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.

Guidelines for Ethical Publishing

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Guidelines for ethical publishing

Introduction The write-up outlines guidelines for ethical publishing. Ethical publishing refers to the responsible dissemination of scholarly work following established guidelines and principles of integrity. This includes appropriately attributing sources, disclosing conflicts of interest, obtaining permissions, and upholding rigorous standards at all stages of the research and publication process. Responsible scholarship is the foundation of … Read more

On the Academic Publishing Market

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The academic publishing market

Introduction The academic publishing market has seen massive financial growth recently, with worldwide sales rivaling the music and film industries. This multi-billion dollar market is dominated by just a handful of major publishing houses that control the publication of most academic journals. Academic publishing has become hugely profitable, with the industry now generating over $25 … Read more

The First Website

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The first website

The first website, info.cern.ch, was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991 at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) research center. Though primitive in appearance, the first website introduced the concept of hyperlinks and laid the foundation for interlinked web pages. This groundbreaking innovation shaped how we navigate the Internet and access online content. That … Read more

The Challenges of AI

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Challenges of AI

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply integrated into many aspects of our daily lives. The write-up explores the challenges of AI, taking views from various perspectives. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on Netflix and Amazon, AI systems shape how we search for information, consume content, and make decisions. However, … Read more

The Global Publishing Market

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Global publishing market

Introduction to the Global Publishing Market The global publishing market plays a vital role in the digital age by providing content to billions of readers worldwide. The publishing industry adapts and expands as technology transforms content creation and consumption. The rise of digital platforms like social media and e-readers has opened up new opportunities for … Read more