Introduction Funding an academic journal is vital in ensuring the journal’s sustainability and ability to disseminate research findings. Traditional funding sources like government grants are increasingly competitive, while subscription revenue continues to decline. This puts many non-profit academic journals in a precarious financial situation. As such, editors and publishers need to get creative when sustaining … Read more
Introduction Measuring publication impact has become increasingly important in today’s data-driven academic publishing and research environment. As researchers compete for funding, jobs, and influence, metrics that quantify the reach and significance of their work can make or break careers. This introductory section sets the stage for mastering such metrics by highlighting why they matter and … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses misconduct in academic journals, a challenging issue in academic publishing. Academic journals play a vital role as credible sources of information and knowledge. Researchers rely on peer-reviewed journals to disseminate findings, spark intellectual discourse, and push scientific boundaries. However, the integrity of academic publishing faces threats from an alarming rise in … Read more
Introduction The article delves into how to start a humanities journal that will enrich the academia and research world. Academic publishing refers to the process of disseminating research and scholarship through books, journals, and other outlets. Academic publishing is vital in advancing knowledge and enabling scholarly discourse in the humanities fields like history, literature, philosophy, … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses the key criteria of a reputable journal. Academic journals are vital sources of scholarly information and research findings across all disciplines. Academic journals facilitate the dissemination of new knowledge and evidence-based insights by allowing researchers to publish peer-reviewed articles. Academic journals contain the latest research discoveries, theoretical developments, empirical findings, and … Read more