STM releases draft taxonomy for scholarly images and opens public feedback period - January 27, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers’ (STM) Alt Text Task & Finish Group has released a draft image-type taxonomy for scholarly images and opened the document for public feedback. The draft taxonomy was developed through collaboration among STM members to support accessible publishing and… Read More
AAAS and Research Networks add three journals to Science Partner Journal program - January 27, 2026
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has formed a partnership with Research Networks to publish three journals as part of the Science Partner Journal program. The titles included in the partnership are Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, Computational… Read More
Canadian Science Publishing launches open access journal on Circularity in Built Environments - January 27, 2026
Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) has announced the launch of Circularity in Built Environments, a new open-access journal scheduled to open for submissions in March 2026. As built environments face growing demands for sustainability and resilience, the journal is positioned as a dedicated forum for… Read More
ResearchGate and Premier Science expand open access journals with Journal Home partnership - January 27, 2026
ResearchGate and Premier Science have announced a new Journal Home partnership aimed at increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of Premier Science’s open access journal portfolio. Premier Science, launched in 2024, is an independent publisher focused on accelerating scientific discovery, communication,… Read More
Mark Schweitzer appointed Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Investigative Medicine - January 27, 2026
Dr. Mark Schweitzer, special associate for Public Health Planning at Wayne State University, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Investigative Medicine. The peer-reviewed journal is the official publication of the American Federation for Medical Research and publishes original research articles and reviews covering basic, translational,… Read More
Elsevier debuts LeapSpace™, a research-grade AI platform - January 22, 2026
LeapSpace™, Elsevier’s research-grade, AI-assisted workspace, has gone live and is available to customers. The workspace is built on a comprehensive collection of scientific content and is designed for academic and corporate researchers operating within a secure environment. It combines multi-model responsible AI with transparency… Read More
