37% of UK research outputs freely available immediately at the time of publication, says new report - December 6, 2017
The Universities UK Open Access Coordination Group has released a report, according to which, the proportion of UK research which is available via open access is increasing at a considerable rate, with 37% of research outputs freely available to the world immediately at publication. This report,… Read More
ICC-ES adds new evaluation services for alternative seismic force-resisting systems - December 4, 2017
The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is adding evaluations of alternative seismic force-resisting systems to its extensive list of product evaluations. The 2018 International Building Code (IBC), released in September 2017, references the latest version of the American Society of Civil Engineers standard, Minimum Design Loads… Read More
Global Sustainability Coalition for Open Science Services makes first funding appeal aimed at securing the future of open science - December 1, 2017
In an effort to strengthen and secure the network of non-commercial services that underpin the burgeoning field of Open Science, a newly-formed coalition of international organisations is spearheading an unconventional appeal. The Global Sustainability Coalition for Open Science Services (SCOSS), which formed just over a… Read More
Committee on Publication Ethics announces changes to its Code of Conduct and new policy on expulsions - November 30, 2017
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) recently announced changes to its Code of Conduct as well as a new policy on sanctions against member journal editors and publishers that do not follow their 'principles.' Until recently, members of COPE agreed to adhere to their Code of… Read More
London Info International 2017 scheduled for December 5-6, 2017 - November 28, 2017
London Info International 2017 is scheduled to take place in just one week. With delegates and visitors attending from all over the world here is a summary of just some of the things that can be found at the event, to be held from December 5-6,… Read More
6th National Open Access Conference and OpenAIRE Workshop focus on ‘Open Science for a Better Future’ - November 22, 2017
The 6th National Open Access Conference and OpenAIRE Workshop took place at Ege University Ataturk Cultural Center in Izmir, during October 24-25, 2017, hosted by Izmir Institute of Tehcnology. With the theme 'Open Science for a Better Future', the event aimed to raise awareness on open… Read More
