In today’s heavily commercialized academic publishing industry, where profits often take
precedence over intellectual and academic rigour, there is an urgent need for a transformative
alternative. Many valuable works remain locked behind paywalls, restricting access to those
who cannot afford costly subscriptions. This lack of accessibility exacerbates global
inequities, marginalizing research from the Global South and reinforcing systems that
prioritize linear, profit-driven models over inclusive, lateral approaches to knowledge
dissemination.
Porthologos Press was established as a multidimensional solution to these challenges. Our
enterprise aims to:
- Eliminate Barriers to Access: By adopting open-access publishing models, we
ensure that groundbreaking ideas, world-class innovations, and transformative
knowledge are freely available to anyone with the desire to learn and apply them.
- Champion Marginalized Voices: We prioritize research and publications from
underrepresented regions and communities, particularly from the Global South, giving
them a credible platform to reach global audiences.
- Promote Innovative Paradigms: We move beyond traditional, linear publishing
models by embracing technologies and ancient methodologies that inspire creativity,
collaboration, and systemic change.
- Bridge Theory and Practice: Our works initiate new paths, challenge outdated
systems, and equip readers with actionable solutions to contemporary challenges.
Rationale for Porthologos Press
In today’s heavily commercialized academic publishing industry, where profits often take precedence over intellectual and academic rigour, there is an urgent need for a transformative alternative. Many valuable works remain locked behind paywalls, restricting access to those who cannot afford costly subscriptions. This lack of accessibility exacerbates global inequities, marginalizing research from the Global South and reinforcing systems that prioritize linear, profit-driven models over inclusive, lateral approaches to knowledge dissemination.
Porthologos Press was established as a multidimensional solution to these challenges. Our enterprise aims to:
- Eliminate Barriers to Access: By adopting open-access publishing models, we ensure that groundbreaking ideas, world-class innovations, and transformative knowledge are freely available to anyone with the desire to learn and apply them.
- Champion Marginalized Voices: We prioritize research and publications from underrepresented regions and communities, particularly from the Global South, giving them a credible platform to reach global audiences.
- Promote Innovative Paradigms: We move beyond traditional, linear publishing models by embracing technologies and ancient methodologies that inspire creativity, collaboration, and systemic change.
- Bridge Theory and Practice: Our works initiate new paths, challenge outdated systems, and equip readers with actionable solutions to contemporary challenges.