Oxford University Press implements new research data policy - September 30, 2020
As part of its continuing drive towards a more open and transparent research environment, Oxford University Press (OUP) has recently implemented new research data policies in over 290 of the journals in its portfolio. The new policy, launched formally earlier in… Read More
SciScore is now on Research Square platform - September 30, 2020
As an integrated part of the preprinting process on Research Square platform, SciScore will help authors ensure the science behind their manuscripts is better prepared for peer review. SciScore scans preprint methods against various research guidelines and rigor criteria known to support the reproducibility of scientific… Read More
OpenAthens joins as member of National Information Standards Organisation - September 30, 2020
OpenAthens joins NISO’s roster of well-respected member organisations, as a Voting Member which allows to ‘have a voice at the table’, and to participate in discussion, debate, and decision-making about technological advances in information management. This includes the opportunity to join multiple… Read More
Bristol University Press launches new Library Advisory Board - September 30, 2020
Bristol University Press (BUP) and its imprint Policy Press have announced the launch of their inaugural Library Advisory Board (LAB). Coming from a diverse range of institutions, the expert librarians will provide advice on strategic questions that impact audiences and their… Read More
Springer Nature launches its first virtual hub at Frankfurt Book Fair 2020 to maintain tradition of live panel discussions on book presentations - September 29, 2020
With the Frankfurt Book Fair not taking place as a physical event in 2020, Springer Nature is launching its first virtual hub. Following the decision back in June 2020 to not have a physical presence at the book fair, Springer Nature Group… Read More
Wiley and DeepGreen Project collaborate to enhance open access throughout Germany - September 29, 2020
John Wiley and Sons Inc. and the open access project DeepGreen have collaborated to distribute research published under the Wiley/Projekt DEAL agreement to open access repositories throughout Germany. More than 500 German academic institutions participating in Projekt DEAL can automatically receive… Read More
