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
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
