Beit El Hikma Explores New Frontiers in Scientific Publishing
On Tuesday, October 7th, the Tunisian Academy, Beit El Hikma, hosted a significant event focused on the future of scientific publishing in Tunisia. The meeting, organized by Justech, the Al-Fikr platform, and their partner Cairn.info, aimed to delve into the evolving landscape of digital publishing, particularly within the Tunisian context and its implications for the African academic community.
Unveiling the Digital Publishing Landscape
The day began with introductions from Justech and Al-Fikr, highlighting their digital library initiatives, collaborative projects with Beit El Hikma, and editorial partnerships. A core element of the gathering focused on the strategic alliance between Cairn.info and Al-Fikr, emphasizing the potential for leveraging digital platforms to disseminate scholarly work. Cairn.info representatives provided insights into their widely used platform, popular amongst university students, academics. Discussions centered around the challenges and opportunities presented by digital platforms within the academic and editorial ecosystems. They also explored the role of such platforms in promoting African scholarship and knowledge dissemination across the continent.
The event concluded with the presentation of the Cairn.info and Al-Fikr award, recognizing excellence in scientific publishing, which further fostered encouragement. The event served as a crucial step in examining how African institutions, like Beit El Hikma, are adapting to the digital age to boost scientific research and publishing.
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