming irrelevant in the age of AI

Introduction Once upon a time—not too long ago—proofreaders were the unsung heroes of the publishing world. Armed with their red pens, encyclopedic grammar knowledge, and hawk-eyed attention to detail, they ensured every comma was in place, every “affect” correctly chosen over “effect,” and every awkward phrase gently massaged into eloquence. Fast forward to today, and … Read more

Is AI Making Us Lazier and Dumber?

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Introduction There’s an old joke: the calculator made us forget how to do math, autocorrect ruined our spelling, and now AI might just be gunning for our brains altogether. As artificial intelligence technologies become increasingly embedded in our daily workflows, industries like publishing—once the stronghold of human intellect and linguistic artistry—find themselves wrestling with a … Read more