Wolters Kluwer and Laerdal Medical unveil vrClinicals for nursing, revolutionizing nurse practice readiness with virtual reality - June 14, 2023
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Wolters Kluwer Health and Laerdal Medical have launched vrClinicals for Nursing, a cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) learning solution aimed at preparing the next generation of practice-ready nurses. This innovative platform addresses the existing gaps in nursing education and the nursing… Read More
NISO approves working group to develop standard metadata for remediation of content for accessibility - June 14, 2023
Voting members of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) have approved the formation of a Working Group to refine and extend the metadata model developed in the Federating Repositories of Accessible Material for Education (FRAME) project, which will enable it to meet broader accessibility needs. NISO is… Read More
Introducing ‘Open Advances’ – unlocking open access to address global challenges - June 14, 2023
A new series of journals called Open Advances will be launching in September, providing an opportunity for globally equitable access to scientific communication. With the goal of eliminating financial barriers to read or publish research, Open Advances aims to foster a collaborative environment where impactful contributions can be made to… Read More
Wiley and European Hematology Association partner to publish HemaSphere - June 9, 2023
Wiley, a global publisher and leader in research and education, has announced its partnership with the European Hematology Association (EHA) to publish the open access journal HemaSphere, beginning in January 2024. The collaboration between Wiley and EHA aims to establish HemaSphere… Read More
FOLIO launches Orchid Release, bringing enhanced features to library services platform - June 8, 2023
The FOLIO Open Source Community has unveiled the Orchid Release, the fifteenth named release of the library services platform (LSP). This update introduces a range of new features and improvements to acquisitions, data import, circulation, and more, enhancing the user experience for librarians using the FOLIO platform.… Read More
American Journal of Managed Care® calls for manuscript submissions for 13th annual health information technology special issue - June 8, 2023
The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC®) has announced its call for manuscript submissions for the eagerly anticipated 13th Annual Health Information Technology (IT) Special Issue. With a submission deadline of July 31, this special issue will be published in January 2024 and will be guided by… Read More
IOP Publishing launches Environmental Research: Food Systems journal to tackle global food sustainability - June 7, 2023
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the launch of a new open access journal, Environmental Research: Food Systems, aimed at addressing the critical need for sustainable food solutions on a global scale. The journal, aligned with the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), serves as… Read More
UVM launches UVM Press to empower researchers and readers - June 7, 2023
The University of Vermont (UVM) has taken a bold step towards breaking down the barriers to scholarly publishing with the launch of the UVM Press, an open-access academic press that aims to empower researchers and readers by eliminating costs. Operating under a ‘diamond open… Read More
Worcester Polytechnic Institute and De Gruyter launch the integrated global STEM publishing and education initiative - June 2, 2023
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and De Gruyter are joining forces to launch The Integrated Global STEM Publishing and Education Initiative, a groundbreaking project aimed at advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and research on a global scale. With a focus on addressing… Read More
ASTM International unveils compass points tool to enhance digital workflow functionality - June 2, 2023
Global standards organization, ASTM International, is revolutionizing digital workflow functionality with its latest innovation, Compass Points. This online tool empowers users to highlight crucial components within standards, creating permanent links for various purposes and enabling smarter standards handling. Compass Points, featured in the latest edition of Standardization… Read More
