WMU Libraries releases 2024 survey on open access publishing - September 22, 2025
Western Michigan University Libraries has released results from its 2024 Open Access Publishing Survey, led by Professors Michele Behr and Ed Eckel, examining experiences with open access publishing among Western faculty, staff, and graduate students. The survey had 192 responses collected from October through… Read More
American Heart Association details open science policies and researcher support - September 22, 2025
The American Heart Association (AHA) has reaffirmed its public access and open data policies—both in place for more than a decade—and outlined resources and training to help funded researchers comply with open science requirements. The AHA requires journal articles arising from its funding to be made freely… Read More
DOAJ and CNPIEC form joint working group to pre-evaluate and support Chinese open access journals - September 22, 2025
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) to establish a joint DOAJ China Open Access Journal Pre-evaluation Working Group. The initiative will provide Chinese journals with… Read More
Kudos and Averitas Pharma collaborate to improve access to scientific content for US healthcare professionals - September 22, 2025
Kudos has partnered with Averitas Pharma to launch a Medical Affairs Showcase designed to expand access to scientific and medical educational content for US healthcare professionals. The Showcase features curated publication extenders, including article summaries, infographics, and videos. Initial resources focus on chronic neuropathic… Read More
El Paso Community College adopts OCLC’s WMS - September 22, 2025
El Paso Community College (EPCC) has implemented OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its new library services platform, aiming to improve efficiency, modernize resource management and expand digital access for its students and faculty. The migration provides EPCC’s 25,000 students with round-the-clock access to… Read More
MBoC establishes Early Career Board - September 22, 2025
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) has created an Early Career Editorial Board (ECB) to expand participation in its editorial process and strengthen peer review practices. The ECB brings together a group of early-career scientists who will contribute to manuscript evaluation, peer review, and community outreach. The… Read More
