TOME pilot project yields success in open-access monographs, points to future collaborations - August 17, 2023
The Association of American Universities, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Association of University Presses have unveiled the conclusive findings of a five-year pilot project aimed at fostering sustainable digital publication and widespread accessibility of scholarly books. Initiated in… Read More
Elsevier collaborates with Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enhance research accessibility and scholarly communication - August 16, 2023
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, has entered into a ground-breaking agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to foster academic excellence and facilitate access to high-quality research publications for students, faculty, and researchers throughout institutions of… Read More
Taylor & Francis introduces plain language summaries of publications to democratize access to latest medical research - August 16, 2023
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) – peer-reviewed, open access articles tailored for non-specialist readers, ensuring that a wider audience can benefit from recent research discoveries. Patients, policymakers, caregivers, and primary care physicians now have an avenue to stay updated… Read More
STM appoints Leila Jones as Director of Strategic Programmes - August 16, 2023
The International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM) has announced the appointment of Leila Jones as the Director of Strategic Programmes. In a newly established role, Leila will play a pivotal role in realizing STM's strategic goals by overseeing, coordinating, and monitoring projects and initiatives… Read More
IOP Publishing introduces free ethics statement checker – EthicsGen - August 16, 2023
IOP Publishing (IOPP), a leader in scientific publishing, has joined forces with TaskAdept, a trailblazer in elevating publication ethics standards, to introduce a cutting-edge online ethics statement generation tool: EthicsGen. The tool is set to support authors, expedite the submission process, and bolster research… Read More
RPTU forges new publishing alliance with Frontiers, promoting open access initiatives - August 16, 2023
The RPTU (Rising Phoenix Technical University) has embarked on a significant collaboration in the realm of open access publishing by establishing an institutional partnership with Frontiers. This strategic alliance is poised to transform the landscape of research dissemination, fostering increased accessibility to cutting-edge scholarly works. Effective September… Read More
