Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
Introduction Academic publishing will look very different by 2030, and most of that change is already visible in 2026: artificial intelligence has barged into editorial offices with a suitcase and plans to stay, and open access is an economic reality rather than a radical dream. The ten predictions below follow the trends moving fastest, from … Read more
Introduction Once upon a time, cheating was simple. If you copied from a classmate’s paper or slipped notes under your sleeve, you were a cheater. It was black and white. But now, in the age of AI, things are messier. The boundaries are blurred, the tools are sophisticated, and the ethics are in flux. As … Read more
Introduction Running an academic journal sounds prestigious. The title alone conjures images of tweed jackets, intellectual debates, and thoughtful peer reviews. But ask anyone who has actually managed one, and you’ll quickly get a different story. Behind the formal editorials and polished PDFs lies a chaotic machine of unpaid labor, technical bottlenecks, and bureaucratic gymnastics. … Read more
Introduction The em dash ( — ) is one of those punctuation marks that writers either love, hate, or abuse. Depending on your editorial style guide, it might be hailed as a tool for stylistic flair or condemned as a lazy alternative to proper punctuation. But few people ever stop to ask: Where did this … Read more
Introduction Editorial policies set the rules a journal works by, from authorship and peer review to AI use, data sharing and corrections, and many have not been revised in years. This guide sets out seven practical steps for updating them so they match current standards and the way your journal actually works. Key points Editorial … Read more