BioOne announces early publisher commitments to Subscribe to Open pilot - May 24, 2024
BioOne, a leading non-profit aggregator in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences, has announced the initial group of publishing partners for its 2026 Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot. So far, 20 titles from 13 societies, museums, and independent presses have confirmed their participation. Up to 50 additional… Read More
Ithaka S+R launches comprehensive research study on e-book publishing - May 24, 2024
Ithaka S+R has announced a study to assess the evolving landscape of scholarly monograph publishing. Supported by the Mellon Foundation, this project aims to explore the complexities of the academic e-book sector across humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines in the US, UK, and Europe. As scholarly… Read More
JACC and The Lancet collaborate to advance cardiovascular health - May 24, 2024
In a groundbreaking partnership, JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and The Lancet have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing cardiovascular health on a global scale. By leveraging their combined resources, expertise, and networks, this alliance seeks… Read More
Jude Gates named chair of Publishers Association’s Sustainability Taskforce - May 24, 2024
Jude Gates, Operations Director at Faber, has been appointed as the new chair of the Publishers Association’s Sustainability Taskforce. Gates succeeds Siena Parker, former Social Impact Director at Penguin Random House, and Helen Griggs, Global Director Environment, Procurement & Supply at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Established… Read More
STM expresses concerns over EU report on access and reuse of scientific publications - May 22, 2024
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has acknowledged the release of the European Commission's report, "Improving access to and reuse of R&I results." While supporting the intent behind the PPMi-led initiative, STM has raised significant concerns regarding the report's conclusions, its characterization of… Read More
CAS launches BioFinder Discovery Platform to accelerate drug discovery - May 22, 2024
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society known for its expertise in scientific knowledge management, has unveiled the CAS BioFinder Discovery Platform™. This cutting-edge life sciences platform aims to transform drug discovery by providing scientists with unparalleled insights through advanced data connections and predictive models. The… Read More
