Nature Human Behaviour (NHB) and the Institute for Replication launch a large-scale initiative to reproduce and replicate research - January 31, 2024
Nature Human Behaviour (NHB), published by Springer Nature, and the Institute for Replication have launched a large-scale initiative to reproduce and replicate research published in the highly selective multi-disciplinary journal. In a first of its kind for a highly selective multidisciplinary… Read More
Next generation open access consortium model by Royal Society of Chemistry and TIB - January 31, 2024
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology and University Library have signed their first transformative Open Access agreement, which delivers shared goals of equity for German institutions, a community approach, and universal OA for authors.… Read More
NISO’s new strategic plan unveiled - January 31, 2024
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) announced its strategic plan for October 2023–2026. The strategic planning process is led by NISO’s Board of Directors, working with the Executive Director and staff. The updated plan, developed by an ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee led by Board member Jonathan… Read More
Optics Continuum gets a new Editor-in-Chief - January 31, 2024
Optica Publishing Group announced Judith M. Dawes as the new editor-in-chief of Optics Continuum. Prof. Dawes will begin her tenure on 1 March 2024. Dawes is a Professor of Physics at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Her research interests include laser physics, nanophotonics, and laser applications in medicine… Read More
Springer Nature signs OA agreement with the National Academic Network and Information Centre (TÜBITAK ULAKBIM) - January 29, 2024
Springer Nature has agreed a Transformative Agreement (TA) with the National Academic Network and Information Centre (TÜBITAK ULAKBIM). With over 2,400 open access (OA) articles published a year, it will be Turkey’s largest TA, significantly increasing scientific research and OA opportunities for the country’s researchers. The three-year… Read More
Wiley and Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries agree to publish more open access research - January 29, 2024
Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, has announced a new 5-year open access agreement with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University, beginning on January 1, 2024. This agreement will provide Vanderbilt University… Read More