eLife revolutionizes publication fee payments, easing authors’ administrative burdens - September 14, 2023
In a move designed to simplify the publication process and reduce administrative hassles for authors, eLife has introduced a streamlined system for handling publication fees. This new approach eliminates the need for authors to manage fee invoices, allowing them to concentrate on the submission of their work.… Read More
Center for Open Science joins NASA-backed initiative for the Year of Open Science - September 14, 2023
The Center for Open Science (COS), with generous backing from NASA, has embarked on a collaborative journey with 16 organizations committed to championing the Year of Open Science. These organizations, representing funders, members of the scholarly communications community, creators of standards… Read More
Crossref acquires Retraction Watch database, unveiling a new era of research integrity - September 13, 2023
In a significant development for the scientific community, Crossref, the global infrastructure supporting research communications, has acquired the Retraction Watch database, a renowned resource for tracking retractions in academic publishing. The announcement, made jointly by Crossref and the Center for Scientific Integrity, the organization… Read More
IOP Publishing and Japan Society of Applied Physics embrace full open access for Applied Physics Express - September 13, 2023
In a pioneering move, IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) jointly declare the transition of Applied Physics Express (APEX) into a fully open-access (OA) journal. Effective January 2024, all articles featured in APEX, the premier platform… Read More
Frontiers chooses CCC’s Ringgold Identify Database as Its Persistent Identifier solution - September 13, 2023
CCC, a prominent player in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and fostering innovation, has announced a significant collaboration with Frontiers, a leading Gold Open Access (OA) publisher of peer-reviewed scientific articles. Frontiers has selected the acclaimed Ringgold Identify Database as its Persistent… Read More
ARL and Coalition partners urge congress to preserve the potential of generative AI - September 13, 2023
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), in collaboration with libraries, civil society organizations, legal experts, and scholars, has issued a joint letter to Congress expressing concerns regarding calls for new copyright restrictions in response to the recent rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). … Read More
