How to Raise the Standard and Impact of an Academic Journal

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Introduction The world of academic publishing is becoming increasingly competitive, nuanced, and digitally driven. Academic journals are more than mere platforms for scholarly communication; they are gatekeepers of knowledge, vehicles of academic prestige, and key players in global research ecosystems. Yet, many journals—especially those in developing regions or smaller disciplines—struggle to maintain high standards, achieve … Read more

How to Secure APC Funding for Open Access Publishing in the US and UK

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APC funding for open access - Featured

Introduction Securing Article Processing Charge (APC) funding has become a vital step for researchers and academic institutions looking to publish their work in open access journals. With the growing shift toward more transparent and widely accessible academic outputs, APCs can present a significant financial barrier—especially for early-career researchers or those without institutional backing. In both … Read more

Is Diamond Open Access the Cavalry to Academic Journal Publishing?

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Is Diamond Open Access the Cavalry - Featured

Introduction Academic publishing is experiencing a serious identity crisis. Once the vanguard of scholarly communication, journal publishing now finds itself tangled in growing discontent over paywalls, equity, monopolistic pricing, and opaque processes. The conventional subscription-based model and its more recent relative, Gold Open Access (where authors or funders pay Article Processing Charges, or APCs), are … Read more

Inside the Canadian Publishing Market in 2025

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The Canadian publishing market in 2025 - Featured

Introduction Canada’s publishing industry in 2025 is navigating a landscape filled with both challenges and significant opportunities. As the world continues to evolve in terms of digital technology, content consumption, and cultural representation, the Canadian market has emerged as a fascinating case study of adaptation, resilience, and innovation. Long overshadowed by the dominance of American … Read more

Have We Entered the Fifth Industrial Revolution?

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Have we enterd the Fifth Industrial Revolution - Featured

Introduction The idea of industrial revolutions shaping the course of human history is not new. Historians and economists have long charted the evolution of society through these transformative phases—beginning with mechanization and steam power in the First Industrial Revolution, continuing with electrification and mass production in the Second, automation and computers in the Third, and … Read more