Scholarly publishing is undergoing profound change. Open Access, new peer review models, digital platforms, and alternative evaluation metrics are transforming the dissemination and assessment of research. For early career researchers, this transformation offers great opportunities, but also uncertainty.
With my book Scholarly Publishing in Transition. Open Access, Peer Review, Quality, Research Assessment, Standards, I want to provide orientation. Drawing on my long-standing experience as a consultant, lecturer, and researcher in scholarly communication, I share insights and practical strategies for publishing successfully, responsibly, and visibly in today’s digital age.
What you will find in the book
- Publishing models explained – from subscription journals to hybrid approaches and Open Access.
- Peer review & quality assurance – how peer review works, its strengths and its weaknesses.
- Open Science & Creative Commons – the role of openness, licensing, and transparency.
- Avoiding predatory publishing – how to recognize and steer clear of dubious providers.
- Boosting visibility – tips to maximize the reach and impact of your research output.
Who the book is for
The guide is written especially for early career researchers who want to reflect on and actively shape their publication strategies. At the same time, it provides valuable impulses for experienced scholars seeking to rethink their practices in light of ongoing transformation.
Bibliographical Information
Title: Scholarly Publishing in Transition. Open Access, Peer Review, Quality, Research Assessment, Standards
Year of Publication: 2025
Page count: 79 pages
Softcover: ISBN 978-3-9827764-0-8
Hardcover: ISBN 978-3-9827764-1-5
E-Book
A podcast is accessible here
I also created a podcast episode with Google’s notebooklm about this publication. In case you listen to the podcast, please be aware that it was produced by AI with no intellectual corrections.
