Corrigendum - October 16, 2014
This is with reference to the news alert titled "Leading scientific journals from Europe and the US accused of 'political' rejections" covered in the News Section of Knowledgespeak (dated 14, October 2014). Readers may please note that the news article has been revised due to ambiguity reasons. The revised version… Read More
John Wiley & Sons’ new online tool simplifies management of open access funds for institutions and funders - October 15, 2014
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has announced the launch of the Wiley Open Access Account Dashboard, an online tool that simplifies management of open access funds for institutions and funders. The Account Dashboard is now available for all Wiley Open Access Account holders. The Wiley… Read More
Jenny Kühne takes over rights and licensing at the Frankfurt Book Fair - October 15, 2014
Frankfurt Book Fair has announced that as of September 1, 2014, Jenny Kühne has been responsible for marketing the Frankfurt Book Fair's RightsLink licensing service for online permissions. In addition, she will be responsible for the networking and further development of the previously existing rights activities… Read More
SAGE extends partnership with Load2Learn scheme delivered by RNIB and Dyslexia Action - October 15, 2014
Academic publisher SAGE has announced an extended partnership with the Load2Learn initiative delivered by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Dyslexia Action to provide books in an accessible format for the visually impaired and print disabled. This partnership will enable all registered users… Read More
Maney Publishing announces new editorial team for Materials Science and Technology - October 15, 2014
Academic publisher Maney Publishing has announced the appointment of Professor Harry Bhadeshia, Dr John Francis and Dr Andy Howe as co-Editors of Materials Science and Technology (MST), the flagship journal of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Harry Bhadeshia is internationally recognised for… Read More
SCOAP3 webinar to discuss status of the initiative and future plans - October 15, 2014
The Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3) recently marked the publication of its 3333rd article. The Consortium will host an online conversation on November 18th to discuss its first months of operation. Starting January 2014, SCOAP3 has supported publication of Open… Read More
