Introducing The Netherlands Research Portal, connecting Dutch research to the world - July 5, 2023
The Dutch research landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of The Netherlands Research Portal on OpenAIRE CONNECT. This portal, which replaces the long-standing NARCIS, aims to revolutionize the accessibility and visibility of research publications, datasets, and projects from research institutes across the… Read More
Public Knowledge Project unveils new version of OJS, OMP, and OPS 3.4 for independent scholarly publishing - July 3, 2023
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) has announced the release of the latest versions of its community-driven, research-based software solutions: Open Journal Systems (OJS), Open Monograph Press (OMP), and Open Preprint Systems (OPS). These free… Read More
Wiley and the European College of Sport Science partner to publish the European Journal of Sport Science - June 26, 2023
Wiley, a global leader in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions, has announced a partnership with the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) to publish the European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS), beginning in January 2024. This collaboration aims to transition the journal to open… Read More
PLOS expands portfolio with two new journals – PLOS Mental Health and PLOS Complex Systems - June 23, 2023
Open-access publisher PLOS has announced the upcoming launch of two new journals: PLOS Mental Health and PLOS Complex Systems. This development expands PLOS's portfolio and creates dedicated spaces for researchers to share their work and collaborate in these critical fields. … Read More
OCLC introduces AI-generated book recommendations in WorldCat.org and WorldCat Find Beta - June 23, 2023
OCLC, the global library cooperative, has announced the beta testing of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated book recommendations in WorldCat.org. This new feature allows users to explore book recommendations generated by AI technology and then locate those items in libraries nearby. The AI-generated book recommendations beta is now available… Read More
EDP Sciences and ESO enhance research discoverability with direct links between Astronomy & Astrophysics and ESO Telescope Bibliography Records - June 21, 2023
EDP Sciences and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration that introduces direct links between articles published in Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) and corresponding ESO datasets. This pioneering initiative makes A&A the first major astronomy journal to feature such links, revolutionizing… Read More
Project MUSE launches Initiative for broad expansion of Latin American University Press Books - June 21, 2023
Project MUSE, a digital platform for scholarly content, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at significantly expanding the availability of Spanish and Portuguese language book content from distinguished university presses in Latin America. Through partnerships with numerous reputable university presses, MUSE seeks to address the limited digital… Read More
ACS Publications launches ACS ES&T Air, a new journal focused on air quality - June 16, 2023
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced the launch of ACS ES&T Air, an innovative journal dedicated to publishing groundbreaking research on all aspects of air quality sciences and engineering. ACS ES&T Air will provide a platform for the… Read More
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
