Category: PURE BLOG
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When you lose your ‘mojo’
The term mojo is often used informally to describe a sense of enthusiasm, energy, confidence, and self-efficacy that fuels engagement in activities. In psychological terms, it aligns with concepts like intrinsic motivation, flow (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990), and self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985). These theories explain the drive and satisfaction that come from feeling competent, autonomous,…
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How has the publishing of academic-oriented books changed in, say, the last 30 years?
The landscape of academic-oriented book publishing has transformed significantly over the last 30 years, largely due to shifts in technology, the publishing industry, and academia itself. These changes affect everything from how academics produce books to how students, researchers, and the public access them. These changes suggest a more accessible, digital, and commercially driven academic…
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