Springer Nature strengthens AI capabilities with the acquisition of Slimmer AI’s Science division - October 25, 2023
In a bid to fortify its technological prowess and enhance scientific publishing, global academic publisher Springer Nature has formally sealed an agreement to acquire the Science division of Slimmer AI (S-AI), a Netherlands-based AI company, in a landmark deal that underscores the growing significance of artificial intelligence… Read More
ACM and CAUL forge OA agreement to support researchers in Australia and New Zealand - October 25, 2023
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) have inked a transformative agreement in a momentous stride toward enabling open-access publishing for researchers in Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled to commence in 2024, the partnership heralds an era… Read More
University of California’s Office of Scholarly Communication unveils new initiative aimed at advancing inclusivity and equity within scholarly publishing - October 25, 2023
The University of California's Office of Scholarly Communication (OSC) has introduced its latest endeavor, the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication" resource. This pioneering platform is dedicated to supporting the UC community in comprehending and addressing the challenges associated with achieving and sustaining… Read More
Portuguese Optical Society collaborates with the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications to expand collective efforts - October 25, 2023
The Portuguese Optical Society (SPOF) has recently solidified its partnership with the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications (JEOS:RP), marking a significant stride in expanding the collaborative network within the national optical sciences community for the advancement of the journal. This alliance positions SPOF among… Read More
AGU and Geological Society collaborate to launch OA Geosciences book series - October 25, 2023
Scientific publisher AGU has joined forces with the esteemed Geological Society of London to introduce an open access book series titled GeoHorizons, dedicated to addressing pivotal themes within the geosciences field. The newly announced series invites submissions for book proposals, emphasizing solution-oriented scientific… Read More
Substantial increase in open-access publishing, funding remains a significant hurdle, says new Wiley report - October 24, 2023
In a recent survey conducted by Wiley, it was revealed that researchers are increasingly inclined towards open access publishing, with a remarkable 75% of respondents, who have published research articles in the last three years, opting for open access. This figure represents a significant surge from 44%… Read More
