SoFAIR Project: The Open University leads international effort to enhance research software reproducibility - November 10, 2023
The Open University has announced its successful bid for a research grant in the CHISTERA Open Research Data & Software Call, initiating the SoFAIR project (Making Software FAIR). This international initiative aims to bolster the discoverability and reusability of open research software, addressing critical challenges related to… Read More
Elsevier unveils scientific Datasets to drive innovation across industries - November 9, 2023
Elsevier, a leading global provider of scientific information and data analytics, has announced an initiative to empower research and development (R&D) across various industries. The company's latest offering, enriched and authoritative scientific Datasets, aims to fuel innovation and support critical decision-making in fields such as life sciences,… Read More
Latest transformative agreement from Springer Nature accelerates OA momentum in East Asia - November 9, 2023
In a significant move towards expanding Open Access (OA) initiatives in East Asia, Springer Nature has inked its first transformative agreement (TA) in South Korea with the prestigious Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). This transformative agreement underscores Springer Nature's commitment to… Read More
Paradigm Publishing Services launches open access initiative for university press monographs - November 9, 2023
Paradigm Publishing Services, a new division of academic publisher De Gruyter, is taking steps to establish a sustainable model for open access book publishing. In response to calls from the scholarly community, Paradigm Publishing Services, including the University Press Library Group and Ubiquity, has introduced the University… Read More
IntechOpen offers optional pre-submission services for its authors via the AuthorMate platform - November 9, 2023
Academic publisher IntechOpen has introduced optional pre-submission editorial and production services for its authors through the AuthorMate platform. This initiative expands the support provided to authors, enhancing the quality and readiness of manuscripts before submission and publication. In collaboration with Straive, a leading… Read More
Biochemical Society advances open access with innovative Subscribe to Open model - November 9, 2023
The Biochemical Society, along with its trading arm Portland Press Ltd, has announced an innovative Subscribe to Open (S2O) model for five of its esteemed research and review journals. This move exemplifies the Society's ongoing dedication to providing accessible research while upholding the highest… Read More
