Frontiers announces membership of the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM) - June 7, 2023
Frontiers, a prominent gold open access publisher, has announced its membership in the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM). The move signifies a significant step in Frontiers' ongoing collaboration with STM, building upon their previous involvement in joint initiatives and working… Read More
AGU’s journal Water Resources Research goes fully open access - June 7, 2023
AGU, a leading organization in advancing Earth and space science, continues its commitment to equitable open science by announcing the conversion of Water Resources Research (WRR) to a fully open access journal. Starting from 1 January 2024, WRR will be accessible to a global… Read More
OpenAIRE Guidelines: advancing interoperability, FAIRness and EOSC - June 7, 2023
The landscape of Open Science is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements and updates in mandates and standards. In line with this evolution, OpenAIRE is committed to consistently improving and optimizing its guidelines, leading to increased interoperability and compatibility. As a gateway to the global Research and… Read More
UVM launches UVM Press to empower researchers and readers - June 7, 2023
The University of Vermont (UVM) has taken a bold step towards breaking down the barriers to scholarly publishing with the launch of the UVM Press, an open-access academic press that aims to empower researchers and readers by eliminating costs. Operating under a ‘diamond open… Read More
Transformative agreements accelerate open access transition, reports Springer Nature - June 5, 2023
New data from Springer Nature reveals the significant impact of Transformative Agreements (TAs) in driving the transition to open access (OA) across various disciplines. The findings demonstrate that OA research published in Springer Nature's hybrid journals by authors affiliated with institutions participating in a TA experienced three… Read More
Taylor & Francis celebrates milestone of 1,500 open access books with technology and sustainable development - June 5, 2023
Taylor & Francis, a prominent publisher in the academic industry, has reached a significant milestone by publishing its 1,500th open access (OA) book. Titled "Technology and Sustainable Development: The Promise and Pitfalls of Techno-Solutionism," the book highlights the crucial role of open access in… Read More
