STM appoints Donna Okubo as the new Community Engagement Manager - July 22, 2024
The STM Association has announced the appointment of Donna Okubo as the newly-established STM Community Engagement Manager. In this pivotal role, Donna will collaborate with a wide array of stakeholder groups across the STM ecosystem, including STM members, funders, allied organizations, and partners. Her mission is to… Read More
New report sheds light on no-fee open access publishing in Africa - July 22, 2024
EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) has released an insightful report titled ‘Landscape of No-Fee Open Access Publishing in Africa.’ The report provides a comprehensive overview of Diamond Open Access (OA) journals in Africa, which are journals that do not charge fees to authors or… Read More
FIZ Karlsruhe’s RADAR research data repository adopted statewide in Brandenburg - July 22, 2024
For the first time, a German federal state is using RADAR, FIZ Karlsruhe’s research data repository, to centrally and sustainably manage research data across its universities. The repository will be part of the joint project "Institutionalized and Sustainable Research Data Management in Brandenburg" (IN-FDM-BB), hosted at the… Read More
OpenAIRE showcases open science innovations at the 53rd Annual LIBER Conference - July 22, 2024
The 53rd Annual LIBER Conference, hosted by the Cyprus University of Technology from July 3-5, 2024, saw the gathering of up to 400 librarians and research professionals from across Europe and beyond. The event fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and innovations in the realm of open… Read More
Wolters Kluwer equips primary care providers with tools to meet burgeoning mental health demand - July 19, 2024
In response to the overwhelming demand for mental health care and the shortage of specialized providers, Wolters Kluwer Health has launched Rx Transitions for Mental Health for UpToDate® Pro. This innovative medication management tool is designed to support primary care providers (PCPs) with prescription… Read More
Open Access Journal publishing faces output and integrity challenges - July 19, 2024
Open Access (OA) Journal publishing, which has seen significant growth over recent years, is now encountering substantial challenges. Despite the market size expanding from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion in 2024, the actual output of OA publications has slowed across various regions, including China. For the first time… Read More
