Sharing the cost of catastrophic data loss - February 11, 2022
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) and Jisc are asking organizations and individuals to anonymously share key information about the costs relating to data loss, in a new call for case studies which runs until April 27. The information gathered during that time will… Read More
IET Inspec demonstrates continued quality through ISO 9001 recertification - February 11, 2022
Following a recertification assessment by BSI, IET Inspec has been recommended for recertification to the ISO9001:2015 quality standard for its production system. IET Inspec prides itself on the quality and the integrity of its data, working to the highest level of service and satisfaction to maintain… Read More
Dr. Ronald M. Przygodzki named new Editor-in-Chief for The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics - February 11, 2022
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostics professional society, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald M. Przygodzki as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics (JMD). Dr. Barbara Zehnbauer who has served with distinction as Editor-in-Chief since January 2015, will… Read More
Springer Nature announces first Transformative Agreements in Latin America and Canada - February 9, 2022
Springer Nature has agreed to two Transformative Agreements (TAs) which further pave the way for achievable and sustainable pathways to open research in the Americas. These include the first TAs for the publisher in Canada and Colombia and follows Springer Nature’s landmark agreement with the University of… Read More
CHORUS and ChemRxiv sign MOU to pilot preprint dashboard service - February 9, 2022
CHORUS and ChemRxiv have signed a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pilot a preprint dashboard service. By using persistent identifiers, CHORUS will create a dashboard for ChemRxiv that connects preprints to funders and datasets as well as information related to public accessibility… Read More
Wiley and four Japanese institutions sign MoU for a transformational OA agreement - February 9, 2022
Global research and education leader Wiley has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on open access publishing with the library directors of Tohoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, and Tokyo University of Science. This MoU is… Read More
