If you are an academic or someone in academic publishing, have you ever wondered how many academic journals are there in the world? Well, I do. It is estimated that there are currently more than 30,000 academic journals, and the number continues to increase by about 5%-7% per year. This question is pertinent to academic …
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If you are in the field of academic publishing, you should be familiar with the term “et al.” But if you are new, you would wonder: What is et al.? How do we use et al.? I first discovered the term et al. more than ten years ago, soon after landing a job with a …
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You may wonder: what is the fastest way to improve vocabulary? There are many ways you can bring your vocabulary knowledge to a new level. Based on my own experience, the fastest and most effective way is through reading. Reading exposes you to new words and phrases, which helps develop your grammar skills. It’s also …
In essence, what is an open access journal? An open access journal is an online, peer-reviewed academic journal that provides free, unrestricted access for users to download, read and distribute its contents. In recent years, the open access journal publishing model has gained traction worldwide and continues to grow. This article defines what an open …
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This article discusses six main differences between copyediting and copywriting. Copyediting and copywriting are two crucial components of the publishing process. The two may have a slight similarity in their sound, but with vast differences between the two. While people in publishing mostly know how the two are distinguished, many beginners are still unclear how …
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