NISO publishes findings from AI in discovery systems survey - August 6, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has released the results of a 2024 survey on artificial intelligence in web-scale library discovery services. The report, titled 'Generative Artificial Intelligence and the NISO Open Discovery Initiative,' was developed by the NISO Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) Standing… Read More
STM and ISTIC launch joint fund to support open research and scholarly integrity - August 6, 2025
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) and the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC) have jointly announced the launch of the ISTIC–STM Open Research Fund 2025. This initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read More
Leading medical journal editors reaffirm commitment to independent scientific review - August 6, 2025
The editors-in-chief of JAMA and The New England Journal of Medicine have defended the role of editorial independence in advancing scientific rigor, responding to recent threats to bar government scientists from publishing in established peer-reviewed journals. In a joint opinion piece published in The… Read More
Delta Think survey highlights global impact of US research funding cuts - August 6, 2025
Delta Think partnered with 27 professional societies and associations to launch a Global Author/Researcher Survey. The survey has revealed growing concern among researchers over the long-term consequences of US government research funding cuts, with responses from over 13,000 researchers across 135 countries highlighting potential shifts in publishing,… Read More
Fresenius University modernizes library services with Alma and Primo - August 6, 2025
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences has completed a significant upgrade of its library systems by implementing Alma and Primo, cloud-based platforms from Ex Libris. The migration supports the university’s efforts to modernize library infrastructure and enhance digital services for students and faculty. Before the transition, the university… Read More
MDPI celebrates a century of Quantum Science with open access initiative - August 6, 2025
MDPI has launched a dedicated platform to commemorate 100 years of quantum mechanics, aligning its activities with the UNESCO-designated 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The initiative includes curated content and upcoming events to showcase a century of transformative advancements in quantum science and technology.… Read More
