22
Sep
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12 Steps Towards Transparent and Credible Peer Review: A Guide for Journals and Publishers

As the guardians of scientific knowledge and the stewards of scholarly communication, peer reviewers play a vital role in advancing research and innovation. Transparent peer review not only nurtures confidence within the research community but also bolsters the bedrock on which groundbreaking discoveries are erected. It’s therefore not surprising that various journals and publishers like […]
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20
Sep
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How Culture Shapes Academia in China: A Guide for Western Publishers and Journals

With the continuous advancement of China’s scientific research capabilities in recent years, there’s been a growing interest, both domestically and abroad, in China’s scientific research landscape. Many Western publishers, academic journals, research societies, and universities are enthusiastic about forging connections and collaborations with the Chinese academic community. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances […]
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30
Aug
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What Academic Publishers Need to Know About STM’s SDG Roadmap: A Handy Infographic

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were launched in 2015, are a blueprint for creating a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society, and academic publishers play a significant role in achieving these goals. Recently, STM, a not-for-profit association of academic publishers, has released the first part (i.e., Level 1) of an SDG Roadmap to […]
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26
Jul
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Converting Subscription-Based Journals to Open Access: A Handy Guide to the “Subscribe to Open” Model

As the shift toward open access publishing gains momentum, research publishers and societies have implemented various changes in how they manage their subscription-based journals. One of these, “Subscribe to Open” (S2O), is a pragmatic approach that enables the transformation of subscription journals into open access, providing free and immediate online availability of research without relying […]
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23
Jun
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The Digital Development of China’s Academic Publishing Industry

The academic publishing market in China is developing quickly but is still in a growth phase. This provides tremendous opportunities for international publishers and societies to expand their international presence, diversify their revenue streams, etc. Currently, the Chinese research ecosystem boasts an increasing number of internationally recognized scientists producing high-quality research. (For example, in 2022, […]
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13
Jun
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Keeping Guest Editions Free from Scientific Misconduct: A Handy Infographic for Journal Editors and Publishers

Guest editions bring the benefits of expertise, diversity, and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing the journal’s reputation and readership. However, they recently have become the targets of fraudsters and paper mills, leading to the publication of junk science papers that ultimately have to be retracted. Consequently, journal leadership and publishers are now required to implement rigorous processes […]
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