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
ASM reaches 2026 Subscribe to Open target, ensuring open access for six journals - April 2, 2026
The American Society for Microbiology has met the sustainability target for the 2026 subscription year under its Subscribe to Open (S20) model, ensuring that six primary research journals will continue to be published open access in 2026. Following the successful launch of the S2O… Read More
JMIR Publications and Jisc renew open access agreement for 2026–2027 - April 2, 2026
JMIR Publications and Jisc have renewed their flat-fee unlimited open access publishing agreement for 2026–2027, extending a model that removes individual Article Processing Charges (APCs) for researchers at participating UK institutions. Since its launch in 2022, the agreement has eliminated individual APCs for researchers… Read More
APA Publishing names John Lauriello as Editor of Focus - April 2, 2026
APA Publishing has named John Lauriello as the Editor of Focus, the American Psychiatric Association’s quarterly clinical review journal. Lauriello serves as the Daniel Lieberman Professor and chair of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Thomas Jefferson University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale College, completed medical… Read More
Springer Nature 2025 Annual Report highlights open access growth and AI investment - April 1, 2026
Springer Nature has released data in its Annual Report indicating continued efforts to respond to community needs by enabling open and trusted research while delivering value and impact alongside increased research output following strong financial results. Submissions rose by more than 30% to 3.1… Read More
Frontiers joins OA Switchboard to simplify open access metadata exchange - April 1, 2026
Frontiers has announced its integration with OA Switchboard, a global initiative that facilitates the exchange of open access publication data among publishers, institutions, and funders. The integration enables automated metadata sharing and reduces administrative processes associated with open access workflows. By connecting institutional and… Read More
