DCL and Bowker partner to enhance eBook accessibility - August 18, 2026
Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL) and Bowker Publishing Services have announced a partnership to support publishers in meeting global accessibility standards for ebooks. The collaboration combines DCL’s expertise in structured content transformation with Bowker’s identifier and ebook services. Bowker’s eBook Creator Suite,… Read More
Universitas Airlangga expands Scopus‑indexed journal portfolio - August 18, 2026
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Institute for Journal Development, Publication, and Intellectual Property Rights (LPJPHKI), has strengthened its presence in international academic publishing with 21 journals indexed in Scopus as of 2026. The achievement reflects ongoing efforts to build a high‑quality and ethical publication ecosystem. Prof. Ferry… Read More
Taylor & Francis launches Plain Language Reviews to improve access to medical research - August 14, 2026
Taylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Reviews (PLRs), a new format of open access articles designed to make medical research more accessible to readers without a specialist background. PLRs build on the publisher’s earlier introduction of Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) in… Read More
McGraw Hill integrates ROAR Dyslexia screener into K–12 literacy portfolio - August 14, 2026
McGraw Hill has announced the integration of ROAR® (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading) into its K–12 literacy portfolio. Developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education’s Reading and Dyslexia Research Program, ROAR is the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading skills across the full K–12… Read More
Penn Libraries establish open access agreements with Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature - August 14, 2026
The Penn Libraries has announced new open access agreements with Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature, effective July 1, 2026. The agreements, which run through 2029, expand the venues where Penn‑affiliated authors can publish open access without cost. Library leadership stated that… Read More
Cengage expands Higher Education platforms with integrated AI capabilities - August 14, 2026
Cengage has announced new AI‑enabled features across its Higher Education learning platforms, designed to strengthen student outcomes and provide instructors with deeper insights. The enhancements integrate coaching, authentic practice, and assessment into a connected learning experience built on established pedagogy and trusted content. The updates include Student… Read More
