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KNOWLEDGESPEAK – ABOUT US

Launched in 2005, Knowledgespeak has become the benchmark for STM Publishing news and is widely subscribed by people who matter in the Scholarly publishing industry across over 100 nations. Knowledgespeak contains all possible information that makes sense and creates value for Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) publishers. The content relates to companies and institutions that publish scholarly content. Apart from publishers, we also feature STM information service providers, medical associations, technology support providers for online content and companies serving publisher companies.

Latest News

Elsevier and ESCMID partner to launch new OA journal – CMI Communications

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, has announced the launch of a new open-access journal CMI Communications in partnership with ESCMID, Europe’s leading society in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. Complementing and integrating with ESCMID’s prestigious…

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Wiley & BITS Pilani sign four year open access agreement

Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, has signed a four-year open access agreement with Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). Effective from 2024 through 2027, this collaboration aims to enhance access to…

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Royal Society of Chemistry and University of Cyprus sign one-year ‘RSC Platinum’ agreement

The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced an innovative new agreement with the University of Cyprus, marking the first Open Access deal in the country. The RSC Platinum deal will cover an initial one-year period and expand Open Access provision for authors affiliated…

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National Open Research Forum (NORF), IReL and OpenAIRE launch the National Open Access Monitor

The National Open Research Forum (NORF), the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL), and OpenAIRE have announced the launch of the National Open Access Monitor, a cornerstone in Ireland's shift towards a fully open access research ecosystem. This launch marks…

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IEEE Sensors Journal appoints Zeynep Çelik as Editor-in-Chief

IEEE Sensors Journal has appointed Zeynep Çelik, a Distinguished University Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, as editor-in-chief. The publication—the largest topical journal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers—focuses on physical…

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WebMD Health Corp. acquires Healthwise

WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for consumers, physicians and other healthcare professionals, has joined forces with Healthwise, Incorporated, the patient and member health education and engagement company, through the acquisition of Healthwise’s current operating assets.…

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RESOURCES

Everything you need to know in the scholarly publishing space, all in one place. Browse our collection of resources featuring articles, whitepapers and presentations relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Our collection of resources covers topics such as Open Access publishing, Research Publishing, peer review and author support for Scholarly communication, and AI-ML/NLP in Scholarly communication.

Articles

MENA barriers to open access publishing
Academic publishing is undergoing dramatic changes, with growing support for open access and increased desire for online learning and e-resources pushing a complete rebuilding of publisher revenue models. Covid-19, by emphasizing the critical relevance of online access to research, has likely accelerated the movement toward a greater digital focus in…

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White Papers

Harnessing Science for a Sustainable Future: Narrowing the Policy, Research, and Community Divide
This white paper presents key takeaways and recommendations from a virtual conference held last year that brought together policymakers, government representatives, UN officials, and leading researchers from over 100 countries around the world to discuss the role of science in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), how to better integrate…

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Presentations

Elsevier in China – a brief
Paul M. Evans, Vice President of Elsevier, China, has given a brief on the STM publishing industry, his company's proposed activities in China and ethical publishing standards.

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EVENTS

Browse our events calendar to plan your attendance at the most relevant events in the scholarly publishing industry. This section contains a collection of seminars, conferences, discussions, webinars, and annual meetings to enable you to be seen at the most relevant events.

ALPSP Conference and Awards 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

The ALPSP Conference provides a friendly forum in which to share information and knowledge, learn about new initiatives, and engage in open discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing publishing today. With expert speakers and a wide-ranging programme, the annual event is for everyone in the scholarly publishing community. The…

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10th ACSE Annual Meeting - 18 Aug 2024

The 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE), a milestone event celebrating a decade of dedication to the Asian scholarly publishing community. Over the years, the ACSE has played a pivotal role in advancing the scholarly publishing landscape, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of academic…

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Knowledgespeak is a leading online STM publishing news aggregation service reporting on all developments within the Scholarly publishing industry, including open access, author support, peer review, etc. . OntoSpeak is a part of Knowledgespeak that caters to the taxonomy, thesauri & ontology and semantic publishing segment.