Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
Introduction Open access has made millions of research articles free to read, but free to read is not the same as open. Author fees, restrictive licences, embargoes and uneven infrastructure still decide who can publish, reuse and build on research. Key points Open access sounds like a utopian dream, neatly encapsulated in two words. Free … Read more
Introduction Editing has always been the invisible labor behind every great piece of writing. Editors trim, reshape, polish, and sometimes entirely reconstruct a piece of work to give it life. It’s a job that demands eagle eyes, sharp intuition, and a good chunk of time. But in the digital age, editors are no longer working … Read more
Introduction Let’s face it: the world of scholarly publishing is a prestige economy. For researchers, publishing in a “high-ranking” journal is not just about sharing research. It is about career progression, securing grant funding, impressing hiring committees, and demonstrating one’s worth in a highly competitive academic landscape. But how exactly are scholarly journals ranked? What … Read more
Introduction Once upon a time, and not all that long ago, Wattpad was the internet’s golden child for aspiring writers and fiction-obsessed teens. If you were into bad-boy love triangles, fanfiction featuring pop stars, or heart-wrenching teen drama with questionable grammar, Wattpad was your jam. Wattpad boasted more than 90 million users at its peak, … Read more
Introduction Elsevier is one of the most powerful names in academic publishing. Founded in 1880, it is now a major part of the RELX Group and publishes over 2,800 journals. It also hosts millions of scientific articles, books, and research datasets on platforms like ScienceDirect and Scopus. There’s no denying that Elsevier has contributed to … Read more