Introduction The write-up discusses issues in managing the editorial board of an academic journal. Journal publishing is vital in disseminating new research and advancing scholarly knowledge across disciplines. By providing rigorous peer review and editing, academic journals ensure the quality and validity of published papers. At the helm of this quality control process lies the … 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 discusses best practices in academic publishing. Academic publishing plays a vital role in disseminating scholarly knowledge and fueling innovation. By providing rigorous peer-reviewed forums for researchers to share findings, academic publications facilitate the growth of disciplines and allow scholars to build on one another’s work. Understanding best practices in academic publishing contributes … Read more
Introduction Elsevier is presently the largest academic publisher in the world. Based in the Netherlands, Elsevier publishes over 2,600 journals and countless academic books annually. The publisher claims almost 20% of the market share of scientific articles. Its publications span every academic discipline – from healthcare to engineering to economics. Due to its substantial size … Read more
Introduction The write-up outlines guidelines for ethical publishing. Ethical publishing refers to the responsible dissemination of scholarly work following established guidelines and principles of integrity. This includes appropriately attributing sources, disclosing conflicts of interest, obtaining permissions, and upholding rigorous standards at all stages of the research and publication process. Responsible scholarship is the foundation of … Read more