Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
Introduction How do journals select their editorial boards? Selecting the right editorial board is one of a journal’s most important decisions. The editorial board plays a crucial role in upholding the journal’s standards, shaping its direction, and attracting high-quality submissions. Given the significance of this task, it’s not surprising that many publishers and journals devote … Read more
Introduction In the competitive world of academia, reputation is everything. Where you publish your research can have a major impact on your career prospects and credibility as a scholar. The rise of so-called “predatory journals” has recently become a growing threat to academics across disciplines. Why are predatory journals dangerous? Predatory journals charge authors fees … Read more
Introduction This article guides you on how to create a journal website that runs optimally to fulfill the website’s role in hosting content and promoting the journal. Academic journals play a vital role in academic publishing by disseminating new research and ideas. They provide an important platform for researchers across disciplines to share their work … Read more
Introduction to Article Processing Charges Article processing charges (APCs) are the fees many open access journals charge to publish an accepted article, usually paid by the author’s institution or funder rather than by readers. This guide explains what APCs pay for, why they vary so widely, the main criticisms, how authors can manage the cost, … Read more
How to get your journal indexed in the Web of Science? If you are in the academic publishing industry or part of a journal’s editorial team, you know how important this question is. A researcher would also want to publish in a high-impact journal indexed in the Web of Science as this means their paper … Read more