Introduction How many publishers are there in the US right now? This is one of the many questions that those inside and outside the publishing industry ask. Understanding the publishing landscape in the US provides critical insights into public discourse health and information flow. Publishers play a vital role as gatekeepers and disseminators of knowledge, … Read more
Introduction Research policies play a critical role in upholding the quality and integrity of academic publishing. As the foundation of ethical research conduct, developing research policies on issues like authorship, data transparency, and conflicts of interest is essential. This introduction highlights the importance of robust research policies and their impact on scholarly work. Additionally, it … Read more
Introduction The concept of “democratizing knowledge” refers to promoting open research and access to information to make knowledge available to all, not just a select few. In today’s digital age, open research initiatives aim to break down barriers to accessing academic and scientific knowledge by making research publications, data, and educational resources freely available online. … Read more
Introduction The publishing industry plays a vital role in disseminating information, ideas, and works of creativity to the wider public. Backed by top publishing companies and players, it encompasses the business processes around producing, publishing, and distributing content such as books, magazines, newspapers, and digital publications. The industry has undergone major shifts in recent years … Read more
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is an easy-to-use self-publishing platform provided by Amazon that allows authors to publish their books directly to Kindle devices and apps. Publishing with KDP allows authors to make their books available to millions of readers worldwide, retain full control over their work, and earn up to 70% royalty on sales. This … Read more
