Zul M

Zul Musa has over a decade of experience in publishing, working with one of the biggest scholarly publishers in a Malaysian research university. His interests lie in publishing trends and technology, open access and digital publishing. Zul has served in various capacities throughout many years, including editing, copyediting, journal administration, designing, and marketing. A book author and a keen writer, he was one of the recipients of the Malaysia Website Awards 2017.

The Pros and Cons of Digital Printing in Publishing

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Pros and cons of digital publishing

Introduction Digital printing has revolutionized the publishing world, and there’s no turning back. From independent authors uploading their manuscripts to print-on-demand services, to university presses running short-run academic titles without worrying about unsold inventory, digital printing has changed the economics, logistics, and even the aesthetics of publishing. But like any transformative technology, it brings both … Read more

AI and Self-Publishing: A Match Made in Digital Heaven?

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AI and Self-Publishing

Introduction A decade ago, self-publishing was still clawing for legitimacy. It was seen as a last resort for writers rejected by traditional publishers or unwilling to jump through the hoops of the slush pile. But fast-forward to today, and self-publishing has not only arrived but thrived—and now it has a high-powered partner: artificial intelligence. The … Read more

Is Wikipedia a Credible Source?

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Is Wikipedia a credible source

Introduction Ask any student, researcher, or curious internet wanderer what pops up first when they Google a term, and nine times out of ten, it’s Wikipedia. It’s fast, free, endlessly linked, and written in refreshingly plain English. But for all its convenience and clarity, it has long carried a stigma: Is Wikipedia a credible source? … Read more

Why are DOIs Important?

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Introduction If you’ve ever tried to cite an academic paper, you’ve likely stumbled across a string of characters starting with “10.” followed by a long string of digits and slashes. That little string is a DOI—a Digital Object Identifier. It looks unassuming, but don’t let that fool you. The DOI is arguably one of the … Read more