EBSCO and GetFTR partner to improve access to full text research - May 13, 2026
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) and Get Full Text Research (GetFTR) have announced a partnership designed to connect open web discovery with access to full text on EBSCOhost. The integration aims to simplify the path from discovery to library‑enabled access for researchers worldwide. Through this… Read More
Jisc issues guidance on digital equity in UK transnational education - May 13, 2026
Jisc has released new guidance aimed at promoting digital equity in UK transnational education (TNE). The resource provides a checklist of digital considerations to help senior university leaders plan, manage risk, and deliver equitable practice in TNE programs. The guidance follows the UK government’s recent refresh of… Read More
PKP launches Publication Facts Label to support research integrity - May 13, 2026
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) has introduced the Publication Facts Label (PFL), a new tool designed to enhance transparency and credibility in scholarly publishing. Endorsed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the initiative was presented by open research consultant Alice Meadows. The… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – Who Profits When the Article Becomes Intelligence? - May 12, 2026
Scholarly publishers have built mature commercial models around access: packages, renewals, entitlements, usage reporting, society support, version-of-record stewardship, and journal integrity. The harder, newer question is how to price and govern the intelligence derived from licensed content. That question now sits close to the commercial center of journal publishing. The… Read More
Taylor & Francis reports progress on sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing - May 12, 2026
Taylor & Francis has released its first sustainable impact report, Publishing with Purpose, outlining progress in sustainability, equity, and accessibility across its publishing operations. The report highlights reductions in environmental impact, initiatives to expand access to knowledge, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable… Read More
Frontiers study highlights detection gaps in papermill screening and need for multilayered defenses - May 12, 2026
A new study from Frontiers highlights the challenges of detecting papermill activity in scholarly publishing and emphasizes the need for a multilayered defense to safeguard research integrity. The study examined how artificial intelligence (AI) tools and human expertise can work together to identify fraudulent submissions. Frontiers analyzed… Read More
