IGI Global Scientific Publishing expands ResearchGate partnership to full journal portfolio - April 2, 2025
IGI Global Scientific Publishing has expanded its partnership with ResearchGate, incorporating its entire journal portfolio into the Journal Home platform. With the addition of over 140 journals, the initiative now includes nearly 200 publications, enhancing visibility, accessibility, and engagement across a broad spectrum of… Read More
Springer Nature reports growth in open access and AI-powered publishing enhancements - April 1, 2025
Springer Nature has released its first annual report as a public company, outlining progress in open access publishing, AI-driven support for authors, and investments in research integrity. The report follows the company's strong financial performance announced on March 18, reinforcing its commitment to improving… Read More
STM joins EU rightsholders in rejecting third draft of GPAI Code of Practice - April 1, 2025
STM has joined a coalition of European authors, performers, publishers, and other rightsholders in opposing the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice, citing significant concerns over its alignment with existing copyright law. The coalition argues that the current draft fails to uphold… Read More
Wiley releases 2025 edition of Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs for Forensic Laboratories - April 1, 2025
Wiley has announced the release of the Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs 2025, an essential resource for forensic laboratories worldwide. The annually updated database provides rapid identification of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including fentanyl analogs, xylazine, synthetic cannabinoids, and other emerging opioids. This year’s edition expands the… Read More
F1000 expands Open Research Africa platform to all African-based authors - April 1, 2025
F1000 and the Science for Africa Foundation have announced a major expansion of Open Research Africa (ORA), removing funding restrictions for authors. Effective immediately, researchers based in Africa can submit articles to ORA regardless of their funding source, significantly broadening access… Read More
European Institutions advance Rights Retention policies for open access - April 1, 2025
A new report from Project Retain highlights the evolving landscape of institutional rights retention policies across Europe, examining strategic approaches and challenges in ten countries. The findings build on insights from Opening Knowledge: Retaining Rights and Licensing in Europe 2023 and emphasize the growing momentum toward open… Read More
