How to Develop Open Access Policies

How to develop open access policies

Introduction The write-up delves into how to develop open access policies, guiding publishers and institutions in creating sustainable open access publishing practices. Open access refers to the free, online availability of research outputs like journal articles and data. It aims to remove barriers, like subscription fees, limiting access to and sharing information. Open access is … Read more

The Challenges of Open Access

Challenges of open access

Introduction The write-up explores the challenges of open access publishing and how the various stakeholders can navigate and manage these challenges. Open access publishing refers to making academic research freely available to readers online without requiring subscriptions or fees to access content. This differs from traditional academic publishing, where journals are typically only accessible to … Read more

The Self-publishing Market

The self-publishing market

Introduction to the Self-publishing Market The self-publishing market has been experiencing significant growth and transformation in recent years. As of 2023, the market for self-published books is substantial, with 300 million sold annually. Financially, this translates to $1.25 billion worth of self-published books sold yearly. This robust market is further underscored by Amazon paying out … Read more

The First Academic Journal

First academic journal

Introducing Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society The first academic journal published was Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. It was established in 1665 by the Royal Society of London (now the Royal Society) and remains the world’s longest-running scientific journal. The groundbreaking journal’s founding gave scientists a formal medium to share their studies with … Read more