2026 EPIC Awards finalists announced across publishing, information technology, and communications categories - April 7, 2026
Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, & Communications (EPIC) Awards. The awards, now in their second year, recognize contributions to scholarly publishing through creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Finalists were selected across five main categories, each with multiple subcategories. Winners will be… Read More
ACM launches AI Letters to accelerate AI research - April 7, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), has published the inaugural issue of ACM AI Letters (AILET), a new journal designed to support the rapid publication of AI research results. The publication aims to serve as a premier venue for timely, impactful contributions, addressing a… Read More
JMIR Publications appoints Amy Shirong Lu as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Serious Games - April 7, 2026
JMIR Publications has announced the appointment of Dr Amy Shirong Lu as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Serious Games, strengthening leadership for the journal within the digital health and scholarly publishing landscape. Dr. Amy Shirong Lu serves as an associate professor at Northeastern University, holding joint appointments in communication… Read More
Royal Society of Chemistry and TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM establish 2026–2028 Open Access Agreement for Türkiye - April 2, 2026
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced a three-year open access agreement with TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, the Turkish Academic Network and Information Center, covering the period from 2026 through 2028. Under the agreement, researchers at more than 200 participating institutions across Türkiye will receive… Read More
Emerald Publishing releases 2025 Responsible Publishing Report on academic freedom, inclusion, and sustainability - April 2, 2026
Emerald Publishing has released its Responsible Publishing Report 2025, summarizing actions and outcomes during 2025 related to academic freedom, inclusion, sustainability, and access to knowledge. The report is presented within the organization’s Planet, People, and Prosperity (3Ps) framework. Under Planet, Emerald reports that its… Read More
AIP Publishing advances accessibility with 2026 Alt Text Requirement for scholarly articles - April 2, 2026
AIP Publishing has announced changes to its publishing processes to improve accessibility, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). Beginning in April 2026, authors will be required to include alternative text (alt text) for visual elements in… Read More
