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In this article the authors reply to criticism levied at a paper they published. They note that the main issues that the criticism focused on were the reliability of their Women as Managers Scale and the appropriateness of using principal components analysis to investigate dimensonality. The authors defend their paper and draw the conclusions that while the publishing of critical papers serve a valid purpose in maintaining the credibility of research, the paper levied at them failed to reveal any clear flaws.

This article investigates the significance of print cultures to the Women's Liberation Movement. It highlights feminist interventions into a male-dominated publishing industry through women's writing, publishing and political commitment, with shifts towards feminist publishing cultures, both emboldened by the WLM and empowered by separatist networks. The construction and publication of feminist magazines was a significant aspect of feminist print cultures and activism. This article discusses the different publishing hinterlands of three important feminist magazines: Shrew, Spare Rib and Womens Voice. Arguing that whilst their concerns were overlapping, their distinctive approaches represented the diversity of print activism of the WLM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article proposes a framework for studying researchers' motivations in publishing their work either in English as an additional language (EAL) or their first language (L1) based on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Topics include the psychological, sociological, and rational-economic perspectives behind academic motivation, how motivations are shaped by gender, seniority and publication experience, and the results of an application of the framework on Spanish researchers' motivations.

Magazine publishers greeted the introduction of mobile tablets, particularly the Apple iPad, with optimism. Some launched lavish apps for numerous titles. But by the summer of 2013, magazine publishers had scaled back their ambitions, struggling to identify a mobile strategy that aligned with the desires of advertisers and audience while generating revenue. This study analyzed 24 U.S. magazines in an attempt to determine their strategies regarding tablet content and distribution. The results suggest that tablets have not transformed the industry-yet. However, publishers should continue to experiment, even as they wrestle with the proliferation of devices and operating systems; audience adoption; advertiser acceptance; and standardization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper "The role of local press in promoting educational opportunities for young people" explores how the online editions of three local newspapers from Cluj-Napoca: Monitorul de Cluj, Ziua de Cluj and Făclia de Cluj include educational and developmental opportunities for young people. Instead of analyzing only the articles related to education in general, the present study adds a new dimension and closely focuses on all the articles that are address to youth. Moreover, the paper analyzes the Youth in Action projects conducted in Cluj-Napoca in order to understand how institutions try to address their projects to local press. The current paper includes one theoretical and one practical part. The first part contains information regarding the previous studies on the topic and on youth and defines concepts used in the study. The practical part contains the actual research that represents a rather new approach on how the online editions of the three local media include youth opportunities in their agenda, and how institutions that undertake Youth in Action projects promote their projects in the local press. The final part consists in the results of the study, but also includes discussions, recommendations and limitations of the study. The research strives to be meaningful for young people, youth workers, NGOs, student journalists, journalist and parents that consume these types of media, as it provides substantial insight into the major opportunities that young people have nowadays, and how they are addressed in local media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the different types of publications of epistolary texts in Lithuania and discusses some of their specific aspects, including the selection and editing of the text. Since a letter falls somewhere between a document and a literary text, an attempt is made to answer the question: what concepts of perception do publishers of letters take in editing letters, thus determining the reception of the text? A brief survey of epistolary publications in Lithuania is given. Beyond textual procedures, there are always theoretical approaches that predetermine the direction of the reading and comprehension of these texts. The epistolary remains a problematic variety of text. A more precise definition of the concept of the letter would provide a clearer path to a determination of its publication type, the choice of its texts, and the editing of its language. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This essay argues that in De Quincey's 'The English Mail-Coach,' the mail and 'mail-coach society' become vehicles for the analysis of everyday systems of social organization that shape modern life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The essay discusses the life of African American author Chester Himes, giving specific focus to the publication of his novel "If He Hollers Let Him Go" by U.S. publishing house Doubleday. The author compares the publication of this book to that of "Mrs. Palmer's Honey," by white author Fannie Cook. More specifically, the author is concerned with what this comparison tells us about the connections between race, gender, and the U.S. publishing industry.

