Maverick is excited to introduce a new service offering, Strategic Sales Transformation, led by Affiliate Senior Associate, Lisa McCarthy. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Lisa and her team specialize in transforming sales teams into digitally confident, innovative, and highly effective units. Their tailored solutions are designed to […]
Accessibility compliance in Denmark and Lithuania
Maverick Affiliate Senior Associate, Will Awad has written extensively about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its goal of removing barriers to products, services, and infrastructure for individuals in Europe affected by disabilities. In Breaking Down Barriers: An Overview of the European Accessibility Act and Its Implementation Across the EU Countries (Ireland and Germany), Will […]
Diamond open access in Latin America: the challenge of a sustainable publishing model
It is no secret that access to scientific information and publishing in certain journals is not equally distributed across the globe. Open Access has been adopted more or less extensively in different regions, and some countries have developed in-house solutions to assure the visibility of their scientific production through community-owned infrastructure. In Latin America, the […]
Actual Intelligence (AI) vs Artificial Intelligence (AI) in alternative text writing
In the world of digital accessibility, alternative text (alt text) for images stands out as a main and crucial element. In backlist conversion, the alt text is vital to ensure content inclusivity for people with visual impairments. Alt text is not such a tick box or a technical feature; it is the link that connects […]
A Competitive Edge with the Power of Product Data Optimization
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving publishing landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. Publishers are constantly seeking innovative strategies to boost sales, connect with readers, and maximise revenue. In order to achieve these objectives, publishers typically utilise online ads, website, social media, or email campaigns that focus mostly on a subset of […]
Breaking Down Barriers
An Overview of the European Accessibility Act and Its Implementation Across the EU Countries (Ireland and Germany) The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU Directive 2019/882 established to improve accessibility across member states for people with disabilities. Enacted with a focus on accessibility standards throughout the European Union, the EAA’s aim is to enhance access to a […]
The role of AI in research integrity
Research integrity breaches present significant financial and reputational risks for publishers, as shown by the recent detection of paper mill activity in published articles, causing much upheaval in the industry. And while those outside the industry wring their hands and wonder how this could happen, those of us on the inside know that the challenges […]
A strong finish to 2023
2023 will soon be coming to a close but there is still plenty of time to accomplish all of your goals and finish the year strong. We are currently executing a number of short-term projects for many of our clients before their 2023 budget window closes and can do the same for you. Scholarly publishing […]
Fostering community engagement in scholarly publishing
Scholarly publishing has always created a forum for a variety of stakeholders that play a vital role in the community. As the industry has evolved, so too have the relationships publishers have with members of the community. These changes can be transformative, offering opportunities as well as challenges in meeting mutual needs. Recognizing and embracing […]
Image manipulation – we can tell when you’re faking it.
Maverick continues its series on Research Integrity in scholarly publishing with a new whitepaper from Affiliate Senior Associate, Matthew Salter, Ph.D. that examines the issue of image manipulation in research. A downloadable version of the whitepaper is available here. In recent months the issue of image manipulation has returned to prominence in mainstream news media, […]