The Intriguing Future of Open Access

Future of open access

Introduction The write-up explores the future of open access. Open access publishing has come a long way since its early beginnings. In the 1990s and early 2000s, open access was still a relatively new concept, with just a handful of open access journals. However, technological advancements, changing perspectives in academia, and advocacy efforts have fueled … Read more

Open Journal Systems

Open Journal Systems - OJS

Introduction Open Journal Systems, or OJS, is an open-source platform that assists scholars, researchers, and publishers in managing the submission, peer review, and publishing operations for academic journals. OJS aims to streamline these critical journal management processes to facilitate more accessible scholarly publishing. OJS has been widely adopted throughout the academic community. Its intuitive user … Read more

How to Start an Open Access Journal

How to start on open access journal

Introduction The write-up delves into how to start an open access journal. The guide is handy for academics planning to set up an academic journal or a publisher to expand their journal publishing credentials. Open-access journals are transforming the landscape of academic publishing. Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open access journals make research available to all … Read more

How Many Open Access Journals Are There?

How many open access journals are there

Introduction Open-access journals have transformed the academic publishing landscape over the past two decades. One question: How many open access journals are there right now? Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open-access journals provide free online access to all published research articles. The purpose of open access is to remove barriers to accessing scholarly research, allowing more … Read more

How to Write a Literature Review

How to write a literature review

Introduction Literature reviews play a vital role in academic publishing. They provide an overview of existing research on a topic, allowing authors to establish context and significance for their work. The write-up delves into how to write a literature review that helps present your academic work effectively. Literature reviews identify critical knowledge gaps that new … Read more