BEIJING: The international academic community encourages broader access to academic publications.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Press director Dr Nordiana Hamzah said these include initiatives such as Open Access and discounted pricing for institutions in developing regions.
She said this helps ensure researchers worldwide, including Malaysians have access to the latest research findings.
“Academic publishers often collaborate with universities, research institutions, libraries, and consortia to expand the reach and impact of their publications.
“These partnerships typically involve joint marketing efforts, organising conferences or symposia, and developing Open Access initiatives to enhance global accessibility,” she told the Sarawak Tribune.
At the same time, Nordiana said there are various international book fairs being organised throughout the world.
“These platforms enable academic publishers to promote and market their respective publications,” she said.
Nordiana pointed out that academic publishers typically stay competitive by enhancing digital offerings, such as interactive e-books and online platforms for supplementary materials.
“We also emphasise quality control and peer review to maintain credibility and to distinguish academic publications from self-published works,” she said.
Nordiana disclosed that many academic publishers are increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability.
As such, she said practices to offset carbon footprints are being continuously implemented.
“These initiatives may include using recycled paper, adopting digital-first publishing strategies to reduce physical book production, and supporting initiatives like reforestation or carbon offset programmes,” she said.
