University of Ghana adopts EBSCO FOLIO for library management - September 4, 2025
The University of Ghana Library System has adopted EBSCO FOLIO, an open-source Library Services Platform supported by EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The platform aims to modernize back-office operations and support the university’s technology-driven research and teaching environment. After an evaluation process,… Read More
Diana Schendel appointed Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research - September 4, 2025
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) has appointed Diana Schendel of Drexel University as the next Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research, effective January 1, 2026. A leading epidemiologist with over two decades of experience, Schendel has an advanced understanding of autism spectrum disorder through research on risk… Read More
University of Ghent enhances library services with Ex Libris Rapido - September 4, 2025
The University of Ghent has implemented Ex Libris Rapido and Alma and Primo to streamline library services and improve efficiency in managing digital and physical resources. Rapido simplifies administrative workflows, providing users with a transparent request process while enabling staff to optimize resource management.… Read More
Elsevier unveils PharmaPendium AI to improve regulatory intelligence efficiency - September 3, 2025
Elsevier has introduced PharmaPendium AI, a generative AI solution built to streamline access to regulatory insights across the drug development lifecycle. The solution is layered over PharmaPendium, Elsevier’s core regulatory tool, and leverages AI to support professionals working in regulatory affairs, preclinical, and clinical research domains who… Read More
Global Principles for Open Science Monitoring launched at UNESCO - September 3, 2025
A new Principles of Open Science Monitoring was launched on July 7, 2025, during a UNESCO-hosted Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact conference in Paris. The initiative, led by SPARC Europe in collaboration with an international panel of stakeholders, introduced a set of principles… Read More
NISO opens draft framework to standardize Open Access Business Processes - September 3, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has released a draft Open Access Business Processes (OABP) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-49-202X), now available for public comment until October 17, 2025. As open access (OA) publishing models expand, many legacy systems continue to operate with workflows designed for traditional subscription… Read More
