Cochrane launches new COVID-19 Study Register, a one-stop shop for primary research studies on COVID-19 - April 7, 2020
Cochrane has announced the launch of its COVID-19 Study Register – a one-stop shop for primary research studies on COVID-19. The register supports rapid evidence synthesis by all systematic review producers, including Cochrane's work on COVID-19 Rapid Reviews. The register helps systematic… Read More
University of Pennsylvania Press offers free digital access during the COVID-19 pandemic - April 7, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, academic research is more important than ever, and the large-scale shift to distance learning at colleges and universities around the world means students need new forms of access to content. In response to these new and extensive demands, the University of… Read More
Better understanding of APC funding sources may accelerate the transition to OA - April 6, 2020
A new report published by Springer Nature indicates that a better understanding of the sources of funding for article processing charges (APCs) could accelerate the transition to open access (OA) publishing. ‘APCs in the wild’ refer to those APCs that are funded from sources that cannot… Read More
AIP Publishing temporarily halts distribution of printed journals - April 6, 2020
AIP Publishing has announced that it is pausing the distribution of printed journals from April 3, 2020, until further notice due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision has been made in response to increasing restrictions in global distribution networks, and to customer requests… Read More
OCLC’s COVID-19 page presents resources to help libraries serve their communities during the pandemic - April 6, 2020
Global library cooperative OCLC has announced that its COVID-19 page brings together timely information, valuable resources, and opportunities for online discussion and instruction to help library professionals continue to serve their communities during the pandemic. The COVID-19 resource page offers options… Read More
Journal of Neuroeducation – A new space for neuroscience and education - April 6, 2020
Building bridges between the science and education communities to contribute and improve the current didactic experiences is the goal of the Journal of Neuroeducation (JONED), a new online free-access journal open to the scientific community at a national and international level. JONED is promoted by the Chair of Neuroeducation of… Read More
