The research process expects ethical behaviour and good practice. As plagiarism and self-plagiarism are on the increase, academic publishers are using software to detect these instances of scientific misconduct.
In a previous article entitled Publishing your first academic book, we advised early-career researchers to start publishing articles in reputable journals as a way to get experience and build up a career as academic authors. Open-access journals are particularly helpful because they are not behind a paywall and can reach a wider audience.
If you are an early career scholar who is thinking of writing academic books to advance your career, this article will help you navigate book publishing with more confidence and less stress.