Introduction Back in 2021, we asked a fairly straightforward question: How many academic journals are there in the world? At the time, the answer hovered around 30,000, with most estimates predicting steady growth year after year. Fast-forward to 2025, and the landscape of scholarly publishing has dramatically evolved, and more studies show heightened interest in … Read more
Introduction Peer review is often considered the cornerstone of academic publishing. The gatekeeping process evaluates the quality, validity, and originality of scholarly research before it earns a place in a journal or conference proceedings. But in an age of rapid digital transformation, open access movements, and growing skepticism of academic institutions, some are beginning to … Read more
Introduction The academic publishing industry stands at a critical juncture in 2025, facing unprecedented pressures from technological disruption, evolving research practices, and systemic inequities. What was once a relatively stable ecosystem dominated by traditional publishing houses has transformed into a complex, often fragmented landscape where speed, accessibility, and innovation compete with longstanding traditions of peer … Read more
Introduction In today’s academic publishing landscape, workflows aren’t just about producing books or journals—they’re about creating structured, discoverable, and durable digital content. For decades, many presses relied on linear, manual processes that were editorially sound but digitally fragile. That model doesn’t cut it anymore. An efficient publishing workflow must now support digital interoperability, rich metadata, … Read more
Introduction Open access publishing has become a defining characteristic of contemporary academic dissemination. By removing paywalls and licensing restrictions, open access allows research outputs to be shared freely and equitably with readers worldwide. This shift is not only about expanding access to information but also about fostering transparency, accelerating innovation, and improving the reproducibility of … Read more