Molecular Systems Design & Engineering (MSDE) has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of open access publishing by being recognized as a 'Transformative Journal' by cOAlition S, an influential international consortium of research funding and performing organizations.
Owned jointly by the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Royal Society of Chemistry, MSDE joins the esteemed ranks of wholly owned titles that obtained Transformative Journals status in the previous year. This recognition marks the initial step towards fulfilling the ambitious commitment of converting the entire hybrid portfolio to 100% Open Access within the next five years, as announced by the consortium in a recent commitment.
The recognition of MSDE as a Transformative Journal signifies a pivotal move towards fostering an open, accessible, and inclusive research landscape. With this transformation, researchers and authors will benefit from greater opportunities to disseminate their groundbreaking findings, fueling scientific progress and collaboration.
As the consortium's commitment to Open Access gains momentum, the scholarly community anticipates more transformative journals to emerge, further revolutionizing the landscape of academic publishing.
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