CESAER, the EUA, and Science Europe call on publishers to respect researchers’ rights and to end the use of restrictions and embargoes - May 28, 2021
CESAER, the European University Association (EUA), and Science Europe is calling on all publishers to fully respect researchers’ rights and to end the use of restrictions and embargoes. On May 25, 2021, more than 880 universities and research-performing and research-funding… Read More
WebMD acquires ADDitude - May 28, 2021
Health information services provider WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, has announced the acquisition of ADDitude, a multi-channel platform supporting people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), their caregivers, and professionals in the ADHD treatment space. The acquisition builds upon WebMD’s leadership in empowering consumers… Read More
PeerJ announces new, more inclusive policy making it easier to change authors’ names on published articles - May 28, 2021
PeerJ, an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal, has introduced a new policy to make it much easier for authors to change their names on published papers. The move is in response to feedback from the community. PeerJ understands that an author might need to change their… Read More
Dr. Marie A. Bernard named NIH’s next Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity - May 28, 2021
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis S. Collins has selected Dr. Marie A. Bernard as NIH’s next Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD). She will lead NIH’s effort to promote diversity, inclusiveness, and equity throughout the biomedical research enterprise. Dr. Bernard has served as the… Read More
C&RL News to move to online-only publishing model from January 2022 - May 28, 2021
College & Research Libraries News (C&RL News), the official newsmagazine and publication of record of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), will adopt an online-only publication model beginning in January 2022. The December 2021 issue will be the final print issue of… Read More
Elsevier supports the State of California to expand COVID-19 online learning program for registered nurses - May 27, 2021
Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, has announced that it is working with the State of California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) to expand its COVID-19 online training for adjunct nursing staff who can provide… Read More
