Unpacking the Berne Convention The Berne Convention, formally known as the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, has a long and storied history. First established in 1886 in Berne, Switzerland, it is one of the earliest and most influential international agreements governing copyright. The key principles underpinning the convention include: These … Read more
Introduction Let us discuss AI as a co-author in academic papers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in academic writing and research. AI tools enhance and streamline scholarly work by assisting with literature reviews, analyzing data, and drafting papers. This introduction will highlight the impact of AI on critical research tasks and discuss the potential … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores how advertisers make money. Attention is a precious commodity in the modern advertising and digital age. With endless streams of content competing for our focus across devices and platforms, capturing and retaining audience attention has become big business for advertisers. Understanding the strategies used to monetize attention effectively provides insight into … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses the open access revolution in academic publishing. In the 1980s, before the internet became widely used, academics relied on primitive tools like email and Usenet newsgroups to share ideas and files. These early networks allowed researchers to exchange draft papers and data sets faster than postal mail. However, these systems were … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses best practices in peer review. Peer review is critical in upholding the quality and integrity of academic research and professional work. By subjecting studies, articles, and other scholarly outputs to the scrutiny of experts in the field, the peer review process aims to ensure that publications and projects meet high methodological, … Read more