Current Barriers to Accessibility in Academic Publishing: Challenges & Solutions

Accessibility is critical to scholarly publishing, yet many researchers still face significant hurdles. What exactly are these barriers, and more importantly, how can we tackle them?  Recognizing the Challenges  Despite the increasing awareness about accessibility, academic publishing still struggles with several persistent challenges:  Navigation Difficulties: Imagine visiting a website where you can’t find essential buttons […]
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Navigating Accessibility Laws and Standards: A Guide for Publishers

Accessibility in academic publishing isn’t just good ethics, it’s now firmly embedded in international regulations. Publishers can no longer view accessibility as optional; it’s an essential compliance issue. But what exactly are these laws, and how can publishers effectively meet these requirements?    Understanding the Accessibility Legal Landscape  Accessibility regulations have significantly expanded in recent […]
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Understanding Accessibility in Scholarly Publishing and Why It Matters

In today’s interconnected research world, accessibility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a cornerstone for equitable progress. But what exactly does accessibility mean, and why has it become vital for scholarly publishing?    Accessibility in Publishing: More than a Responsibility  Accessibility is about ensuring that research content is available and usable by everyone, regardless of their […]
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Putting Researchers First: Making Academic Platforms More Researcher-Centric

If academic platforms are built for researchers, why do researchers still experience frustration while using and navigating them? Even in today’s digital-first world, many academic platforms remain misaligned with what researchers or users really need. Users often report difficulty accessing what they need and when they need it. To quote a report that interviewed researchers […]
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