Introduction Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are independent committees that review and oversee human subjects research. They play a pivotal role in upholding ethical standards and protecting the rights and welfare of research participants. What are Institutional Review Boards? IRBs are formal committees established by research institutions to review proposed studies involving human subjects. They comprise … Read more
Introduction Navigating the challenges in academia can feel like wandering through a maze. With endless hallways filled with challenges around every corner, it’s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed. However, successfully traversing this maze is crucial to achieving academic and career goals. This introduction will explore why overcoming academic challenges matters, use the metaphor of … Read more
Introduction The article discusses the rising costs of academic publishing and the subsequent impact. Academic publishing plays a vital role in disseminating scholarly knowledge and research. However, in recent years, the economics surrounding academic publishing have become increasingly complex and controversial. Rising subscription costs for academic journals and restrictive access policies have made it difficult … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores how open access journals generate income. Open access journals are a relatively new model of academic publishing that makes research papers freely available to readers online without requiring subscriptions. Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open access journals provide unrestricted access to peer-reviewed scholarly articles immediately upon publication. In recent years, open access … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Academic Publishing The write-up assesses the impact of open access publishing. The traditional academic publishing model has relied heavily on subscription-based access to journals. Libraries and institutions pay publishers significant subscription fees, allowing their researchers to access articles. This model has supported the dissemination of research for decades but limits access … Read more
