Academic Publishing: Processes and Practices for Aspiring Researchers

The book discusses the problems faced by researchers, particularly new researchers, in publishing their work. It addresses the issues of publishing, the factors militating against academic publication, and the mitigating factors encouraging academic publication. It provides potential solutions, suggestions, and strategies for overcoming these problems. The book is beneficial to university academics, postgraduate students, Ph.D. supervisors, and new researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 125 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of academic publishing, shedding light on the mounting and severe challenges faced by researchers, particularly newcomers, in disseminating their valuable work. It explores the multifaceted issues surrounding publishing, including the barriers and impediments that hinder academic publication and the factors that promote and encourage it. The book offers practical solutions, suggestions, and strategies to overcome these challenges, empowering authors to navigate the complexities of the publishing landscape and ensure the dissemination of their research to a wider audience.

Growing research output from Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China, highlights the struggles encountered by many authors in securing publication in reputable journals. In South Africa and other regions of Africa, academic researchers are emerging as strong contributors to credible academic literature. These researchers require valid outlets for their work and the assurance that peer review provides, ensuring the quality and integrity of their research.

In fields such as education, social sciences, and professional practices, including architecture and law, there has been a notable emergence of new avenues for practitioners to publish their research outputs. These include outlets focused on one's own practice, self-reflection, and narrative inquiry. This book explores these emerging channels and their significance in the academic landscape.

Furthermore, the book delves into the detrimental impact of predatory publications, which exploit researchers by charging exorbitant publication fees and offering little to no peer review or editorial oversight. It sheds light on the unethical practices of these publishers, which can harm the reputation of legitimate journals and the credibility of researchers.

This book is of immense value to university academics, postgraduate students, Ph.D. supervisors, and new researchers. It provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the publishing landscape, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to overcome the challenges and succeed in their academic endeavors. By addressing the issues of publishing, peer review, and predatory publications, this book empowers researchers to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and make a meaningful impact on their respective fields.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811930676
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022