The article discusses the portrayal of U.S. minorities in children's books published in the U.S. from the late 1800s through the early 21st century. The author offers several examples of children's books containing stereotypes of minorities including "The Story of Little Black Sambo," by Helen Bannerman, "Mary Poppins," and "Shen of the Sea." The author identifies various characterizations of minorities as physically different, deceitful, and intellectually inferior to others. According to the author, the article draws upon the research of the Council on Interracial Books for Children (CIBC) in identifying racial stereotypes in children's books and argues that more culturally authentic portrayals of minorities in children's books appeared in the late 20th century.

This history of Oxford University Press (OUP) in South Africa draws on archival records and oral testimonies. It first considers OUP's rationale and vision for its work in pre-war South Africa. This is followed by a discussion of the development of the branch's anti-apartheid general and academic lists alongside its educational list from the late 1940s to the 1960s, reflecting on the dilemmas and contradictions entailed in this dual policy. It then reviews the radical change of management approach towards South Africa in 1970 and the ensuing crisis in the branch and conflicts in London and Oxford, as the branch's liberal position was sacrificed in order to maintain its commercial position in the country. The article contends that OUP in the UK as well as Cape Town increasingly depended on profits from the publication of Bantu Education approved texts, which led to an avoidance of the publication of 'controversial' or anti-apartheid texts. It reviews how OUP represented its work in South Africa in narratives and histories of publishing that veiled the company's commercial interests while emphasising its cultural and educational mission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the author's insights on the passage of the Copyright Act of 1710 in Great Britain, initiated by members of the book trade who intend to secure rights in copies which represented their businesses' capital investment. The author notes the people who stood to benefit from the 1710 Copyright Act such as booksellers and literary authors. It says that the leading role of publishing is a result of the 1710 Copyright Act. It adds the tercentenary of the Copyright Act of 1710.

This article looks at the fate of Balthasar Bekker's De Betoverde Weereld in England. The famous work opposing the earthly activity of evil spirits, rejecting the reality of witchcraft, and debunking spirit stories by suggesting natural causes for the supposed supernatural events, was published in Amsterdam (following a row with the original Leeuwarden publisher) by Anthony van Dale in 1692-1693 and caused an intense controversy. Bekker was a strict monotheist unwilling to hand over any of God's power to evil spirits or the Devil, an advocate of the accomodationist school of Scriptural interpretation that had landed Galileo in jail in 1633, a serious student of spirit 'superstition' with works such as those of Reginald Scot, Abraham Paling, and Anthony van Dale in his library. And he was a Cartesian: he owned Clauberg, Heereboord, Sylvain-Regis, etc. His opponents said that if one did not believe in evil spirits one could not believe in God. Bekker's book went through several Dutch printings, was right away translated into French and German, stirring reaction in those countries (the new book by Nooijen, Unserm Großen Bekker ein Denkmahl? looks at the German reaction). In England plans were afoot to translate the Betoverde Weereld by 1694, and Book I was translated and published. But that was all that got done. The highly controversial Book II and the final two books remained untranslated and unpublished. Why? Not for a lack of interest in evil spirits in England: witness the works of Glanvill, Henry More, George Sinclair, John Webster, and many others. Ghost stories were not lacking-just see the 'Devil of Tedworth' and 'Beckington Witch' stories. I argue the failure was a result of the vicissitudes of the London publishing industry, especially the relatively new periodical publishing, and of the eccentric, intellectual, but unfocussed general publisher John Dunton, who ruined himself and the Bekker project with his poor business sense (his wife ran the shop for him and when she died he was lost) which led him to travel to Dublin and Boston in search of publishable manuscripts (even on spirits!) instead of allowing him to concentrate his resources on Bekker. As a result, Bekker's work remained little known in the English-speaking world and its significance was almost totally overshadowed by the work of Locke. Would Daniel van Dalen, Jan ten Hoorn, or Willem Blaeu have made the same mistake? Also, Dunton put a goodly amount of his resources into the risky new periodical market and lost money that could have financed publication of the last three books of De Betoverde Weereld. Just because of the controversial nature of what he said, Bekker deserved better in England. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay considers how publishing (the concept and the associated industry) is understood within society and how to spread understanding of both the processes involved and the job opportunities available. It examines traditional publishing recruitment practices and the skills and competencies sought. It considers the role of publishing within the academy, its arrival and reception, and how this is changing as more sector-specific research is published. It looks at course content on an international basis, how this matches the skills likely to be needed by future publishers, and the role of the work placement. Finally, it examines the process of widening and diversifying recruitment, as well as the practical measures being taken to assist in this process. The author makes a series of recommendations on how to spread understanding of the publishing industry and present it as an attractive option to the future workforce; promote a move to meet the needs of a wider cross-section of society through encouraging more people to read and gain the quantified benefits thereof; prioritize excellence in information management and dissemination; and spread the habit of buying published resources beyond traditional markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of dealing with publishers in Egypt and internationally, and their treatment of material with potential Muslim feminist content.

