Publishing

Introduction In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the American publishing industry is confronting a wave of uncertainty, tension, and transformation. Trump’s second term has brought a familiar intensity—a blend of political upheaval, cultural polarization, and combative rhetoric—that is once again testing the resilience of publishers, writers, academics, and journalists.  This … Read more

Introduction Predatory journals have long plagued the academic publishing ecosystem, but their threat has entered a far more dangerous phase thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Often disguised as legitimate scholarly platforms, these journals exploit the “publish or perish” culture that defines academia. The write-up discusses how AI makes predatory journals more dangerous in recent … Read more

Introduction In academic publishing, metadata has often been treated as an afterthought—something to be handled quickly during production or relegated to technical staff behind the scenes. But in 2025, this approach is not only outdated—it’s risky. As search engines, digital repositories, and top journal databases increasingly rely on structured, machine-readable information, robust metadata has become … Read more