How journals can survive and thrive in an age of innovation and disruption

Despite the acceleration of change in publishing at every level, journals still remain at the core of the dissemination of scientific research. They are intertwined with research assessment, rewards, and incentives and can influence policy and practice at international and especially at national levels. In this article, drawn from the talk that I gave at NISO 2024 Global Conference, I take the opportunity to reflect on what journals need to do to thrive in an open and rapidly changing world and to consider what their future role will be as disruption in publishing continues.