University of California’s Office of Scholarly Communication unveils new initiative aimed at advancing inclusivity and equity within scholarly publishing - October 25, 2023
The University of California's Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) has introduced its latest endeavor, the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication" resource. This pioneering platform is dedicated to supporting the UC community in comprehending and addressing the challenges associated with achieving and sustaining… Read More
Portuguese Optical Society collaborates with the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications to expand collective efforts - October 25, 2023
The Portuguese Optical Society (SPOF) has recently solidified its partnership with the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications (JEOS:RP), marking a significant stride in expanding the collaborative network within the national optical sciences community for the advancement of the journal. This alliance positions SPOF among… Read More
AGU and Geological Society collaborate to launch OA Geosciences book series - October 25, 2023
Scientific publisher AGU has joined forces with the esteemed Geological Society of London to introduce an open access book series titled GeoHorizons, dedicated to addressing pivotal themes within the geosciences field. The newly announced series invites submissions for book proposals, emphasizing solution-oriented scientific… Read More
Substantial increase in open-access publishing, funding remains a significant hurdle, says new Wiley report - October 24, 2023
In a recent survey conducted by Wiley, it was revealed that researchers are increasingly inclined towards open access publishing, with a remarkable 75% of respondents, who have published research articles in the last three years, opting for open access. This figure represents a significant surge from 44%… Read More
Midwest Surgical Hospital embraces Wolters Kluwer’s Simplifi+ suite to achieve USP compliance - October 24, 2023
Midwest Surgical Hospital, a leading 25-bed ambulatory surgical center in Omaha, Nebraska, gears up to confront the evolving USP compliance standards for sterile and nonsterile pharmaceutical compounding, adopting Wolters Kluwer Health’s comprehensive Simplifi+ Pharmacy Compliance suite. This transformative move aims to… Read More
Oxford University Press highlights the need for support in harnessing AI’s potential for education - October 24, 2023
Oxford University Press (OUP) has released a comprehensive report urging governments, school leaders, and education business leaders to play a pivotal role in supporting the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The report flags concerns raised by half of teachers—49%—who feel unprepared for the impact of… Read More
