Just as with science, the world of academic publishing is full of cause and effects. We had a recent blog post regarding ResearchGate and whether or not science and social media can coexist. This rise in academic social media presence and a desire to share material...
A new fight is brewing in the world of scholarly publishing and it is centered on ResearchGate. For those who don’t know, ResearchGate is arguably the world’s largest social media website for scientists and science writers—used by some 60 percent of academics. In...
Last week, the International Society of Managing and Technical Editors held its annual meeting in Denver. The event marked a 10-year anniversary for ISMTE, and organizers rose to the occasion, packing the schedule full of thoughtful, engaging presentations on topics...
Scholarly publishing has seen numerous innovations over the last few years. With journals branching more and more into open access and self-publishing options, publishers are always looking for a new way to stay ahead of the curve. The latest trend being employed by...
There has been a revolution in the publishing industry in the last ten years. For better or worse, publishing has become easier thanks to the growing popularity of self-publishing. In a 2015 article on her website, Jane Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder of Open Road...
