As authors are increasingly required to publish open access, journals too are prioritizing author experience to attract high-quality research, retain authors, enhance their reputation and impact, facilitate collaboration, and meet funding and policy requirements. In addition to focusing on libraries and readers, journals are now thinking about how to serve authors. This requires a deep understanding of the challenges authors face while interacting with journals, especially during the publication process. Below is a handy infographic on five main areas in which academic journals and publishers can improve author experience.
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