MDPI signs Institutional Open Access Agreement with Ubon Ratchathani University - September 16, 2026
Ubon Ratchathani University in Thailand has joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), becoming one of MDPI’s institutional partners in the country through its Bangkok office. Under the agreement, authors affiliated with Ubon Ratchathani University will receive discounts on article processing charges (APCs) across… Read More
CABI releases AI‑ready agricultural datasets on Hugging Face - September 16, 2026
CABI has published its first artificial intelligence‑ready datasets on Hugging Face, a global platform for sharing machine learning models, datasets, and AI resources. The datasets were developed under the Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) project, which aims to make agricultural knowledge… Read More
The Company of Biologists appoints Dan Shanahan as Chief Executive Officer - September 16, 2026
The Company of Biologists has announced the appointment of Dan Shanahan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 14, 2026. Shanahan brings extensive experience in scholarly publishing and open science initiatives, having held leadership roles at Springer Nature, F1000, Cochrane, and most recently as Publishing Director… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – How Much More Can Publishers Handle with AI? - September 15, 2026
As publishers integrate artificial intelligence, a central question emerges: How much additional scholarly output can journals absorb? The answer hinges on what happens after AI completes its task. Faster preliminary assessment may empower an editor to act with confidence; conversely, it might surface complex issues requiring hours of specialist intervention.… Read More
Peer Review Week highlights the enduring role of reviewers in the AI era - September 15, 2026
During Peer Review Week, the annual global event that underscores the importance of peer review, IOP Publishing (IOPP) emphasized the continuing contribution of reviewers in maintaining trust in science in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI reshapes the research and publishing landscape,… Read More
JMIR and ZB MED extend open access agreement through 2028 - September 15, 2026
JMIR Publications and ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences have extended their Flat‑Fee Unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement for two years, continuing the partnership until December 31, 2028. The agreement, originally set to conclude at the end of 2026, allows participating German… Read More
