China unveils English-language journal for global scientific data exchange - June 30, 2026
China has launched Data Express, its first English-language academic journal dedicated to data papers, marking a step toward expanding international access to the country’s scientific data. The journal was formally announced at a conference in Beijing organized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which will oversee… Read More
American Library Association appoints Rachel Hendrick as Senior Director - June 30, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) has appointed Rachel Hendrick as Senior Director of ALA Publishing & Media. In this leadership role, she will oversee publishing strategy and guide the transition toward a more centralized model intended to strengthen ALA’s position as a source of professional content for… Read More
ResearchGate and ASHS partner to expand access to horticultural science journals - June 30, 2026
ResearchGate and the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) have announced a new Journal Home partnership that will cover ASHS’s full portfolio of peer-reviewed journals. The collaboration is intended to broaden the international reach of ASHS publications and strengthen connections with authors and readers… Read More
Clarivate publishes 2025 Sustainability Report - June 26, 2026
Clarivate Plc has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress toward its environmental and social responsibility goals. The report notes a 24% reduction in total reported greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year. The company works with more than 45,000 organizations worldwide, including… Read More
UNESCO launches Open Science Platform to enhance global knowledge sharing - June 26, 2026
UNESCO has introduced the Open Science Platform, a digital tool designed to promote open access to its scientific knowledge and research outputs while tracking global progress on open science. The launch took place during UN Open Source Week 2026, held from June 22 to 26 in New… Read More
JMIR Publications and Eindhoven University of Technology extend open access publishing agreement - June 26, 2026
JMIR Publications and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have extended their Institutional Publishing Agreement for an additional two years, continuing the partnership until June 30, 2028. • Publishing extension: The agreement covers all articles accepted through June 30, 2028. • Flat-fee model: TU/e corresponding authors will not… Read More
