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Introduction From the outside, running a scholarly journal might look like a respectable side gig for seasoned academics—review a few articles, polish some editorial notes, publish a couple of issues a year, and voilà: knowledge is served. Reality, of course, is far messier. Behind every published article lies a network of frantic email chains, delayed … Read more
Introduction Article Processing Charges, or APCs, have become the currency of the open access publishing world. If you’ve dabbled in academic publishing or even just followed the debates around open access, you’ve likely encountered this term. APCs are fees charged to authors to make their research freely accessible to readers, flipping the traditional subscription model … Read more
Introduction The Latin American publishing industry in 2025 stands at a fascinating and often contradictory crossroads. On one hand, there’s a palpable energy surging through the sector—independent publishers are booming, digital platforms are expanding, and Latin American authors are making global waves. On the other hand, longstanding challenges such as economic instability, political interference, underfunded … Read more
Introduction The quest for open access (OA) in academic publishing has been a turbulent journey, filled with passionate advocates, wary publishers, and cautious funders debating how best to unlock scholarly knowledge for the benefit of all. In this arena, Plan S has emerged as one of the most ambitious and controversial initiatives of recent times. … Read more
Introduction Once upon a time—not too long ago—proofreaders were the unsung heroes of the publishing world. Armed with their red pens, encyclopedic grammar knowledge, and hawk-eyed attention to detail, they ensured every comma was in place, every “affect” correctly chosen over “effect,” and every awkward phrase gently massaged into eloquence. Fast forward to today, and … Read more