@article{fdi:010085042, title = {{T}ransformative choices towards a sustainable academic publishing system}, author = {{K}ayal, {M}ohsen and {B}allard, {J}. and {K}ayal, {E}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{C}ommunicating new scientific discoveries is key to human progress. {Y}et, this endeavor has been increasingly hindered by monetary restrictions that restrain scientists from publishing their findings and accessing other scientists' reports. {T}his process is further exacerbated by a large portion of publishing media owned by private companies that, in contrast with journals from scientific societies, do not reinject academic publishing benefits into the scientific community. {A}s the academic world is not exempt from economic crises and funding restrictions, new alternatives are necessary to support a fair and economically sustainable publishing system for scientists and society as a whole. {A}fter summarizing major shortcomings of academic publishing today, we present several solutions that span the levels of the individual scientist, the scientific community, and the publisher to initiate a transformative change towards more sustainable scientific publishing. {B}y providing a voice to the many scientists who are fundamental protagonists, yet often powerless witnesses, of the academic publishing system, as well as a roadmap for implementing solutions, we hope this initiative will go beyond sparking increased awareness and promote a shift towards more sustainable scientific publishing practices.}, keywords = {{FINANCEMENT} ; {PUBLICATION} {SCIENTIFIQUE} ; {RELATION} {SCIENCE} {SOCIETE} ; {CHANGEMENT} {DURABLE} ; {EQUITE} ; {MONDE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{I}deas in {E}cology and {E}volution}, volume = {14}, numero = {}, pages = {22--30}, ISSN = {1918-3178}, year = {2021}, DOI = {10.24908/iee.2021.14.3.f }, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010085042}, }