Introduction Academic publishing likes to wrap itself in the noble image of serving humanity’s collective pursuit of knowledge. On paper, it sounds like an almost utopian enterprise: researchers dedicate years to producing groundbreaking work, journals distribute that knowledge to the world, and everyone benefits. In reality, the system looks more like a luxury toll road … Read more
Introduction If you think academic publishing is slow-moving, you are in for a surprise. The industry that once measured progress in decades is now being forced to adapt at the pace of technology. Artificial intelligence is not politely knocking on the door; it has barged in with a suitcase and plans to stay. Open access … 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