MDPI Institutional Open Access Program agreement applies to 96 institutions across Sweden - February 5, 2026
MDPI has signed a comprehensive Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreement covering 96 institutions across Sweden. The announcement states that the agreement applies to researchers affiliated with participating Swedish universities, university colleges, and government research institutes. Researchers at participating institutions are able to publish in any MDPI… Read More
COAR Annual Meeting 2026 to address openness, AI, and global collaboration - February 5, 2026
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) has confirmed that its 2026 Annual Meeting will be hosted by the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal, from June 1 to 3, 2026. The event comes at a time when the global research ecosystem is navigating political uncertainty, rapid… Read More
Ohio University researchers publish open access in ACS Journals at no cost - February 5, 2026
Ohio University researchers will now be able to publish open access articles in American Chemical Society (ACS) hybrid journals without paying article processing charges (APCs), following a new read-and-publish agreement announced by OhioLINK. Under the agreement, Ohio University faculty members and graduate students can… Read More
JMIR journal invites submissions on Participatory Artificial Intelligence for Health - February 5, 2026
JMIR Publications has launched a new call for papers for the ‘Participatory Artificial Intelligence for Health’ section within the open access Journal of Participatory Medicine. The new section aims to explore how patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and the public can actively… Read More
IEEE releases 2026 technology predictions on artificial intelligence, power systems, and adaptive medicine - February 4, 2026
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a technical professional organization and public charity, together with the IEEE Computer Society, has announced its 2026 Technology Predictions. The report presents a forecast of technology trends expected in the coming year, with a focus on… Read More
Royal Society of Chemistry publishes first sustainability strategy to advance UN SDGs - February 4, 2026
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has published its first sustainability strategy, outlining its vision of a sustainable future and its role in contributing toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The organization states that the strategy was developed using insights drawn… Read More