The article discusses various published reports within the issue, including one by Lisa Kuitert that examines left-wing publishing during World War II, one by Sjoerd van Faassen and Salma Chen that examines the writing of author A. A. M. Stols and one by Gerrold van der Stroom and René Kruis that explores the meaning of K numbers.

During the Second World War the social-democratic publisher De Arbeiderspers [The Workers' Press] was transferred into National Socialist hands. The National Socialists wanted to transform the party press of the SDAP, the social democratic party of the Netherlands, into a National Socialist platform. The publisher, however, had a secure circle of socialist customers whom the new management did not want to deter. This article is a study, based on a reconstruction of the list of publications during the period '40 -'45, of how the National Socialist managers attempted to change the ideological foundation of De Arbeiderspers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores the history of publishing and printing in China during the early Qing era. Emphasis is given to the how the social role of the print medium was appropriates by the early Qing literati to position themselves within an economy of cultural influence and elite social prestige. The author focuses on publisher Zhang Chao and the communal production and circulation of manuscripts among elite social networks. The benefits of exclusivity to the reputation and market value of Zhang Chao's printed books are noted.

The study analyses main economic, social and political problems concerning the transformation process of the editing, printing and publishing sector in Romania, as an important part of CORE copyright-based industries during the transition to market mechanisms. A series of economic, financial, institutional, social and political aspects of this sector are presented from the viewpoint of its well-functioning in a democratic society, in accordance with EU standards and sustainable development needs. It points out the way of optimal combination between economic contribution of the sector and its sound educational role for the whole society, trying to answer the question if free market does generate genuine free publishing activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the publishing history of the book "Black Reconstruction in America," by W.E.B. Du Bois, illustrating how Du Bois' struggle to fin d a publisher mirrored the socio-political struggles of the early 20th century. It describes the historiographical debate among scholars regarding the Reconstruction era in the U.S., the policies and characteristics of publishing houses in the early 20th century, and the popular reception of Du Bois' book after it was published. Other subjects under discussion include the publishing company Harcourt, Brace, & Co., the African American perspective on the history of the U.S. Civil War, and the sales figures of Du Bois' book.

The article discusses the relationship between the publishing industries of American and British literature in the early 19th century, focusing on the works of British author Walter Scott and their publication in the American book market. It describes the transatlantic print culture and the interdependence of the American and British publishing market on each other, the print culture of the early 19th century, and the work of publisher Mathew Carey in promoting Scott's work in the U.S. Other subjects under discussion include the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Wells & Lilly & Samuel Parker publishing company, and the Harper & Bros. publishing company in New York City.

The article presents an examination of the book publishing industry in Nigeria and discusses one specific area of the market, known as Kano market literature, that has become popular with readers and has found economic success. Titles falling under this genre can be found in all the biggest cities in the northern states of Nigeria where they are sold on the street in high pedestrian traffic areas. The article compares Kano market literature with Onitsha market literature, another popular form of literature in Nigeria. The article also discusses popular literary themes in Kano market literature which include love, crime and family issues.

