Tag: academic publishing

Leaping Forward, Sliding Back: The Intangible Revolution Reshaping Economic Formations

24 August 2026 Guest Post

This is a guest post by Theo Reks, author of Controlled Economic Evolution At the beginning of summer, a great many things tend to happen. Before people settle into a proper holiday mood, there is usually one last surge of business activity. Yet amid the storm of loud news before...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

31 July 2026 Publishing Industry News, Uncategorized

As July comes to an end, the publishing sector continues to respond to rapid technological change, shifting research priorities and renewed conversations around open access, publishing quality, academic resilience and responsible innovation. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Scholarly Publishing An article in The Scholarly Kitchen explores the emotional pressures experienced by...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

29 June 2026 Publishing Industry News

As we close the curtains on June, the publishing industry continues to navigate the accelerating influence of AI, advances in open access and sustainability and ongoing debates surrounding academic freedom, copyright, research integrity and the future of scholarly communication. Independent Bookshop Numbers Reach Highest Level Since 2012 The number of...

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Featured Monthly Releases – May 2026

28 May 2026 New Release

This May, explore new titles that engage with artificial intelligence, identity, sustainability and critical thought across disciplines. Discover our latest releases examining the ideas, challenges and conversations shaping contemporary society. The Anthem Handbook of Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the Age of AI This volume explores how artificial intelligence...

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For African/African American Humanity

18 May 2026 Guest Post

This is an interview with Lawrence Hogue, author of Struggle, Resistance, and Decolonization in African American Literature after 1960 What is the aim of this book? From the seventh and eighth centuries, as Muslim Arabs moved across North Africa, conquering Black Africa, and Europeans colonised sub-Saharan Africa, they represented the...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

30 March 2026 Publishing Industry News

This March, the publishing industry has continued to respond to shifting market forces, technological developments and evolving reader engagement across the global landscape. At the London Book Fair: Translations from Spain and the Balkans At the 2026 London Book Fair, discussions highlighted ongoing challenges in bringing translated works from Spain...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

26 February 2026 Publishing Industry News

As 2026 gathers pace, the publishing industry continues to navigate rapid technological change, policy shifts and global market transformation. The Future of Translation: AI and the Greater Good This piece explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of translators in the publishing ecosystem, touching on both backlash from professional...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

31 January 2026 Publishing Industry News

Global publishing and research continue to shift under the pressures of technological change, policy reform and international collaboration. From market insights at major book fairs to debates around open access, AI and the future of print collections, this curated round-up highlights the key issues shaping the sector right now. The...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

30 October 2025 Publishing Industry News

The academic publishing industry is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by technological advancements, geopolitical shift and evolving cultural dynamics. In this article, we delve into recent developments that are shaping the future of scholarly communication. Peer review in the era of AI: risks, rewards and responsibilities AI tools are increasingly integrated...

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