Wiley launches Advanced Immunology journal to expand research access - July 8, 2026
Wiley has announced the launch of Advanced Immunology, a new open access journal focused on basic, clinical, and translational immunology. The journal is intended to connect fundamental science with clinical discovery, deepening understanding of the immune system in both health and disease. The title is part of… Read More
DORA to develop Practical Guide on Responsible Research Assessment in Scholarly Communication - July 3, 2026
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) has announced plans to create a new resource titled A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment for Scholarly Communication. This initiative builds on DORA’s earlier guides for research-performing and funding organizations and represents the… Read More
Pensoft launches Journal of Regeneration to explore restorative biology - July 2, 2026
Pensoft, a scholarly publisher and technology provider, has launched the Journal of Regeneration (JoR) in collaboration with senior researchers in the field. The new open-access, peer-reviewed journal is designed to promote a cross-disciplinary perspective on regeneration, connecting developmental biology, evolution, ecology, agriculture, and medicine.… Read More
PLA launches redesigned DigitalLearn.org to expand digital literacy access - July 2, 2026
The Public Library Association (PLA) has launched a redesigned version of DigitalLearn.org, its free online platform that supports libraries in delivering digital literacy training. The updated site is mobile-first, meets modern accessibility standards, and offers improved navigation to make courses easier to locate and use. The redesign… Read More
Wiley publishes NIST Mass Spectral Library 2026 in multiple formats - July 1, 2026
Wiley has announced the release of the NIST/EPA/NIH EI Mass Spectral Library 2026 and the NIST MS/MS Spectral Library 2026, available in multiple instrument‑ready formats. Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), these databases represent more than four decades of evaluation and expansion, serving… Read More
China unveils English-language journal for global scientific data exchange - June 30, 2026
China has launched Data Express, its first English-language academic journal dedicated to data papers, marking a step toward expanding international access to the country’s scientific data. The journal was formally announced at a conference in Beijing organized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which will oversee… Read More
UNESCO launches Open Science Platform to enhance global knowledge sharing - June 26, 2026
UNESCO has introduced the Open Science Platform, a digital tool designed to promote open access to its scientific knowledge and research outputs while tracking global progress on open science. The launch took place during UN Open Source Week 2026, held from June 22 to 26 in New… Read More
SCOAP3 releases 2026 Open Science Elements evaluation results - June 24, 2026
SCOAP3 has released the results of its 2026 Open Science Elements evaluation, marking the second assessment conducted under Phase 4 of the initiative. The annual evaluation measures how participating publishers perform across a range of open science practices, including integration of persistent identifiers such as ORCiD and… Read More
ACM to publish Theory and Practice of Logic Programming - June 19, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Association for Logic Programming (ALP) have entered into a long-term publishing agreement for ALP’s official journal, Theory and Practice of Logic Programming (TPLP). Beginning January 1, 2027, ACM will assume responsibility for publishing the journal, with… Read More
NoveList introduces Readers’ Advisory Competencies framework - June 19, 2026
NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services and a recognized leader in readers’ advisory, has introduced the Readers’ Advisory Competencies, a new framework designed to help libraries strengthen advisory expertise and enhance reader engagement. Developed in collaboration with public library professionals… Read More
