Yvonne Githiora

A comprehensive guide to publishing agreements: Why we need them, why many African universities don’t have them, and why this matters. A publishing agreement is a contract between academic institutions and publishers that outlines the terms for accessing, distributing, and sometimes financing the publication of research outputs. These agreements allow academic institutions to make research

A complete guide on six important reasons why you need to write a manuscript cover letter. When submitting a manuscript to a journal, many authors focus primarily on the quality of their research, the format of their paper, and the relevance to the journal’s scope. However, one essential element that often gets overlooked is the

A detailed guide on how to navigate Article Processing Charges (APCs) and finding ways to publish for free or at a reduced cost in 2025. For researchers, students, and academics, the journey of publishing scholarly articles is often more than just writing and submitting a paper. One of the most significant hurdles in the modern

Open access publishing has become a critical conversation in the academic world, especially for researchers in Africa. With the increasing demand for equitable access to knowledge, the traditional model of subscription-based publishing is being challenged by the rise of open access (OA) journals, which allow readers to access research articles free of charge. For African