Open Access Week 2026 to focus on ‘The Cost of Knowledge’ - May 6, 2026
The theme for International Open Access Week 2026, scheduled for October 19–25, is “The Cost of Knowledge.” The focus highlights the financial, human, and environmental costs associated with creating, sharing, and sustaining knowledge, particularly when these processes are shaped by private rather than public interests. Organizers explained that the theme… Read More
Johns Hopkins University Press and BioOne announce Nonprofit merger - May 6, 2026
Johns Hopkins University Press (Hopkins Press) and BioOne have announced plans to merge, forming a nonprofit integration intended to strengthen community impact and expand opportunities for researchers. BioOne’s flagship aggregation of bioscience journals, BioOne Complete, along with its eBook collections, will continue as independent… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – Are Machine-Use Rights Becoming Scholarly Publishing’s Blind Spot? - May 5, 2026
Scholarly publishing has never treated use as a loose concept. The article of record carries obligations behind every platform display, license agreement, archive deposit, metadata feed, and usage report. It reflects editorial independence, author rights, society commitments, funder requirements, preservation duties, library expectations, and the commercial realities of journal publishing.… Read More
Synchrocare and Elsevier extend collaboration on clinical education for medical device distribution - May 5, 2026
Synchrocare has continued its partnership with Elsevier for more than three years to strengthen clinical expertise among its consultants. The company’s operating model emphasizes clinical knowledge, structured training, and professional engagement with healthcare providers. Through the collaboration, Synchrocare’s sales consultants have ongoing access to… Read More
EBSCO Information Services appoints Allen Powell as CEO - May 5, 2026
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has appointed Allen Powell as Chief Executive Officer. Powell brings extensive experience across the organization, along with a strong understanding of its customers, products, and long‑term strategy. Powell has held senior leadership roles at EBSCO for more than three decades.… Read More
APS Open Science publishes first papers - May 5, 2026
The American Physical Society (APS) has announced the publication of the first papers in its new open access journal, APS Open Science. Ten studies by authors from multiple countries mark the journal’s launch, covering topics such as the geometry of 3D soliton knots, hybrid… Read More
