Wiley expands Mass Spectral Data Registry to over 915,500 reference spectra - May 23, 2026
Wiley has released the 2026 edition of the Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data, expanding coverage to more than 915,500 validated reference spectra. The registry is one of the world’s largest mass spectral databases, supporting laboratories in identifying unknown chemical compounds and strengthening AI‑assisted… Read More
Penn State University Libraries Open Publishing relaunches Educational Media Reviews Online - May 20, 2026
Penn State University Libraries Open Publishing has relaunched Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO), transitioning the long‑running open‑access media review resource into a journal format for contributors and readers in the library, documentary film, and education sectors. EMRO originated in 1997 as the AV Review… Read More
EBSCO expands CINAHL Ultimate with instructional videos for Nursing Education - May 19, 2026
EBSCO Information Services has expanded the instructional video collection available in CINAHL Ultimate, adding 186 new videos to support nursing education. The database now includes more than 300 instructional videos designed to help nursing students and professionals strengthen clinical skills, understand procedures, and prepare… Read More
Cell Press Multi‑Journal Submission marks five years of author‑focused publishing - May 19, 2026
Cell Press introduced Multi‑Journal Submission (MJS) in 2021 to simplify the publishing process by allowing authors to submit a single manuscript for consideration across multiple journals. Five years later, the system has become a widely adopted pathway for publication, supporting researchers in life, medical, physical, and applied… Read More
Jisc issues guidance on digital equity in UK transnational education - May 13, 2026
Jisc has released new guidance aimed at promoting digital equity in UK transnational education (TNE). The resource provides a checklist of digital considerations to help senior university leaders plan, manage risk, and deliver equitable practice in TNE programs. The guidance follows the UK government’s recent refresh of… Read More
PKP launches Publication Facts Label to support research integrity - May 13, 2026
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) has introduced the Publication Facts Label (PFL), a new tool designed to enhance transparency and credibility in scholarly publishing. Endorsed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the initiative was presented by open research consultant Alice Meadows. The… Read More
Cureus outlines research integrity framework for ethical medical publishing - May 12, 2026
Cureus has introduced a new Research Integrity page that details the journal’s approach to maintaining ethical standards in medical publishing. The initiative emphasizes transparency, independent peer review, and responsible editorial oversight as essential components of trustworthy scientific communication. As global research output continues to expand, Cureus noted… Read More
STM launches microsite on Equity in Open Research - May 8, 2026
STM’s Equity in Open Research Task & Finish Group has introduced a new microsite that outlines voluntary best practice guidelines, case studies, and emerging data to support equity across the open research lifecycle. The initiative emphasizes transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and accountability. The microsite builds… Read More
APS Open Science publishes first papers - May 5, 2026
The American Physical Society (APS) has announced the publication of the first papers in its new open access journal, APS Open Science. Ten studies by authors from multiple countries mark the journal’s launch, covering topics such as the geometry of 3D soliton knots, hybrid… Read More
DORA launches Practical Guide for Research Funding Organizations on Responsible Research Assessment - April 30, 2026
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) has marked its 13th anniversary with the release of A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations. The resource is designed to help funders strengthen research quality, equity, and impact. The launch is being co‑hosted with the… Read More
