The Company of Biologists has announced a significant partnership with WorldWide Information Services (WWIS) as their exclusive representative in the region. This collaboration marks a milestone for both organizations and holds the promise of fostering greater accessibility and visibility for leading peer-reviewed journals in biological sciences within South Africa.
WWIS boasts a wealth of experience working closely with librarians across various settings and a deep understanding of the library subscription and information services marketplaces. Leveraging this expertise, the partnership with WWIS presents The Company of Biologists with a valuable opportunity to expand their subscriptions and enhance their Read & Publish initiative throughout South Africa.
The Read & Publish Open Access (OA) initiative by The Company of Biologists has been gaining momentum globally, with over 650 institutions across 41 countries already participating. This initiative has played a pivotal role in driving substantial growth in OA publishing within their renowned peer-reviewed hybrid journals such as Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, and their fully OA journals, Disease Models & Mechanisms, and Biology Open.
The partnership between The Company of Biologists and WWIS represents a shared commitment to advancing scientific research and knowledge dissemination in the field of biological sciences. By working together, they aim to empower researchers, enhance access to critical scientific information, and contribute to the growth of Open Access publishing in South Africa. The new collaboration promises exciting possibilities for the research community in the region and reinforces the ongoing efforts to promote open and equitable access to scientific knowledge.
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