ETH Zurich secures new Read & Publish agreement with World Scientific Publishing - June 3, 2024
ETH Zurich has successfully negotiated a Read & Publish agreement with World Scientific Publishing, providing its researchers with expanded opportunities to publish their work open access. This new agreement, effective retroactively from January 1, 2024, marks the 20th such agreement secured by the ETH… Read More
Wolters Kluwer and NEJM Group launch NEJM AI on Ovid, accelerating AI integration in healthcare research - May 31, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Health and NEJM Group, the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), have announced the availability of NEJM AI on Wolters Kluwer's Ovid® medical research platform. NEJM AI, a peer-reviewed monthly journal, delves into the responsible integration… Read More
Opaque AI tools threaten trustworthiness of scientific findings, says Royal Society report - May 31, 2024
A new report by the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, raises concerns about the potential downsides of using "opaque" artificial intelligence (AI) tools in scientific research. The report, titled "Science in the Age of AI," explores the opportunities and challenges presented… Read More
AGU takes steps towards inclusive global research with updated authorship policy - May 31, 2024
The American Geophysical Union (AGU), a leading non-profit advocating for Earth and space scientists worldwide, has announced a significant update to its authorship policy. This policy aims to foster greater equity and transparency within international research collaborations, specifically addressing the issue of "parachute science." As a champion… Read More
Call for Nominations: 2024 ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing - May 31, 2024
The ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing has opened its nominations for 2024. This award honors both a publisher and a project initiative demonstrating exceptional leadership and accomplishments in enhancing the accessibility of e-books and digital publications for individuals who are blind, have low vision, are dyslexic, or have… Read More
Wiley opens door to research visibility for Tunisian scholars with landmark agreement - May 30, 2024
In a move that significantly boosts open access publishing opportunities for Tunisian researchers, Wiley, a leading global publisher, announced a landmark three-year agreement with the University National Center of Scientific and Technical Documentation (CNUDST). This first-of-its-kind deal in Tunisia, and Wiley's second in Africa,… Read More
