IOP Publishing directs APC revenue from retracted papers to support Research4Life - December 14, 2023
In a notable initiative, IOP Publishing has demonstrated its commitment to supporting global research accessibility by directing a meaningful donation to Research4Life. What distinguishes this contribution is its origin – Article Publication Charges (APCs) from retracted papers. Miriam Maus, Chief Publishing Officer at… Read More
STM, DataCite, and Crossref unveil joint statement for effective research data sharing - November 29, 2023
In a significant leap towards fostering open science and ensuring research integrity, leading organizations the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM), DataCite, and Crossref have forged a powerful alliance to issue a joint statement. Recognizing the pivotal role… Read More
COAR Task Force champions multilingual content management in repositories - November 3, 2023
In the evolving landscape of research communication, the vitality of multilingualism is gaining recognition as a cornerstone for fostering diversity and inclusivity. Amidst a historical emphasis on English publications, a noticeable shift in this paradigm is underway. Organizations such as UNESCO are advocating for multilingualism in scientific… Read More
NISO’s Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC) draft Recommended Practice now open for public comment - October 19, 2023
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that its draft Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-45-202X) is available for public comment through December 2. The Recommended Practice is the product of a working group made up… Read More
Towards fairer academic publishing: Global pricing framework unveiled - September 20, 2023
In an effort to create a more equitable and sustainable global framework for academic publishing, cOAlition S has collaborated with Information Power, a renowned consultancy firm. The primary goal of this initiative is to explore and implement a pricing model that ensures fairness for… Read More
PLOS Earth Science authors embrace preprints for scientific advancement - September 8, 2023
PLOS, a pioneer in the field of open-access scientific publishing, is taking significant strides to provide researchers with accessible and community-driven preprint options across various research domains. Their commitment to facilitating preprint posting reflects their belief that empowering authors to control the dissemination of their scientific findings… Read More
STM Integrity Hub expands fraud detection with Clear Skies’ Papermill Alarm - September 4, 2023
STM Solutions and Clear Skies have jointly announced the integration of Clear Skies' Papermill Alarm with the STM Integrity Hub, a significant development aimed at enhancing the Hub's capacity to detect potentially fraudulent research manuscripts at the point of submission. The… Read More
Research4Life & STM rally behind Ukrainian science and research amid conflict - August 24, 2023
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine extends its heartfelt appreciation to STM’s publisher partners for their pivotal role in providing free access to an extensive repository of resources through the Research4Life program. This noble endeavor has facilitated access to more than 28,000… Read More
Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ calls for greater transparency on payments from medical industry - August 17, 2023
The BMJ's Editor-in-Chief, Kamran Abbasi, is urging the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and its member institutions to set a benchmark for transparently disclosing payments received from the medical and patient group industry. This appeal comes in response to a recent investigation conducted by… Read More
Wiley’s net-zero target validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative - July 31, 2023
Wiley, the global leader in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions, has taken a significant step towards combating climate change by setting science-based targets to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2040. The company's commitment to these ambitious goals has been validated by the prestigious Science Based Targets initiative… Read More
