Latest transformative agreement from Springer Nature accelerates OA momentum in East Asia - November 9, 2023
In a significant move towards expanding Open Access (OA) initiatives in East Asia, Springer Nature has inked its first transformative agreement (TA) in South Korea with the prestigious Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). This transformative agreement underscores Springer Nature's commitment to… Read More
Paradigm Publishing Services launches open access initiative for university press monographs - November 9, 2023
Paradigm Publishing Services, a new division of academic publisher De Gruyter, is taking steps to establish a sustainable model for open access book publishing. In response to calls from the scholarly community, Paradigm Publishing Services, including the University Press Library Group and Ubiquity, has introduced the University… Read More
IntechOpen offers optional pre-submission services for its authors via the AuthorMate platform - November 9, 2023
Academic publisher IntechOpen has introduced optional pre-submission editorial and production services for its authors through the AuthorMate platform. This initiative expands the support provided to authors, enhancing the quality and readiness of manuscripts before submission and publication. In collaboration with Straive, a leading… Read More
Biochemical Society advances open access with innovative Subscribe to Open model - November 9, 2023
The Biochemical Society, along with its trading arm Portland Press Ltd, has announced an innovative Subscribe to Open (S2O) model for five of its esteemed research and review journals. This move exemplifies the Society's ongoing dedication to providing accessible research while upholding the highest… Read More
IU International University of Applied Sciences implements FOLIO Library Services platform - November 9, 2023
In a pioneering move, Germany's IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has successfully implemented the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with support from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), becoming the first and largest institution in the country to adopt the LSP… Read More
Springer Nature and DEAL Consortium announce landmark transformative agreement - November 8, 2023
Springer Nature has announced the intention for a new 5 year Transformative Agreement (TA) with the German DEAL Consortium. This will build upon its successful landmark 2020 agreement, which has delivered a more than threefold increase in open access (OA) article output with around… Read More