The article discusses the lack of Spanish language bilingual books for use in schools and what can be done to increase their publication. The authors state that Latino children and Hispanic culture are often not adequately represented in the textbooks and materials that Latino students use in schools. The authors also contends that Latino students need to be able to see their culture and values represented accurately in order to feel a sense of belonging. The authors analyze issues within the Spanish bilingual book publishing industry.

All scholarly journals face similar challenges – small audiences, tight budgets, and editorial policies and practices that sometimes harden into dogma. Modern Language Association (MLA) regional journals offer a focused example of how member-driven scholarly journals can meet these challenges and, in doing so, change our notions of what such journals can do and how they should look. As publications of smaller-scale professional organizations, MLA regional journals are in a good position to hear and act on their members’ needs; when the duty of serving those members is carried out in an entrepreneurial spirit, editors open up, and can take advantage of, new opportunities for publishing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author reflects on a seminar that he attended in 2006 entitled "Society Publishing: Envisioning Futures, Evolving Strategies." The seminar's topics included institutional repositories as alternatives to scholarly journals, the implications of usage-based versus subscription pricing for libraries, impact factors, as well as what society is publishing for. The author argues that there are four functions of society publishing, including registration, archive, dissemination, and validation. The mission statement of the "Sociology of Religion" is offered, as well as the author's opinions on why peer review is so important

The article discusses the study on the adequacy of Second Language Acquisition to the students. The author discusses the development in the treatment of second language reading and the evaluation of development recommendations. These recommendations involves the selection of reading texts and the steps to activate relevant student background knowledge through visuals and advance-organizers After the treatment of reading in two of the six textbooks, it was found out that the two of the recently issued textbooks were void of any formal activities. The author stresses that the reviews attest that the profession including textbook authors, publishers and consumers has been slow in accepting the findings and recommendations of Second Language Acquisition research.

Problematizes the relationship between cultural and economic value based on the publication of the novel `The Information,' by Martin Amis. Economic and cultural imperatives that shaped the marketing of the book; Discussion on what an author is worth in a capitalist society.

Focuses on the risks faced by and responsibilities of feminist academic journals. Role of the editors in defining feminist discourse; Role of feminist academic journals as interpretive authority of the feminist domain; Transformation of private speculation about women into publicly available, socially sanctioned knowledge.

The article discusses the challenges of academic publishing in Africa. The author outlines the process of academic publishing in Africa modeled on the Western process of peer-reviewed, regularly published, print journals. The author states that most of the journals have little funding or support to operate, with editorial and marketing efforts of varying quality. The author contends that a new model for scholarly publishing needs to be implemented to better match the realities of the publishing needs of Africa.

El artículo presenta las opiniones del autor sobre la importancia de la comunicación escrita y publicación de experiencias personales. Diversos temas que incluyen el uso de la comunicación oral para transmitir el conocimiento, el uso de los conocimientos médicos por escrito, la distribución del conocimiento a través de recursos escritos y se centran de periódico en la publicación de la información médica.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the authors discuss topics addressed in the issue related to publishing firm RE/Search, including its publishing of author J. G. Ballard's "The Atrocity Exhibition," its focus on strange cultural production, and its relations to counterculture.

A conference paper is presented that discusses the content and practical importance of academic publishing in Europe. Implications of a law regulating copyrights in Germany's information society are examined. Ways in which the publishing industry will be altered through user access to the Internet are also discussed. The paper introduces a talk by Ronald Schild concerning a publishing platform for German texts.

The article discusses the necessary qualifications for publishers. The author states that traditional publishing involved good publishers, editors, and marketing and sales that focused on the production of printed material. The author states that the traditional skills necessary for publishing have broadened and deepened with the advent of new technologies. The author contends that publishers need to grasp the various technologies that impact their business and be able to deliver their content via various digital mediums.