American Geophysical Union to give free access to journal content through public libraries in California - January 26, 2015
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) and global publisher Wiley have announced that starting in January 2015 they will offer free online access to all AGU journal content (published from 1997 forward) in public libraries throughout California for onsite use. In addition, schools… Read More
University of California Press announces two new OA programs for journal and monograph publishing - January 26, 2015
The University of California Press recently announced Collabra and Luminos, two new open access programs for journal and monograph publishing. Aligned with UC Press’s mission to build reach and impact for transformative scholarship, the programs expand publishing options for scholarly authors and researchers, make it easier… Read More
Future Science Group launches new OA journal – Future Science Open - January 22, 2015
Publisher Future Science Group (FSG) has launched Future Science Open, the publisher's first fully open access journal. Each month, Future Science Open will publish research in all areas of biotechnology and medicine, as well as topics in biological, life and physical sciences that are relevant to… Read More
OA journal Palgrave Communications publishes first papers - January 21, 2015
Palgrave Communications, the new high quality open access (OA) online-only, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary journal has published its first articles. The papers, which are all free to access, span a wide range of disciplines including international studies, political science, theatre and performance studies, and operational research. The first edition of… Read More
CCC announces findings from open access roundtable discussion with UK institutions and publishers - January 16, 2015
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), a global licensing and content solutions organisation, recently brought together institutions from the UK and publishers from both the US and UK for an Open Access roundtable discussion to explore the implications of managing Open Access fees on a large scale.… Read More
SAGE launches OA journal Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine - January 16, 2015
Academic publisher SAGE has announced the launch of a new peer-reviewed, 'gold' open access journal, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (GGM). An interdisciplinary journal sponsored by the Southern Gerontology Society (SGS), GGM will publish original research, review articles, and will serve as an interactive forum for the… Read More
SAGE launches open access journal, Academic Pathology - January 13, 2015
Academic publisher SAGE has announced the launch of Academic Pathology, a new open access journal that addresses the innovations in leadership and management of academic departments of Pathology. Sponsored by the Association of Pathology Chairs, the journal will begin publication in 2015. Academic Pathology research… Read More
EDP Sciences and SICOT launch new OA journal – SICOT-J - January 13, 2015
EDP Sciences and SICOT (International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology) have announced the launch of a new open access journal, SICOT-J. The journal will be part of the EDP Open portfolio and will cover the entire field of orthopaedics and traumatology.… Read More
Elsevier set to launch OA journal that will publish sound research across all disciplines - January 9, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced it is developing a new open access journal covering all disciplines. The journal will be developed in close cooperation with researchers, enabling continuous improvement in line with their needs and feedback. The official launch is planned in 2015. The new journal… Read More
Elsevier acquires Neoplasia Press Inc. - January 7, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced that it has acquired Neoplasia Press Inc. and assumes publication of its flagship journals, Neoplasia and Translational Oncology. These peer-reviewed, open access journals will now be published by Elsevier under the Neoplasia Press imprint. With a significant Impact Factor of 5.398,… Read More
