Introduction Open access has gone from a fringe idea in the 1990s to the way nearly half of new journal articles are published. This article traces how it happened, from early email lists and arXiv to today’s funder mandates, and what still stands in the way of free access to all research. Key points In … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses best practices in peer review. Peer review is critical in upholding the quality and integrity of academic research and professional work. By subjecting studies, articles, and other scholarly outputs to the scrutiny of experts in the field, the peer review process aims to ensure that publications and projects meet high methodological, … Read more
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous in various fields. The article explores AI in peer review, covering its potential use and benefits. Peer review has played a pivotal role in upholding the integrity and quality of academic research for decades. Before research is published, it undergoes rigorous evaluation by experts in the field, who … Read more
Introduction Understanding the economics of academic publishing is critical for scholars across disciplines. How research gets disseminated and recognized impacts not just individual scholars but the progress of their fields. Academic publishing plays a key gatekeeping role in these areas, so unpacking its economic models is essential. Academic publishers facilitate the distribution of scholarly work … Read more
Introduction The article discusses digital transformation in academic publishing. From open access publishing models to data-driven research analytics, new digital tools and platforms are reshaping how scholars communicate ideas, collaborate on projects, and measure impact. Digital transformation in academic publishing refers to integrating new technologies across all research and scholarly communication aspects. This includes adopting … Read more