Julkaisu

Julkaisu is a Finnish noun meaning publication, release, or issue. It refers to material that has been made publicly available, such as an article, a book, a report, or a media product. The term is widely used in academic, library, media, and software contexts, and it can denote a single item or a recurring set produced by a publisher, for example an issue of a journal.

It comes from the verb julkaista, meaning to publish. Related terms include julkaisu (the publication itself), julkaisija (publisher), and julkaiseminen (the act of publishing). The word is often contrasted with concepts such as manuscript and the act of publishing in production workflows.

Contexts and examples

In academia, a tieteellinen julkaisu refers to a peer‑reviewed article or a monograph that has been published in a journal or by a publisher. In the publishing industry, kirjan julkaisu or more generally publication describes the release of a book. In public administration, virallinen julkaisu can denote government reports or official gazettes. In software and digital media, ohjelmiston julkaisu or sovelluksen julkaisu describes a product release to users, typically accompanied by versioning and documentation.

See also

Related terms include julkaiseminen (the act of publishing) and julkaisija (publisher).