SPARC Europe launches new initiative to unite open science and open education for a more inclusive Europe - June 28, 2024
SPARC Europe, with its two-decade legacy in advocating for Open Access, is initiating an ambitious year-long project to merge the realms of Open Science and Open Education. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance research, education, and societal welfare by fostering equitable and fair access to knowledge across… Read More
Transformative Journals 2023 Report: Progress and challenges in the transition to open access - June 28, 2024
cOAlition S has released its latest report on the Transformative Journal (TJ) model, a key strategy developed to transition subscription-based publishers to full and immediate Open Access (OA). The 2023 data, sourced from participating publishers, sheds light on the progress and obstacles encountered in this endeavor. The… Read More
USU Libraries open new round of funding for open access publishing - June 28, 2024
Utah State University (USU) Libraries has announced the start of a new funding round for its Open Access (OA) Funding Initiative on July 1, 2024. The initiative will provide financial support to students and faculty to cover article processing charges (APCs) for publishing in academic journals. Open… Read More
OCLC releases position paper on the future of linked data in library cataloging - June 28, 2024
OCLC, the global leader in library cataloging and metadata services, has published a new position paper titled "Linked data: The future of library cataloging." The paper underscores the significant value linked data can bring to library catalogs and outlines a strategy for supporting libraries… Read More
JMIR Publications appoints Dr. Syed AA Rizvi as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Biomedical Engineering - June 28, 2024
JMIR Publications has announced the appointment of Dr. Syed AA Rizvi as the new Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Biomedical Engineering, effective immediately. Dr. Rizvi, a distinguished professor of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. With a strong passion for advancing medical… Read More
Optica Open partners with CHORUS to enhance preprint discoverability and reporting - June 28, 2024
CHORUS has announced that Optica Open, a leading open-access platform for optical research, has signed on for the CHORUS Preprint Dashboard and Reporting Service. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of preprints, connecting them to funders, datasets, and essential metadata. The… Read More
