Understanding DOI in Journal Publishing

DOI in journal publishing

Introduction What is DOI in journal publishing? DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, has become indispensable to scholarly publishing and communication. Though not obvious at first glance, these alphanumeric strings are crucial in ensuring the accuracy and persistence of citations and links to journal articles, books, and other academic works. As online publishing becomes the norm, … Read more

Introducing the Open Peer Review

Open peer review

Introduction Peer review is a cornerstone of academic publishing. Before research is published, it is scrutinized by experts in the field through a process called peer review. This helps ensure that only high-quality research makes it to publication. However, the traditional model of blind peer review has some limitations. Reviewers remain anonymous, reviews are not … Read more

Exploring the Role of AI in Self-publishing

The role of AI in self-publishing

Introduction The publishing industry stands at the precipice of a new era. Artificial intelligence (AI) advances promise to reshape the creation and distribution of books fundamentally. The write-up will explore the role of AI in self-publishing and how AI will transform self-publishing. As technology disrupts traditional business models, the growth of self-publishing provides new opportunities … Read more

Understanding Scimago Journal Ranking

Scimago Journal Ranking

Introduction The Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) has become an important metric for assessing academic journals’ prestige and citation potential. Understanding how the SJR is calculated and what it signifies can provide valuable insight for researchers looking to publish their work. As you may have noticed, many journals publicly display their SJR scores and metrics on … Read more

Book Review: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

Book review: The Innovator's Dilemma

Introduction The Innovator’s Dilemma, a book by Clayton Christensen, is considered one of the seminal works on disruptive innovation. Published in 1997, the book examines how disruptive technologies emerge and upend established companies. Christensen’s key insight is that well-managed companies often fail to embrace disruptive innovations because they are focused on serving their existing customers … Read more