Introducing DOAS: The new benchmark for Diamond open access quality - June 7, 2024
The DIAMAS project has launched the Diamond OA Standard (DOAS), a pioneering tool designed to elevate the quality of Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing. This comprehensive framework serves as both a technical guide and a practical benchmarking resource, combining detailed guidelines with a self-assessment tool to help… Read More
Journal Comparison Service simplifies data comparison with unified framework - June 7, 2024
The Journal Comparison Service (JCS) has announced a significant change to its data submission process, effective from November 1, 2024. Moving forward, JCS will exclusively accept data supplied using the Information Power (IP) framework, discontinuing support for the Fair Open Access (FOAA) framework. This strategic shift aims… Read More
J Med XR announces leadership expansion and new initiatives - June 7, 2024
J Med XR, the pioneering journal dedicated to the field of Medical Extended Reality (MXR), has announced a significant expansion in its leadership team alongside several new initiatives. This development follows the journal's successful launch and rapid growth within the medical community. Dr. Brennan Spiegel, the inaugural… Read More
Springer Nature simplifies open research for authors with enhanced protocols offering - June 6, 2024
Following its acquisition of protocols.io in 2023, Springer Nature has announced the migration of all protocols currently hosted on Protocols Exchange to the innovative protocols.io platform. This strategic move positions protocols.io as the new home for Springer Nature's fully open biomedical and life sciences… Read More
Wolters Kluwer and Black Nurse Collaborative partner to enhance diversity in nursing - June 6, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced a strategic collaboration with the Black Nurse Collaborative (BNC) to enhance diversity awareness and remove barriers within the nursing profession. This partnership will focus on a range of initiatives, including events, publications, and nursing resources, all aimed at promoting… Read More
JMIR Publications and Swedish Consortium Bibsam announce landmark open access agreement - June 6, 2024
JMIR Publications, a leading open access publisher, in partnership with Sweden's academic consortium Bibsam, has announced a groundbreaking national agreement to eliminate article processing charges (APCs) for researchers in Sweden. This transformative arrangement, supported by sales partner Accucoms, will enable researchers at Bibsam’s 95 participating institutions to… Read More
