American Heart Association appoints Dr. Bradley A. Maron as Editor-in-Chief of Circulation Journal - July 7, 2026
The American Heart Association announced that Dr. Bradley A. Maron, has been appointed editor‑in‑chief of Circulation, its flagship peer‑reviewed journal in cardiovascular medicine. Effective with the current issue, Maron will oversee the journal’s editorial direction and continue its focus on publishing rigorous science for clinicians, researchers, and… Read More
APS journals record strong performance in 2026 Citation Reports - July 7, 2026
The American Physical Society’s (APS) journals achieved record‑high performance across multiple metrics in Clarivate’s 2026 Journal Citation Reports (JCR), released on June 17. The annual report, which evaluates more than 22,600 indexed journals across 254 research fields, highlighted APS’s influence in both core physics… Read More
Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance extend open access publishing agreement - July 3, 2026
Wiley and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) have signed a new agreement to expand open access publishing opportunities across participating institutions in the United States. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2027, provides researchers at BTAA universities and affiliated campuses with full… Read More
ALPSP announces finalists for Impact and Innovation Awards 2026 - July 3, 2026
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ALPSP Impact Award and the ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing. The awards recognize initiatives that demonstrate significant contributions to scholarly publishing and communication. The Impact Award highlights projects and collaborations… Read More
DORA to develop Practical Guide on Responsible Research Assessment in Scholarly Communication - July 3, 2026
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) has announced plans to create a new resource titled A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment for Scholarly Communication. This initiative builds on DORA’s earlier guides for research-performing and funding organizations and represents the… Read More
Ohio University Libraries reports growth in open access publishing support - July 3, 2026
Ohio University Libraries has reported continued progress in supporting open access publishing, with publisher agreements enabling 57 faculty publications to be made freely available in the past year. These agreements have reduced financial barriers for researchers by covering article publishing charges (APCs), allowing scholarly work to reach… Read More
