Introduction The write-up discusses piracy in the publishing industry, an issue that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Counterfeit print copies and illegal download and distribution of digital content have created major worries among the stakeholders. With the rise of ebooks and digital content, it is easier than ever for people to illegally download, … Read more
Introduction The write-up delves into how to develop open access policies, guiding publishers and institutions in creating sustainable open access publishing practices. Open access refers to the free, online availability of research outputs like journal articles and data. It aims to remove barriers, like subscription fees, limiting access to and sharing information. Open access is … Read more
Finding the First Blog Published What is the first blog published? Imagine a time when the term “blog” hadn’t yet entered our lexicon, a digital diary was a novel concept, and the Internet was beginning to weave its web across the globe. In this nascent stage of online content creation, a spark was lit that … Read more
Introduction to the Self-publishing Market The self-publishing market has been experiencing significant growth and transformation in recent years. As of 2023, the market for self-published books is substantial, with 300 million sold annually. Financially, this translates to $1.25 billion worth of self-published books sold yearly. This robust market is further underscored by Amazon paying out … Read more
Introducing Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society The first academic journal published was Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. It was established in 1665 by the Royal Society of London (now the Royal Society) and remains the world’s longest-running scientific journal. The groundbreaking journal’s founding gave scientists a formal medium to share their studies with … Read more