Academic publishing in the information age – an editor’s observations
| Published date | 08 May 2017 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/JICES-03-2017-0017 |
| Pages | 106-109 |
| Date | 08 May 2017 |
| Author | Simon Rogerson |
| Subject Matter | Information & knowledge management,Information management & governance,Information & communications technology |
Academic publishing
in the information age –an
editor’s observations
Simon Rogerson
Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility, De Montfort University,
Leicester, UK
Abstract
Purpose –This paper aims to explore the evolution of academic publishing from the traditional rootsto
today’s onlinepublishing cycle which embraces many of the elements of virtual space.
Design/methodology/approach –A case study approach is adoptedusing the Journal of Information,
Communicationand Ethics in Society to explore the revolutionary journey.
Findings –The value of usinga range of virtual space facilities in tandem is assessed.
Originality/value –The paper can be used as a guide for academic editorsand publishers in reaching out
to the next generationsof the academic population.
Keywords LinkedIn, Information society, Virtual collaboration, Trust, Digital interaction,
Electronic publishing
Paper type Viewpoint
Introduction
I am the editor and founder of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in
Society (JICES) published by Emerald Publishing.[1] The journal focuses on the social and
ethical issues related to the planning, development, implementation and use of new media
and information andcommunication technologies (ICTs). The journal was launched in 2003
by Troubador, anindependent UK publisher basedin Leicester. In January 2007, the journal
was acquired by Emerald,its current publisher. Since the inception of JICES, publishing and
academic publishing, in particular, have changed beyond all recognition. It has been an
evolution which has involved everyone: academic author, editor, reviewer, publisher and of
course reader.It is a revolution which reflects technological advancesand societal acceptance
of such advancestogether with the associatedchanges in habit, activity and norms.
Journal history
When JICES was launched, communication between the two editors and the publisher
tended to be local and face-to-face. The journal was produced in a traditional manner
resulting in paper-based editions. Communications between editors, publisher and authors
moved quickly to email and sometimes teleconferencing, but the paper-based product
prevailed. At the time of Emerald becoming the publisher, a major technological change
took place in the form of ScholarOne Manuscripts,an electronic submission, reviewing and
editing system. This has become the current leading journal and peer-review tool for
academic publishers. Alongside the paper-based editions, an electronic version was
introduced which was accessible through, for example, university electronic libraries. As
electronic publishing and readership access matured, so the move to an electronic-only
JICES
15,2
106
Journalof Information,
Communicationand Ethics in
Society
Vol.15 No. 2, 2017
pp. 106-109
© Emerald Publishing Limited
1477-996X
DOI 10.1108/JICES-03-2017-0017
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