So much of scholarly publishing has been built on the promise that articles are reviewed and recommended by peers. For most journals in science research, authors tend to go through a rigorous peer review process before their paper comes close to publication. Yet,...
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that misconduct is as prevalent in scholarly publishing today as it has ever been. There are whole websites and blogs dedicated to finding wrongdoing in this industry. When you are the scholarly publisher, how do...
Open access has been one of the biggest talking points in the publishing industry for the last decade—and it’s not hard to see why. Open access articles seem to be viewed more often than articles available behind subscription paywalls. In fact, the Wellcome Trust...
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this year, some of the staff at Technica Editorial would like to share why they are thankful to work in the publishing industry. As a member of the publishing industry, I will always be thankful for the opportunities to meet and...
As an editorial assistant, you may find yourself frequently training new editors. The tips provided here can help ease a scholar’s transition into an editor role as well as reinvigorate already established relationships to ensure lasting success. Establish Your Role...
