Introduction The UK publishing market in 2025 stands on the edge of multiple revolutions—some quiet, others deafening. Once a bastion of tradition, the sector now finds itself juggling the analog elegance of print with the algorithmic speed of digital disruption. Bookstores are still around (yes, those quaint havens of paper and spines), but so are … Read more
Introduction A few years ago, asking whether artificial intelligence could give publishers a competitive edge might’ve prompted nervous laughter or vague hand-waving toward “future potential.” Now, it’s a boardroom priority. Publishers are not just toying with AI—they’re integrating it into editorial pipelines, marketing strategies, rights management, and even slush pile reading. The question has shifted … Read more
Introduction Springer Nature and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) announced a landmark agreement: an unlimited open access publishing deal that enables researchers from BTAA institutions to publish an unlimited number of open access articles in Springer Nature journals. This arrangement is a significant shift in the evolving landscape of academic publishing. But what does … Read more
Introduction The editor, once the silent architect behind every compelling story, every polished research paper, and every flawlessly flowing book, is now staring down an existential crisis. Do we still need them in a world where ChatGPT can suggest better phrasing in seconds and Grammarly obsessively tracks your Oxford commas? The rise of generative AI … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing is a multi-billion-dollar industry—valued at almost $30 billion globally—propped up by a curious economic paradox: the majority of its labor force works for free. Peer reviewers, editors, and even authors provide their services without direct compensation, supporting publishing conglomerates that report profit margins rivaling those of tech giants. How did this industry, … Read more