ETH Zurich and Springer Nature expand open access journal agreement - June 23, 2026
After intensive discussions with the publisher Springer Nature, the swissuniversities negotiation delegation announced the conclusion of a new consortium agreement. The agreement enables ETH Zurich members to publish in both hybrid and Gold Open Access journals from Springer Nature. Alongside continued access to the… Read More
COAR annual conference 2026 highlights global priorities for open science repositories - June 23, 2026
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) concluded its Annual Conference at the University of Minho, Braga, from June 1–3, 2026, bringing together 50 participants from across the globe. Against a backdrop of rising political tensions and rapid technological change, the meeting underscored the importance of openness… Read More
MDPI implements AI-based integrity screening across submissions - June 23, 2026
MDPI has introduced full deployment of its in-house AI-powered research integrity system, Ethicality, which now screens all manuscripts submitted to the publisher. The system processes approximately 2,000 submissions per day from authors worldwide. Ethicality functions as an integrated integrity layer within the editorial workflow, continuously monitoring manuscripts… Read More
SSP responds to OMB proposal on Federal Research Guidance - June 23, 2026
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued a proposal to revise the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly known as Uniform Guidance. The proposed changes introduce new requirements for federal programs, including grant distribution, that could limit the… Read More
JMIR Publications journals ranked in 2025 Citation Reports - June 23, 2026
Clarivate has released the Journal Citation Reports 2026, which include the 2025 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) results for 24 journals published by JMIR Publications. Of these, 12 journals ranked in the first quartile of their subject categories, 3 received a JIF for the first… Read More
American Physical Society updates AI policy for APS journals - June 19, 2026
The American Physical Society (APS) has announced an updated policy on the use of AI tools in the preparation and peer review of research articles submitted to its journals. The revised guidelines expand the scope of permissible AI use while reinforcing the Society’s commitment… Read More
