First Horizon Europe RAISE research projects launched - July 15, 2026
On June 16, the first Horizon Europe‑funded projects under the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) were launched. These initiatives focus on developing foundation models for science in areas such as materials science, agriculture, environment, and climate. The launch was marked by a joint workshop in Brussels, organized in… Read More
Intellectual Freedom Committee issues Guidelines for evaluating digital content vendors - July 15, 2026
The Intellectual Freedom Committee has released “Content Controls and Access Guidelines for Vendors,” a new document designed to assist library staff in making informed decisions when selecting third‑party digital content providers. Adopted on May 5, 2026, the guidelines provide tools to help safeguard intellectual… Read More
ResearchGate and Via Medica expand Journal Home partnership - July 15, 2026
ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Via Medica, a publisher of medical information for doctors and patients, have announced an expansion of their Journal Home partnership. The agreement now covers 20 journals, representing nearly half of Via Medica’s publishing portfolio.… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – More Journal Output, Zero Weak Links - July 14, 2026
Journal publishing is no longer short of tools. It is short of defensible capacity. Submissions are rising, reviewer availability is thinning, and production teams are expected to turn accepted papers into clean, discoverable records with fewer errors and shorter delays. AI enters this pressure point with an awkward double role:… Read More
STM defends independent scholarly communication and merit review - July 14, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has submitted comments to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing proposed changes to federal grant regulations. STM argued that the revisions would undermine independent expert review, scholarly communication, and the dissemination of research findings.… Read More
University of Tsukuba and Taylor & Francis expand JIG across Japan - July 14, 2026
Taylor & Francis, in collaboration with the University of Tsukuba, has announced the expansion of the Japan Institutional Gateway (JIG), a pioneering open research publishing platform. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the initiative now extends beyond Tsukuba and its affiliated institutions to… Read More
