cOAlition S supports improvements to copyright framework for research - March 9, 2023
cOAlition S has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the copyright framework for research. The international consortium, which aims to make scholarly publishing more open and accessible, has been at the forefront of the open access movement since its inception. One of the key tenets of its Plan… Read More
New study shows ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize medical education - March 9, 2023
A recent study published on February 8, 2023, in JMIR Medical Education, a leading open-access journal on digital medical education, has evaluated the potential of ChatGPT, a natural language processing model, as a tool for medical education. The study, conducted by researchers from Yale… Read More
Improving access to digital materials in Armenia: National Library launches new repository - March 9, 2023
The National Library of Armenia (NLA) has established a new open access repository using DSpace software, thanks to the support of the Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL). The new repository will improve access to the NLA's digital materials, which include open access Armenian theses… Read More
BMJ signs its Read and Publish agreement with Michigan State University Libraries, the first in the US - March 8, 2023
Global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ, has entered into its first Read and Publish agreement in the United States with Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries. The agreement allows MSU's affiliated corresponding authors to publish their primary research open access (OA) at no cost to them.… Read More
Medscape acquires health information platform Grupo SANED, expands global reach - March 8, 2023
WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for physicians, other healthcare professionals, and consumers, has acquired Grupo SANED, Spain's leader in health and medical information services. Grupo SANED is a preeminent provider of medical education, scientific… Read More
The COAR Notify Developers’ Handbook now available online - March 8, 2023
The COAR Notify Team is compiling a COAR Notify Developers’ Handbook, and an early iteration is now available online. The Handbook is intended to support the growing community of developers considering or actively implementing the COAR Notify protocol. It offers guidance on implementing the COAR Notify… Read More
