Sage and JULAC sign open access agreement to expand publishing opportunities for Hong Kong researchers - March 12, 2026
Sage and the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) have announced a new open access (OA) publishing agreement intended to expand accessibility of research produced in Hong Kong. The organizations stated that the agreement is designed to increase the visibility and impact of work… Read More
Emerald Publishing and PRME partner to launch two new journals on Responsible Management and AI - March 12, 2026
Emerald Publishing has announced a strategic collaboration with the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact that promotes the integration of ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility into business and management education. Under the collaboration, Emerald Publishing will launch two PRME… Read More
SCOAP3 opens submissions for 2026 open access books program in high-energy Physics - March 12, 2026
SCOAP3 has opened submissions for the 2026 SCOAP3 Books Program, inviting publishers to apply for open access funding for books in high-energy physics. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with each book entered separately through the program’s application form. Eligible titles must… Read More
JSTOR achieves 100% ASPIRE Gold rating for accessibility statement in 2026 review - March 12, 2026
JSTOR has retained a 100% ASPIRE Gold rating following a February 2026 review of the platform’s accessibility statement and related communications. The ASPIRE verification service evaluates accessibility statements across the publishing industry, assessing clarity, completeness, transparency, and usefulness for users seeking… Read More
ResearchGate and ASABE announce Journal Home partnership - March 12, 2026
ResearchGate and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) have announced a Journal Home partnership covering the society’s full journal portfolio. The agreement includes all ASABE journals across agriculture and biology disciplines, encompassing both subscription and hybrid titles. The… Read More
MDPI appoints Yomna Badawi as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Brain Sciences - March 12, 2026
MDPI has appointed Dr. Yomna Badawi as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the open access journal Brain Sciences, supporting editorial leadership alongside Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Stephen D. Meriney. The appointment is intended to strengthen editorial operations and support the journal’s continued development within the field of neuroscience and related… Read More
