Portico launches pilot project to preserve under-represented archival content - November 22, 2024
Portico, the digital preservation service, has announced a pilot project to safeguard underrepresented and at-risk archival content. Recognizing the inadequate representation of certain communities, topics, and materials in traditional publishing and archival collections, this initiative seeks to ensure the longevity of such valuable resources for future educational… Read More
AIP Publishing launches new OA journal – APL Engineering Physics - November 21, 2024
AIP Publishing has unveiled plans to expand its open access portfolio with the launch of APL Engineering Physics, a gold open access journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics and engineering. Submissions will open in mid-2025, with the inaugural issue expected by the end… Read More
AIP Publishing introduces manuscript tracking notifications via WeChat - November 20, 2024
AIP Publishing has launched a new service enabling authors to receive real-time notifications on their manuscript status through WeChat, enhancing communication throughout the peer review and publication process. The new feature allows authors to stay informed at every stage of submission and publication. Leveraging WeChat's widely adopted… Read More
Unbound Medicine and Oxford University Press launch mobile access to renowned medical handbooks - November 20, 2024
Unbound Medicine® and Oxford University Press have announced the launch of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (OHCM) on multiple mobile platforms, revolutionizing how healthcare professionals access trusted medical knowledge. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, renowned as the world’s best-selling medical pocket guide… Read More
FASEB journals launch new ‘Research Letters’ format for rapid scientific communication - November 13, 2024
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has announced the introduction of a new article format, Research Letters, across its flagship publications, The FASEB Journal and FASEB BioAdvances. This new format is designed to provide researchers with a fast and efficient way to publish concise… Read More
Taylor & Francis launches Medical Devices Zone, a free digital hub for medical device community - November 5, 2024
Taylor & Francis has introduced the Medical Devices Zone, a new, free-access digital platform designed to serve the medical devices community by offering a comprehensive source of knowledge, research, and insights. This hub will provide clinicians, device users, and patients with easy access to… Read More
Leibniz ScienceCampus DiTraRe to transform digital research for societal benefit - November 5, 2024
The Leibniz ScienceCampus “Digital Transformation of Research” (DiTraRe) has launched a groundbreaking initiative focused on integrating digital technologies into research, with a goal of enhancing accessibility, transparency, and societal impact. This interdisciplinary project, launched in September 2023, is a collaboration between FIZ Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Institute… Read More
European Diamond Capacity Hub and ALMASI Project to launch in January 2025 - November 4, 2024
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) is set to launch on January 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, marking a major step forward for Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Europe. Hosted by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) at the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y… Read More
NISO releases updated Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard Version 1.4 - November 1, 2024
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the release of an updated version of the Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard, Version 1.4 (ANSI/NISO Z39.96-2024). This revision, the first since 2019, refines the XML structures that define journal article content, facilitating consistent exchange… Read More
CAS introduces world’s first Stereoselective Labeling capability in CAS SciFinder® Retrosynthesis Tool - October 30, 2024
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, renowned for its expertise in scientific knowledge management, has unveiled a ground breaking feature in its CAS SciFinder® retrosynthesis tool: stereoselective labeling. This first-of-its-kind capability in scientific technology solutions allows researchers to precisely label stereoselective steps within predictive retrosynthesis,… Read More
