SPIE opens submissions for Advanced Quantum Photonics - August 18, 2026
SPIE has announced that submissions are now open for Advanced Quantum Photonics (AQP), its newest peer‑reviewed journal dedicated to applied quantum research. The journal is positioned as the first of its kind to focus on real‑world quantum technologies, aiming to support collaboration and advance… Read More
Portuguese edition of DORA’s Guide for research funders launched - August 18, 2026
DORA has released the Portuguese translation of the Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations (RFO Guide). The resource is designed to support research funders in aligning evaluation processes and funding policies with principles of quality, equity, integrity, openness, and… Read More
CRL announces strategic investments in open scholarly infrastructure - August 18, 2026
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has committed $170,000 in new investments to three community‑led open scholarly infrastructure initiatives: the Open Journal Collective (OJC), OAPEN, and the LYRASIS Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP). The funding reflects CRL’s focus on sustainable,… Read More
DCL and Bowker partner to enhance eBook accessibility - August 18, 2026
Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL) and Bowker Publishing Services have announced a partnership to support publishers in meeting global accessibility standards for ebooks. The collaboration combines DCL’s expertise in structured content transformation with Bowker’s identifier and ebook services. Bowker’s eBook Creator Suite,… Read More
Universitas Airlangga expands Scopus‑indexed journal portfolio - August 18, 2026
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Institute for Journal Development, Publication, and Intellectual Property Rights (LPJPHKI), has strengthened its presence in international academic publishing with 21 journals indexed in Scopus as of 2026. The achievement reflects ongoing efforts to build a high‑quality and ethical publication ecosystem. Prof. Ferry… Read More
Taylor & Francis launches Plain Language Reviews to improve access to medical research - August 14, 2026
Taylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Reviews (PLRs), a new format of open access articles designed to make medical research more accessible to readers without a specialist background. PLRs build on the publisher’s earlier introduction of Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) in… Read More
