Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
Introduction The question of how long a journal article should be has long haunted graduate students, early-career researchers, and seasoned academics alike. Is 3,000 words enough? Is 10,000 too much? The answer, as always in academia, is: it depends. Word count is not just a matter of verbosity or brevity. It’s about discipline norms, journal … Read more
Introduction AI tools can make you a better author if you use them as a sparring partner rather than a ghostwriter: for brainstorming, structure, editing and marketing, while the ideas and the voice stay yours. This article walks through the most useful applications, the tools authors are using, and the rules on disclosure and copyright … Read more
Introduction Starting a social sciences journal comes down to a clear focus, a credible editorial board, a sustainable publishing model and reliable infrastructure for peer review, DOIs and indexing. This guide covers each step, from the first call for papers to keeping the journal going for the long term. Key points Starting a social sciences … Read more
Introduction AI is already part of scientific publishing, from literature search and writing support to peer-review triage, fraud detection and metadata. This article looks at each stage of the pipeline, what is changing, and the ethical and legal questions publishers still have to settle. Key points The scientific publishing industry has long been a slow-moving … Read more
Introduction If you hang around writers long enough, you’ll eventually hear someone mention the term developmental editor. Sometimes, it’s whispered like a magic spell that can fix everything wrong with a book. Other times, it’s groaned in frustration, as if invoking a necessary evil. The truth, as with most things in publishing, lies somewhere in … Read more