Editorial

Abstract

INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY IN ACADEMIC PUBLISHING Some years ago research publications were mostly available in printed form; they were less widely disseminated and were mostly accessible by subscription only. However, the demand nowadays is for fast publication that supports rapid dissemination of research findings, open access publishing that advocates for free access to research outputs, and increased accessibility to academic publications in terms of affordability, wider audience and diverse authorship. Publishers, including academic journal publishers, are leveraging on modern technological advances to innovate and fulfil market expectations, especially in addressing the challenge of meeting accessibility standards. In order to grow their audience and visibility, most journals have shifted to online publication, with e-journals gaining more traction as they are more convenient, economical, discoverable, and easier to share and navigate through. To further maximise the exposure of published articles, journals are also publishing articles in multiformats to facilitate sharing. They promote short summaries and other microcontent of these publications through social media to make scholarly information accessible. Authors are encouraged to share their published articles on various platforms to increase networking opportunities, possibilities for research collaboration, and, most importantly, to increase citations and grow their impact.