Academic Publishing Vocabulary

verb to make information available to the public, typically through a book, magazine, website, etc.

• The academic journal will publish the research findings next month.
• I heard that the magazine will publish your article in the next issue.
• I'm gonna publish my new poem on my blog tonight.
• She decided to publish her thoughts on social media for everyone to see.

noun the activity or business of producing and distributing books, newspapers, magazines, etc.

verb to prepare and issue (a book, journal, etc.) for public sale or distribution

• The publishing industry plays a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and information to the public.
• I'm thinking of getting into publishing as a career path.
• Publishing can be a tough gig, but it's rewarding when you see your work in print.
• In a way, publishing your thoughts is like releasing a part of yourself into the world.

adjective able to be discovered or found; able to be revealed or made known

• The information on the website is easily discoverable through the search function.
• You can find that article pretty easily, it's discoverable on the homepage.
• That new app is so discoverable, you won't have any trouble figuring it out.
• The hidden treasure was finally discoverable after years of searching.

noun a type of literature that is not formally published in sources such as books or journals, often consisting of reports, theses, conference proceedings, and other materials

• Grey literature refers to research that is not published through traditional commercial or academic channels.
• I found some interesting grey literature on the internet that wasn't in any academic journals.
• I'm always on the lookout for cool grey lit to read online.
• In the vast sea of information, grey literature is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

noun a person who abstracts information or data

• The abstractor is responsible for summarizing and analyzing complex legal documents.
• The abstractor at the title company helps gather information for property transactions.
• I heard that abstractor is the one who does all the paperwork stuff at the office.
• In a way, an abstractor is like a detective piecing together information from various sources.