Introduction The phrase “publish or perish” in academic publishing has become a kind of mantra—ominous, omnipresent, and seemingly unshakable. It encapsulates a reality where scholarly output is no longer just a means of sharing knowledge but a metric for academic survival. For early-career researchers and tenured professors alike, the pressure to churn out publications is … Read more
Introduction The European academic publishing landscape has undergone seismic shifts in recent years, with open access (OA) reform taking center stage. Plan S is at the forefront of this transformation, a bold initiative launched in 2018 by cOAlition S—an international consortium of national research funders and charitable foundations. Its mission? To make all publicly funded … Read more
Introduction The world of academic publishing, long seen as a noble facilitator of knowledge exchange, is under fire. For many researchers, librarians, and policymakers, commercial publishers have come to represent not just a necessary partner but a deeply problematic one—an entity profiting immensely from a system built on unpaid labor and public funding. The core … Read more
Introduction Running an academic journal is not just about increasing submission rates or publishing more frequently. It is about nurturing a respected, accessible, and impactful publication—one that attracts quality research, engages its community, and contributes meaningfully to its field. In the ever-evolving landscape of academic publishing, journals must adapt to scholarly trends and technological, institutional, … Read more
Introduction Peer review is often considered the cornerstone of academic publishing. The gatekeeping process evaluates the quality, validity, and originality of scholarly research before it earns a place in a journal or conference proceedings. But in an age of rapid digital transformation, open access movements, and growing skepticism of academic institutions, some are beginning to … Read more