Hello everyone! We will be attending the ALPSP 2015 Conference, which will take place September 9th to September 11th, 2015 at London Heathrow, UK. Our team is very excited to meet you to discuss how our services will help you spot opportunities and reach goals for your business. This year, RedLink will be represented by Deepika Bajaj. Deepika is the Vice President of Publisher Relations To arrange a meeting, get a demo or learn more about RedLink at ALPSP 2015, click here. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any concerns or questions, contact us at support@redlink.com
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In our previous blog, we explained how blogging is impacting scholarly publishing. From increased visibility to spreading ideas, blogging has a vital effect on academic publishers. We further impact the influence of blogging on academia. Enhancing Scholarly Collaboration One of the most effective uses for blogging is that it facilitates scholarly collaboration. Blogging facilitates the process of promoting research, collaborative writing, and social networking for academic scholars. Advances in web technologies have increased outreach for blogs and have enabled the technical procedures for researchers to collaborate. By improving scholarly collaboration, blogging benefits the industry as a whole. Frederick Stutzman, a technology researcher, argues that blog are not that different from other communication tools. He explained that blogs are just a ...
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We are all familiar with blogging. While some of us blog about our thoughts and personal experiences, others use blogging to stay engaged with their specific interests. However, many overlook the importance of blogging for academia. Geeta Dayal, a reporter for Village Voice, questioned, “Imagine if the great thinkers of the past could have blogged, bouncing ideas off each other in rapid-fire debates across borders? Would it have led to an intellectual utopia or total chaos?” Despite many skeptics questioning its authenticity or proponents praising its audience reach, blogging has a strong impact on academic publishing. Proliferation of New Thoughts and Ideas There are many reasons for academic publishers to blog. However, the excitement and engagement of spreading new, unfiltered ...
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Over recent years, scholarly publishing has been an industry that has been rapidly evolving. Publishing models have been changing, data analytics are gaining further importance, research is becoming personalized, and social media is becoming a necessity. However, all of these changes would not be possible without startups. As impressive and exciting trends develop in the industry, startups play a vital role for introducing new opportunities and providing solutions for publishers. Transforming Higher Education Technology has been essential to the advancement of higher education. New classroom models to interactive learning have not only changed the higher education experience, but have introduced new methods for universities to engage with their students. The role of startups in this transformation should not be overlooked. ...
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We had an amazing time attending and hosting a luncheon at the UKSG 38th Annual Conference and Exhibition. Also, thank you to those who joined us to give feedback on our upcoming solution, RedLink Network! The UKSG conference gave us the valuable opportunity to learn more about publishers’ needs, the growing importance for data, and the changing demands for businesses to succeed. RedLink Team looks forward to sharing news as we get closer to the launch of RedLink Network. We constantly strive to innovate and appreciate your continued support.
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Double Blind Peer Review: A Growing Trend? Peer review has consistently been a vital topic in publishing news, from ethical issues to new methods of conducting it. Considering the biases involved in approving papers, double blind peer review has been gaining more acceptance as well as criticism within the academic publishing industry. What is Double Blind Peer Review? Bias has been a major concern among educators and researchers regarding peer review. The current process of peer review is single-blind,in which the author’s identity is known and the reviewers are anonymous. The process of double-blind review allows authors to request their names and their affiliations to be hidden from the reviewers. In one of the largest studies on peer review—a 2009 ...
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Hello everyone! We will be attending the UKSG for the first time this year and are very excited to meet all of you! The UKSG 38th Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place March 30 to April 1st, 2015 at Glasgow, Scotland. This year, RedLink will be represented by Deepika Bajaj. Deepika is the Vice President of Publisher Relations. Please feel free to meet with her to learn more about RedLink and how it can help you meet your sales and marketing objectives. RedLink Network | Feedback on our new offer | Invite to Luncheon We are hosting a lunch for getting your feedback on our latest product, RedLink Network. RedLink Network: Scholarly collaboration is finally here! The RedLink Network ...
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RedLink, a leading business intelligence provider for scholarly publishers announced that American Psychiatric Publishing (APP)signed up with RedLink Access to meet their data analytics needs. APP’s partnership with RedLink will involve them using business intelligence to increase sales efficiencies and support them in facilitating their mission for advancing research on psychiatry as well as providing the most advanced care for for individuals with mental disorders. Our team at RedLink welcomes the opportunity to work with APP and look forward to supporting them in their future goals. APP’s publications cover a wide range of descriptive topics on psychiatry. Being leaders in research in psychiatry, APP stands out in providing an all-in-one virtual library providing mental health professionals with key resources for ...
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Whether it is your marketing goals or personal branding, social media has become a necessity in every industry. A simple tweet or blog post has the potential to build your brand, engage in industry developments, and spread your message to a rapidly increasing audience. On the other hand, scholarly publishing has often been associated with terms such as ‘traditional’ or even ‘old school’. However, the dynamics of academic publishing are changing. Not only alternative publishing models are being introduced, but social media is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the industry. Social media increasing in scholarly publishing, but it’s changing the industry as well. Public Peer Review The findings of research is no longer limited to just academic publications or ...
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In our previous blog, we brought up emerging trends in academic publishing. Here are some other trends to expect in 2015! Rise of Data Analytics Data analytics is becoming a greater necessity in nearly every industry. In order for publishers to spot opportunities and grow further, data analytics is becoming a common source to accomplish such goals. The fact that publishers are buying analytics startups further reflects its increasing importance. In 2015, expect even more publishers to utilize data. Global Digital Library Emerging We have all heard of academic publishing going digital. Top players in scholarly publishing are making transitions to accommodate the rising preference for digital journals. As journals become more expensive and librarians deal with budget cuts, the ...
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