Mr. Pramod Kumar
Abstract
The Indian Economic Journal and the rise of bulk publishing highlight a major shift in the academic publishing market. This paper investigates how bulk publishing—characterized by a massive increase in the volume of accepted and published papers reflects the changing economics of global and regional journals. Traditionally focused on strict, selective peer review, many contemporary journals have transitioned toward high-volume output models driven by commercialization and institutional pressures. We analyze this trend by examining the operational shifts within the Indian Economic Journal, evaluating the tension between high-volume financial profitability and the maintenance of academic rigor. The study utilizes market data from digital publishing platforms, citation metrics, and institutional evaluation frameworks to show that bulk publishing is a direct response to a growing market demand for article placement. Ultimately, this paper demonstrates that while bulk publishing democratizes publishing access for a broader range of authors, it risks diluting the perceived value of academic literature, signaling a critical need for structural reform in how academic productivity is measured.
Keywords: Academic Publishing, Bulk Publishing, Indian Economic Journal, Commercialization, Research Productivity, Peer Review.
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