Introduction If there’s one publishing ecosystem that has moved at breakneck speed over the last two decades, it’s China’s. Once seen as a closed-off, state-controlled academic backwater, the country has transformed into a publishing superpower, churning out more research papers than any other nation. The Chinese academic publishing market will have become both a global … Read more
Introduction The global academic publishing market has long been a cornerstone of knowledge dissemination, supporting the work of researchers, scholars, and institutions worldwide. With a market size estimated at nearly $30 billion in 2024, the industry remains a formidable player in the global economy. However, with increasing digital transformation, open-access movements, and shifting business models, … Read more
Introduction The academic publishing market has seen massive financial growth recently, with worldwide sales rivaling the music and film industries. This multi-billion dollar market is dominated by just a handful of major publishing houses that control the publication of most academic journals. Academic publishing has become hugely profitable, with the industry now generating over $25 … Read more