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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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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MIT Press, one of the most prestigious and innovative scholarly publishers in the industry, has partnered with RedLink, a leading provider of business intelligence to academic publishers, for access to detailed reports and personalized data analytics for their journals. RedLink Access has been specifically chosen by MIT Press in order to help their journals stay on top of the competition, gain valuable insight on their sales as well as marketing efforts, and spotting opportunities for growth. The only university press in the U.S. with their journal articles based on science and technology, MIT Press has been publishing for fifty two years. Not only limited to science and technology, the MIT Press also has a strong publishing presence in the fields ...
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One way or another, we are all well aware of the importance given to prestige in our education system. As early as possible in our educational careers, many anticipate attending one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Going further in our higher education, we realize the significance of prestige in academia through various means including awards, doctorates, and rankings. However, what role does prestige play in scholarly publishing? How does prestige determine one’s success or even failure in academic publishing? After careful analysis and observation, we point out ways prestige plays a pivotal role in scholarly publishing. Internal Prestige While most of us are fully aware of how prestige plays a role in our perceptions, it is a ...
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Ever since our elementary school days, we can all recall our teachers telling us to proofread our work. Many of our classes would have ‘peer review’ as well, with students proofreading and providing critical feedback on each other’s essays in order to improve the quality of their work. Similarly, peer review in also done in academia in order to determine suitability for publication. The process involves individuals of equal competence and in the same academic field who evaluate the work of a scholar. Peer review has consistently been noted as the top concern of scholars and is used to maintain the quality, standard, and performance of the publication. However, it is also important to note that there are many challenges ...
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Do you know who and where are your customers? Here are three trends to watch for… Anyone who has read various articles on academic publishing is aware how the industry is often associated with being ‘out of touch’. With technological developments and social networking on the rise, it is crucial that academic publishing should adapt with the latest trends in order to stay on top of customer needs. From the rise of e-books and mobile device usage to publishers taking a more interactive approach in terms of data provision, academic publishers need to deal with various areas in order to be updated with their customers’ needs. With educational institutions being quick in adapting to latest trends and techniques, academic publishing ...
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Virginia Tucker, Taxonomy Lead Introduction 1) Tell us a little bit about your background. I’ve been on the faculty at San Jose State’s information school for the last ten years. Prior to that, I worked in the information industry in Silicon Valley, both as an information architect and manager of client instructional programs. My first position as an information professional was as the Physics Librarian at Stanford University. I have a PhD in information systems, an MLS, and a BA in music composition from Stanford. 2) What excites you to work in a start-up environment? I’m excited to combine my understanding of vocabulary design with my experience in industry and product development, particularly as this project involves working with recent ...
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