Dynamic Health releases pediatric behavioral health content to meet growing need for pediatric mental health support - September 22, 2023
Mental and behavioral health (MBH) emergency room visits for pediatric patients continue to rise in the U.S. In response to this growing crisis, Dynamic Health™, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO)’s evidence-based skill and competency development tool, has developed a new set of pediatric behavioral health… Read More
MIT Press unveils the open encyclopedia of cognitive science: A game-changer in open access reference works - September 21, 2023
The MIT Press has announced a new addition to the world of open-access reference materials—the Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (OECS). Serving as the intellectual successor to the esteemed MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences, the OECS is set to redefine the landscape of cognitive science and… 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
Frontiers and the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics partner to launch pioneering ‘Brain Mapping and Therapeutics’ section - September 15, 2023
Open access publisher Frontiers and the esteemed Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), a renowned biomedical and educational non-profit organization, have embarked on an innovative collaboration to advance the field of brain mapping and therapeutics research. United by their shared commitment to… Read More
eLife revolutionizes publication fee payments, easing authors’ administrative burdens - September 14, 2023
In a move designed to simplify the publication process and reduce administrative hassles for authors, eLife has introduced a streamlined system for handling publication fees. This new approach eliminates the need for authors to manage fee invoices, allowing them to concentrate on the submission of their work.… Read More
ACM unveils new Journal ‘Proceedings of the ACM on Networking’ (PACMNET) - September 7, 2023
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has launched its latest peer-reviewed journal, the 'Proceedings of the ACM on Networking' (PACMNET), with its inaugural issue now available. This quarterly publication, PACMNET, is dedicated to disseminating original research papers focusing on cutting-edge technologies, innovative experimentation, creative… Read More
SPIE unveils its 15th journal: Biophotonics Discovery - September 4, 2023
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has proudly introduced its latest Gold Open Access journal, Biophotonics Discovery (BIOS). The journal is scheduled to welcome submissions later this year, with the inaugural issue anticipated for publication in early 2024. The launch of Biophotonics Discovery by SPIE… Read More
CABI to publish Royal Entomological Society Handbooks series - August 30, 2023
CABI, a global non-profit organization with a rich history in entomological research and publishing, has reached an agreement to publish all future editions of the Royal Entomological Society's (RES) series, "Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects." This collaboration brings together two organizations dedicated… Read More
MIT Press and UC Berkeley School of Public Health launch Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases Journal - August 28, 2023
The fight against disinformation in the realm of infectious diseases receives a powerful boost as the MIT Press and UC Berkeley School of Public Health unveil their latest collaborative effort: Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases (RR\ID). Expanding upon the success of Rapid Reviews\COVID-19… Read More
The Open Library Foundation launches the Open Resource Sharing Coalition (OpenRS) for enhanced consortial resource sharing - August 28, 2023
A ground breaking partnership between libraries, open source developers, and vendors is set to transform resource sharing within library consortia. The Open Library Foundation (OLF) is introducing the Open Resource Sharing Coalition (OpenRS), a visionary initiative that promises to revolutionize the way libraries collaborate and share resources.… Read More