When an author is first starting out in the scholarly publishing world, he or she likely is eager to get published by as many journals as possible, as quickly as possible. And that’s understandable, given the fierce level of competition that’s going on in today’s...
In a rapidly evolving academic landscape (and political landscape), conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become important and somewhat contentious. While we previously noted how some academic publishers and groups were scrubbing...
I’ve never been much of a fan of nonfiction until I discovered the world of the University Press. And it is easy to overlook the quiet power behind some of the most thoughtful and transformative books, published by university presses. The University Press isn’t just...
Go directly to the Big Five, do not pass GO, who’s to say on the two hundred dollars. Introduction For over sixty years, publishing has increasingly evolved into a business dominated by monopolies. Smaller bookstores have often been put out of business or absorbed...
The use of AI in scholarly publishing has come a long way from spellcheckers or plagiarism detectors. AI is now helping editors find reviewers, summarizing submissions, and even drafting review comments. In some conferences and journals, AI-generated feedback is...
The reality of media content getting shorter is not new to anyone paying attention to today’s entertainment. TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are all forms of social media that are dominating the entertainment industry—especially with younger audiences...
