Measuring the true impact of academic research has always been a challenge. While citations are the most commonly used metric, do they really tell us which research is the most valuable? That’s where bibliometric analysis comes in, evolving over time to give us more precise insights. A recent advancement is changing the way we assess […]
Insights from The London Book Fair 2025
The London Book Fair once again provided a platform for stimulating, insightful, and forward-thinking conversations about the state of scholarly publishing. It was fantastic to see the community come together. The smaller exhibitor area allocated to scholarly publishing did not stifle or hinder networking opportunities. Although there were fewer stands, there were still plenty of […]
New survey assesses the technology needs of small and medium-sized publishers
Maverick and Scholastica have partnered on a global survey, Technology Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers. The survey runs through June 5th and can be completed at the link below. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and the results will be compiled into an openly available report (no download form required). Its […]
Licensing content to generative AI platforms: a publisher’s perspective
As AI-driven applications continue to grow, publishers have a unique opportunity to license their valuable content to large language model (LLM) platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others. This partnership not only fuels technological innovation but also contributes to research, expands global reach, and creates new revenue streams. This article explores the benefits, procedures, […]
Journal Performance Analysis – Redefining journal success in a competitive era
The academic publishing landscape is experiencing rapid and significant changes, driven by shifting global trends and evolving challenges. While the pandemic temporarily inflated Journal Impact Factors (JIF) due to a surge in COVID-related research, the 2024 Clarivate Analytics Journal Citation Report reveals a stark reversal, with an average 14% decline in JIFs across publishers. The […]
Beyond the horizon: Challenges and opportunities of tomorrow
In Maverick’s 2024 trends report, we identified several factors shaping the industry’s evolution. These included the continued growth of OA adoption, the lack of resilience in the financial framework, and emerging challenges to the credibility and integrity of the scholarly record. These foundational dynamics remain influential and continue to underpin many of the key trends […]
Peer review success through editor training and workshops
Engaging with editorial board members is a key element to running a successful journal. Providing initial onboarding training to new members supports their understanding of how the journal operates, provides guidance on what constitutes a productive review, and highlights the journal’s aims for future publications. Alongside this, editors may also receive technical support around operating […]
Is your magazine working hard enough for you?
Society magazines—print and digital—can be an effective tool for reaching out to members, for recruitment, showcasing meeting highlights, and driving traffic to content. They can be a source of revenue, both directly through advertising, and indirectly, through building a member base and promoting usage of content in other publications. However, many societies are not taking […]
Publishing’s increasing dark shadow of cyber threats
The evolution of publishing has been dynamic, marked by pivotal inventions like the Gutenberg Press around 1440. This trajectory continued with the advent of the internet in the 1990s, which transformed content distribution and enabled global reach. Technological advancements have created a seismic shift in digital publishing, resulting in a landscape rich with diverse content, […]
AI Overlays: A challenge for website accessibility
In recent years, AI-powered web accessibility solutions, referred to as overlays, have become increasingly popular, marketed as quick and cost-effective ways to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These AI-based overlay products offer quick fixes for making websites accessible by optimizing for screen readers, improving keyboard […]