Introduction Academic publishing, the bedrock of scientific and scholarly communication, is not exactly known for its breakneck speed. For centuries, the process has felt as entrenched as a medieval fortress: peer review, acceptance, print, and the glorious, high-priced subscription model. But don’t let the stodgy reputation fool you. We’re now living in an era where … Read more
Introduction The scholarly publishing landscape has never been what one might call ‘static,’ but in 2026, the rate of change feels less like a slow evolution and more like a rocket launch. We’re past the argument of whether research should be open access. Today, the discussion revolves around how we achieve universal openness in a … Read more
Introduction The scholarly publishing landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by the ideals and practicalities of open access. For centuries, the business of sharing academic research relied on a subscription model, erecting paywalls that turned the fruits of publicly funded research into commodities accessible only to those—or their institutions—who could afford hefty fees. Open … Read more
Answering a question like “What is the Future of Article Processing Charges (APCs)?” is essentially asking for a crystal ball reading of the entire scholarly publishing industry, which, as we all know, is rarely a quiet place. The world of academic publishing is in constant flux, primarily driven by the irresistible force of the Open … Read more
Introduction The academic publishing world has long been dominated by the Global North: think of those large, commercial, and often wildly profitable publishing houses headquartered in North America and Western Europe. This dominance has created a landscape where the knowledge, research questions, and institutional contexts of the Global South—a term generally encompassing countries in Africa, … Read more