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. 2025 Jan;38(1):e1635.
doi: 10.1002/leap.1635. Epub 2024 Nov 8.

Special Issues: The roles of special issues in scholarly communication in a changing publishing landscape

Robyn M Gleasner  1 , Akshay Sood  2
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Special Issues: The roles of special issues in scholarly communication in a changing publishing landscape

Robyn M Gleasner et al. Learn Publ. 2025 Jan.

Abstract

This paper aims to enhance the understanding of the role of special issues in the evolving landscape of academic publishing, offering insights for publishers, editors, guest editors, and researchers, including how new technologies influence transparency in publishing processes, open access models, and metrics for success. Based upon original analysis, the paper also discusses the importance of special issues and opportunities to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity in special issue publishing programs. The goal is to contribute to the discussion of maintaining research integrity through special issues, acknowledging their significance in scholarly communication, while offering suggestions for the future.

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