academic publishing industry

Introduction Academic publishing makes a great deal of money, but very little of it reaches the researchers, reviewers and libraries who make the system work. This article follows the money to see who gains, who pays and why the model has been so hard to change. Key points Academic publishing is not a sleepy, dusty … Read more

Introduction Academic publishing has always worn a veneer of nobility. It presents itself as the beating heart of global research, the engine behind scientific discovery, and the bridge connecting ivory tower ideas to real-world impact. But strip away the Latin mottos, the peer-reviewed gloss, and the library branding, and you’re left with something that looks … Read more