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Introduction Let’s not beat around the bush: if AI isn’t part of your publishing workflow by now, you’re not just behind the curve—you’re practically in a different century. The global AI in publishing market is projected to skyrocket from $2.8 billion in 2023 to a staggering $41.2 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual … Read more
Introduction Plagiarism has plagued academia, publishing, and journalism for centuries. The act of passing off someone else’s work as one’s own is not just unethical—it’s a systemic failure that undermines trust and intellectual progress. As digital technology evolved, plagiarism became more sophisticated and, paradoxically, easier to commit. But the same technological advancement that enabled it … Read more
Introduction Publishing, in all its glorious forms—from high-stakes academic journals and best-selling novels to digital-first magazines and independent presses—remains a cornerstone of intellectual, cultural, and economic life. However, for those eager to pursue a publishing career in the United States, location still matters. Despite the global digital boom and remote-first workflows, certain cities continue to … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing has never been more competitive. With tens of thousands of journals across disciplines and a flood of daily submissions, standing out starts with a well-crafted abstract. It is the gateway to your research. It determines if a paper will be read, cited, or outright ignored. Enter AI. From ChatGPT to niche platforms … Read more
Introduction What are overlay journals? Overlay journals are a disruptive concept that emerged from the academic publishing ecosystem in the last two decades. Born from the open-access revolution and nurtured by the preprint culture, overlay journals flip traditional publishing on its head. They don’t host articles; instead, they curate, review, and certify research that already … Read more