Center for Open Science urges caution on Executive Order implementation amid concerns for open science practices - June 4, 2025
The Center for Open Science (COS) has reaffirmed its mission to advance openness, integrity, and reproducibility in research, which it views as fundamental to producing reliable evidence and ensuring that science effectively serves the public interest. In a statement responding to the May 23, 2025, Executive Order… Read More
ASIS&T and SLA begin formal merger talks to unite the information professions - June 4, 2025
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) have announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to explore a potential merger. This development reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering… Read More
Exeter Professor to lead Diabetic Medicine Journal as Editor-in-Chief - June 4, 2025
A distinguished expert in diabetes research is set to guide the future of research dissemination through his appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes UK’s flagship journal, Diabetic Medicine. Professor Noel Morgan, Emeritus Professor of Endocrine Pharmacology at the University of Exeter Medical School, will officially begin his tenure… Read More
IEEE partners with ChronosHub to launch advanced Publishing Portal - June 4, 2025
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has selected ChronosHub to develop and implement its next-generation Publishing Portal, aimed at simplifying the publishing process and improving operational efficiency. The new portal will leverage the ChronosHub platform to integrate seamlessly with IEEE’s existing systems,… Read More
DIAMAS issues international recommendations and guidelines to support Diamond Open Access - June 2, 2025
The DIAMAS Project has released a set of international recommendations and guidelines aimed at supporting Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing, offering a flexible framework for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors, and policymakers. These guidelines, published on Zenodo, build upon two years of work and consultation with diverse communities… Read More
SPARC to transition to independent nonprofit status effective June 1 - June 2, 2025
SPARC will officially become an independent nonprofit organization on June 1, 2025, transitioning from its current status as a fiscally sponsored project of the New Venture Fund. The organization has completed incorporation as a charitable nonprofit in Washington, DC, and has submitted an application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt… Read More
