IEEE partners with ChronosHub to launch advanced Publishing Portal - June 4, 2025
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has selected ChronosHub to develop and implement its next-generation Publishing Portal, aimed at simplifying the publishing process and improving operational efficiency. The new portal will leverage the ChronosHub platform to integrate seamlessly with IEEE’s existing systems,… Read More
EIFL introduces new provision on secondary publication rights in copyright law - May 29, 2025
EIFL has released a new provision on Secondary Publication Rights (SPR) in copyright law, granting authors and their institutions the legal right to make their research openly accessible after or alongside the formal publication of their work. This right applies even in the absence of an open… Read More
Wiley expands KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library with new data on microplastics, polymers, and minerals - May 21, 2025
Wiley has expanded its KnowItAll Raman Spectral Library Collection, which now includes over 27,000 spectra. The recent additions enhance the breadth and utility of the database for spectral identification, contributing to greater laboratory efficiency and analytical accuracy. The updated libraries include a new Raman… Read More
LIBER releases action plan to address barriers in accessing and reusing research outputs - May 21, 2025
LIBER, the Association of European Research Libraries, has published a detailed Action Plan aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results by addressing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding copyright and data rights. The plan responds directly to persistent difficulties researchers face across disciplines in accessing… Read More
Taylor & Francis adds GetFTR-powered indicators to flag retracted or updated references - May 19, 2025
Taylor & Francis Online has introduced new indicators in the reference sections of journal articles to signal when cited research has been retracted or corrected. Powered by GetFTR’s retraction and errata service, the feature places Taylor & Francis among the first journal platforms to… Read More
APA Publishing releases new titles on autism, climate psychiatry, and forensic ethics - May 16, 2025
APA Publishing has released three new titles in April 2025, coinciding with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. The books address key developments in autism care, climate-related mental health challenges, and ethical considerations in forensic psychiatry. Pivotal… Read More
Wolters Kluwer expands healthcare access with LWW Total Access Collection on Ovid - May 15, 2025
Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information solutions, has introduced the LWW Total Access Collection on its Ovid® platform, offering healthcare institutions access to over 300 peer-reviewed journals spanning medicine, nursing, and allied health. The initiative addresses persistent challenges in healthcare knowledge sharing by consolidating content… Read More
ACM policy council calls for global baseline in accessibility standards - May 12, 2025
The Association for Computing Machinery’s global Technology Policy Council has released a new bulletin titled "TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World", highlighting persistent barriers to digital accessibility and urging greater integration of accessibility into technology development processes. Co-authored by experts from the United… Read More
SSP launches mobile app for year-round community engagement - May 9, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has introduced SSP Engage, a new mobile application designed to facilitate continuous engagement within the scholarly communications community. The app is now available for iOS and Android platforms under the listing “SSP News and Events.” Developed to extend the functionality of… Read More
AGU and AMS launch special collection to advance climate research following disruption to National Climate Assessment - May 8, 2025
The American Geophysical Union (AGU), the largest international association of Earth and space scientists, and the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the leading U.S. organization for atmospheric and related sciences, have announced a collaborative initiative to support continued climate research in the United States. The… Read More
