Zul M 
Introduction The landscape of academic publishing is a world of meticulous citation, rigorous peer review, and the constant battle against information overload. For generations, the core process has remained largely unchanged: research, write, submit, review, revise, and publish. However, the advent of sophisticated, context-aware artificial intelligence tools like Google’s NotebookLM is not merely a disruptive … Read more
Introduction In the global publishing landscape, discussions of market size and influence often gravitate toward the United States and Europe. However, any serious examination of the industry would be incomplete without a thorough examination of the colossal and at times opaque Chinese market. Home to nearly 1.5 billion people, a burgeoning middle class, and a … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing in Africa is at a fascinating and frightening crossroads. It’s caught between a genuine desire to grow and a deep-seated legacy of dependency. On one hand, African scholars are bursting with ideas, eager to share knowledge relevant to their own continent, and build a research scene that’s truly their own. This is … Read more
Introduction Predicting the future of cultural taste is a bit like predicting the weather in the tropics: you might get the big picture right, but the small details will surprise you. Still, publishing, film, music, and streaming platforms leave us with enough breadcrumbs to make educated guesses. Consumer behavior, global politics, and even technology shape … Read more
Introduction In the high-stakes world of academia, research papers have long been the ultimate flex. It’s the scholar’s magnum opus, a polished work that shows off their intellect, hard work, and novel findings. But what happens when the architect of this monument to human thought is no longer a person, but an algorithm? This isn’t … Read more