Introduction The write-up explores the future of open access. Open access publishing has come a long way since its early beginnings. In the 1990s and early 2000s, open access was still a relatively new concept, with just a handful of open access journals. However, technological advancements, changing perspectives in academia, and advocacy efforts have fueled … Read more
Introduction The write-up delves into how to start an open access journal. The guide is handy for academics planning to set up an academic journal or a publisher to expand their journal publishing credentials. Open-access journals are transforming the landscape of academic publishing. Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open access journals make research available to all … Read more
Introduction Open-access journals have transformed the academic publishing landscape over the past two decades. One question: How many open access journals are there right now? Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, open-access journals provide free online access to all published research articles. The purpose of open access is to remove barriers to accessing scholarly research, allowing more … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores the pros and cons of open access publishing, a publishing model that has gained significant traction in recent years. Open access has been critical to making academic research more widely accessible to the public. This approach aims to break down barriers to knowledge by providing free online access to scholarly publications … Read more
Introduction This article examines the impact of academic publishing on university rankings, two crucial aspects of higher education that are intricately connected. We shall examine the relationship between academic publishing and university rankings and how the former impacts the latter. Academic publishing refers to researchers and scholars publishing their work in academic journals, books, or … Read more