Introduction Academic publishing earns billions from research it does not fund, reviewed by academics it does not pay, and sold back to the institutions that produced it. This article sets out the main problems, from paywalls and APCs to prestige, predatory journals and global inequality. Key points Academic publishing likes to wrap itself in the … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing will look very different by 2030, and most of that change is already visible in 2026: artificial intelligence has barged into editorial offices with a suitcase and plans to stay, and open access is an economic reality rather than a radical dream. The ten predictions below follow the trends moving fastest, from … Read more
Introduction Elsevier, now a division of RELX plc, remains the dominant player in academic publishing. If you’ve glanced at headlines or overheard the occasional mutter in a faculty lounge, you’ve likely noticed that this giant isn’t just surviving. It is thriving, raking in profits that make Silicon Valley unicorns blush. But how much profit did … Read more
Introduction Scientific publishing is a colossal industry, quietly shaping academic progress, technological innovation, and global policy decisions. While academic journals tend to dominate discussions about scholarly communication, scientific books are equally vital to the field. These books, ranging from comprehensive textbooks to advanced research monographs, play a crucial role in educating future scientists, advancing knowledge, … Read more
Introduction If you’ve ever tried to cite an academic paper, you’ve likely stumbled across a string of characters starting with “10.” followed by a long string of digits and slashes. That little string is a DOI—a Digital Object Identifier. It looks unassuming, but don’t let that fool you. The DOI is arguably one of the … Read more