Publikatora

Publikatora is a term used in several languages to denote a publisher or to indicate possession by a publisher. In Latvian, publikatora is the genitive singular form of publikators (the publisher) and is used when referring to something belonging to or issued by a publisher, for example in phrases like "publikatora nosaukums" (the publisher's name). In other linguistic contexts, the form may appear in proper names or titles.

In publishing practice, a publisher is an organization or individual that oversees the production and dissemination of content. Key responsibilities include acquiring manuscripts, editing, design and layout, production, distribution, marketing, and rights management. Publishers may operate across traditional print, academic, and digital sectors, and they interact with authors, editors, printers, booksellers, and distributors.

In the digital era, publishing has expanded to self-publishing, e-books, online journals, and platforms hosting user-generated content. Metadata standards, licensing terms, and copyright protection shape how works are distributed and monetized. Legal rights such as ISBN assignment and contracts govern relationships between authors and publishers.

See also: Publishing, Publisher, Copyright, Open access, Self-publishing.