Global Flourishing Study initiates open access of sample research data in collaboration with Center for Open Science - August 17, 2023
The Global Flourishing Study (GFS) has officially launched the open access availability of its inaugural sample dataset. This milestone marks the commencement of a journey towards unveiling the full dataset in the upcoming months, all facilitated by the esteemed Center for… Read More
ALPSP Unveils Special Interest Groups to Foster Collaboration in Scholarly Publishing - August 17, 2023
ALPSP, the distinguished international trade association, has launched a series of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that cater to its members and the broader scholarly publishing community. This innovative initiative is geared towards stimulating engagement and knowledge exchange within distinct scholarly communities that share common… Read More
Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ calls for greater transparency on payments from medical industry - August 17, 2023
The BMJ's Editor-in-Chief, Kamran Abbasi, is urging the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and its member institutions to set a benchmark for transparently disclosing payments received from the medical and patient group industry. This appeal comes in response to a recent investigation conducted by… Read More
TOME pilot project yields success in open-access monographs, points to future collaborations - August 17, 2023
The Association of American Universities, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Association of University Presses have unveiled the conclusive findings of a five-year pilot project aimed at fostering sustainable digital publication and widespread accessibility of scholarly books. Initiated in… Read More
Elsevier collaborates with Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enhance research accessibility and scholarly communication - August 16, 2023
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, has entered into a ground-breaking agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to foster academic excellence and facilitate access to high-quality research publications for students, faculty, and researchers throughout institutions of… Read More
Taylor & Francis introduces plain language summaries of publications to democratize access to latest medical research - August 16, 2023
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) – peer-reviewed, open access articles tailored for non-specialist readers, ensuring that a wider audience can benefit from recent research discoveries. Patients, policymakers, caregivers, and primary care physicians now have an avenue to stay updated… Read More
