In this edition of Behind the Book, Divya Jyoti Munjal talks about Journal Publishing Behind the Scenes: Systems, KPIs and the Illusion of Progress, the experiences that inspired it, the recurring operational issues it explores, and how the book looks beyond workflows and KPIs to focus on meaningful improvement and author experience.
Unclear or outdated instructions can create problems long before an article reaches production. When submission guidelines, style guides, and production instructions do not align, the result can be unnecessary queries, corrections, rework, delays, and frustration for authors and production teams.
A copyediting survey score below 4 out of 5 deserves attention, but the number alone cannot explain what went wrong. Here are the practical steps content managers and production editors can take next.
An unanswered email does more than delay communication. It can create uncertainty, lead to unnecessary follow-up messages, and shape an author's experience of the publishing process. Discover why a simple acknowledgment can make a significant difference.
Author feedback offers valuable insights into how the publishing journey is experienced. Discover why listening to authors can help journal editors, production teams, and publishing professionals create a more transparent, collaborative, and meaningful publishing experience.
A journal production schedule is much more than a list of deadlines. It helps coordinate manuscripts, people, and publishing workflows while keeping journals on track. Learn why production schedules are one of the most important yet least visible tools in scholarly publishing.
By Divya Jyoti Munjal Authors are not just contributors to scholarly publishing, but also key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Their experience of the publication process shapes how they view a…
