What is PubScholar, China’s New Academic Database? An Introduction for Western Research Publishers, Societies, and Universities

China has recently introduced a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of academic resources with the launch of PubScholar, a public academic platform launched by the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This development, as reported by China Science Daily, marks a significant move towards challenging the traditionally dominant (privately owned) CNKI, […]
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The Potential of Open Access in Promoting Human Rights

Global challenges like pandemics, armed conflict, and climate change bring to light enduring global disparities, particularly for fair and equitable access to research. Open access (OA) publishing primarily aims to increase access to knowledge, promote collaboration, enhance visibility, and encourage public engagement. In fact, access to scientific knowledge unlocks the potential to fulfil other basic […]
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Five Key Digital Marketing Trends in China That Western Academic Publishers Need to Know

China has become the world’s largest producer of research papers, accounting for almost a fifth of the global share, and accounts for more than 25% of the world’s most cited papers. International publishers are keen to enter the Chinese market early and understand that utilizing digital marketing resources is essential to their success. According to […]
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Launching the Insights XChange Podcast: Conversations Shaping Academia

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new podcast series that’s set to revolutionize how you engage with academic research and publishing. Meet the Insights XChange Podcast, proudly presented by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, President of Global Academic and Publisher Relations, this podcast features captivating interviews and insights from industry experts. Why Listen? In […]
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How AI is Revolutionizing Scholarly Manuscript Evaluation in Publishing: An Interview with Nishchay Shah

Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new vistas for scholarly journals and publishers. Today, in order to delve into this transformative technology, we are chatting with Nishchay Shah, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Cactus Communications. Nishchay shares insights on how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing manuscript evaluation. We’ll also explore how AI is enhancing the peer review process, […]
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