The use of author initials versus full names in scholarly publications has shifted over time, reflecting broader technological and societal changes in research communication.
The use of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in academic writing has steadily increased, with the fastest growth observed in Computer Science papers, reaching up to 17.5% of sentences modified by LLMs by February 2024.
Transformative agreements have led to a significant growth in open access articles in hybrid journals, but the transition to full open access remains insufficient.
The author explores the impact of transformative agreements on pricing strategies in academic publishing, highlighting the power dynamics and implications for market competition.