The origins of scientific publishing

Did you know, the origins of journal publishing can be traced back to the 17th century? These days, it’s a major industry; each year, some 2000 publishing organizations publish 46,000 scholarly journals and over 5 million articles worldwide!

In this module, we look behind the numbers to discover why journal publishing – and journals – are so crucial to the world of research. We lift the curtain to reveal exactly what publishers do behind the scenes, from enriching the online version of your work to ensuring your paper can be found and read. And we look at who publishers serve – a much broader audience than you might think!

You’ll come away with a clear understanding of the importance of publishing in journals and how publishers support and nurture that process.