Assessing Indonesia’s Publishing Market in 2025: Growth, Disruption, and Digital Frontiers

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Introduction Indonesia’s publishing industry has entered 2025 on a wave of transformation. The world’s fourth-most populous nation, with over 275 million people, rapidly evolves from a print-dominated market into a diversified ecosystem that embraces digital innovation, local voices, and regional ambitions. While long-standing structural challenges remain, including distribution bottlenecks, uneven literacy levels, and pricing sensitivity, … Read more

The Future of Academic Textbooks

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Introduction For centuries, academic textbooks have been the backbone of formal education. From the earliest handwritten manuscripts to the mass-produced volumes in university libraries, textbooks have played an essential role in organizing and delivering knowledge. Their influence extends beyond the classroom—they shape curricula, guide instruction, and serve as the gold standard for students and educators. … Read more

Analyzing the Publishing Market for Islamic Finance in 2025

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Introduction Islamic finance, a sector built upon Shariah-compliant financial principles, has grown steadily over the past two decades. Its emphasis on ethical investing, risk-sharing, and the prohibition of interest-based transactions has attracted global interest among Muslim populations and conventional finance circles seeking ethical alternatives. As this market matures, so too does the ecosystem that supports … Read more

Choosing the Right Open Access Model: A Practical Approach for Publishers

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Introduction Open access publishing has become one of the most transformative developments in academic publishing over the past two decades. As the pressure to democratize knowledge and remove paywalls intensifies, publishers are compelled to reassess their business models and consider various open access models. For journal and academic publishers, this shift is both a challenge … Read more

10 Most Iconic Bookstores in America (2025 Edition)

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Introduction Bookstores have always held a sacred space in the cultural life of America. They’re not just retail spaces where books are bought and sold; they’re memory-makers, idea incubators, and safe havens for curiosity. In 2025, while digital publishing and online retail continue to play a dominant role in the publishing ecosystem, there’s a growing … Read more