Jisc introduces new licensing approach for open infrastructure solutions supporting sustainable open research - February 13, 2026
Jisc has introduced a new approach to licensing open infrastructure solutions designed to help UK institutions adopt cost-effective, collaborative, and strategically aligned research alternatives. According to the announcement, the new offering advances open infrastructure as part of a diverse range of solutions and vendors. The initiative was… Read More
Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series - February 12, 2026
Emerald Publishing and Purdue University have announced a new co-branded book series titled the Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series. The series has been introduced as a publishing initiative intended to showcase impactful and pioneering research emerging from Purdue University, described in the announcement as one… Read More
MDPI to publish Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics for Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics - February 12, 2026
MDPI has announced that it will publish the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics (JGG) on behalf of the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SIGG) beginning with Volume 74 in 2026. The journal will continue as a quarterly, peer-reviewed open access journal. The Journal… Read More
SciLifeLab launches open science monitor powered by OpenAIRE - February 11, 2026
SciLifeLab has launched the SciLifeLab Open Science Monitor, powered by OpenAIRE MONITOR and CONNECT, to provide greater visibility into research outputs and open science practices across the institution. The platform is openly available at https://scilifelab.openaire.eu OpenAIRE MONITOR provides… Read More
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine relaunches under Springer Nature imprint - February 10, 2026
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) has begun publishing under the Springer Nature imprint, marking a new chapter for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s clinical journal and representing the latest stage in its 20-year development. The partnership places JCSM… Read More
JMIR Publications launches peer review rewards program - February 6, 2026
JMIR Publications has introduced the new Karma Reviewer Rewards Program, describing it as a merit-based system designed to recognize high-quality peer review. The announcement states that peer reviewers provide critical expertise required to support the integrity of scientific discovery. The Karma Reviewer Rewards Program… Read More
Johns Hopkins and Unbound Medicine release clinical guidance on Psychedelic Medicine - January 30, 2026
Johns Hopkins Medicine and Unbound Medicine have expanded the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry POC-IT Guide to include new clinical guidance on psychedelic medicine, marking a significant update to the digital resource used by clinicians and trainees worldwide. The new content was developed by experts at… Read More
Sage Policy Profiles adds free feature connecting researchers with policy engagement opportunities - January 29, 2026
Sage has added a new feature to Sage Policy Profiles, its free, browser-based policy impact tool. The update matches researchers with live policy engagement opportunities based on their research, biography, and countries of interest, enabling faster identification of ways to share expertise with policymakers.… Read More
JAMS launches freemium journal management platform to expand access to scholarly publishing infrastructure - January 29, 2026
Journal and Manuscript Submission (JAMS) has launched a new freemium pricing model aimed at widening access to professional journal management tools for small and independent scholarly publishers. The move transitions JAMS from a fully fee-based platform to a two-tier system offering free access for… Read More
Elsevier launches HESI Personalized Learning Plan in North America for nursing students - January 28, 2026
Elsevier has launched HESI’s Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) in North America as a learning solution for nursing students and faculty preparing for high-stakes assessments and entry into clinical practice. The PLP incorporates Elsevier content and applies artificial intelligence to deliver expanded learning materials that adapt to the… Read More
