Academic publishing

Academic Publishing

Academic publishing (/əˈkædɪmɪk ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/) is the subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most academic work is published in academic journal article, book or thesis form. The part of academic written output that is not formally published but merely printed up or posted on the Internet is often called "grey literature". Most scientific and scholarly journals, and many academic and scholarly books, though not all, are based on some form of peer review or editorial refereeing to qualify texts for publication.

Etymology

The term "academic publishing" originated from the practice of individuals who were dedicated to the compilation of knowledge. The term "publish" comes from the Latin publicare, meaning "to make public". The term "academic" is derived from the Ancient Greek akadēmía, originally referring to an institution of learning or a body of knowledge.

Related Terms

Academic Journal: A periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published.
Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
Thesis: A document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.
Grey Literature: Materials and research produced by organizations outside of the traditional commercial or academic publishing and distribution channels.
Academic Research: Original investigation undertaken in order to gain knowledge and understanding.

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