IReL announces new open access publishing agreement with Elsevier for Cell Press journals - August 9, 2024
IReL is pleased to announce a new open access (OA) publishing agreement with Elsevier, specifically for its prestigious Cell Press journals. This agreement, which is retroactively effective from January 2024 and extends through December 2026, marks a significant step forward in making cutting-edge research… Read More
AATCC Journal of Research to Transition to become open access journal in 2025 - August 9, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists (AATCC) has announced that its esteemed publication, the AATCC Journal of Research (AJOR), will become an open access journal as of January 1, 2025. This transition will make cutting-edge research in textile chemistry, coloration, testing, and advanced materials freely… Read More
Springer Nature’s open access strategy continues to drive impact and equity - August 8, 2024
Springer Nature has announced that 44% of its published articles are now open access (OA), marking a significant milestone in the publisher's ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and impact of scientific research. The 2023 OA report underscores the success of Springer Nature’s approach to open access,… Read More
HARRASSOWITZ announces partnership with OA Switchboard to enhance scholarly resource management - August 5, 2024
HARRASSOWITZ, a leading provider of scholarly periodicals and e-resources for academic libraries, has announced its new status as a Certified Partner of OA Switchboard. This partnership is set to streamline the sharing of publication metadata, facilitating smoother communication between publishers, institutions, and funders. The… Read More
Achievements of the first DEAL agreement phase highlighted in new publication - August 2, 2024
The German-wide DEAL consortium has released a new publication showcasing the significant achievements of its first contract phase with publishers Wiley and Springer Nature. This comprehensive infographic brochure, The First DEAL Agreements 2019-2023: Setting the Path for Open… Read More
cOAlition s unveils pricing framework to promote global equity in scholarly publishing - July 31, 2024
cOAlition S has announced the release of a new pricing framework aimed at fostering global equity in scholarly publishing. Developed by Information Power in consultation with funders, libraries, consortia, and publishers, the framework seeks to promote discussion, enhance transparency, and inspire… Read More
OECD data, publications, and analysis now freely accessible - July 24, 2024
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has announced a major transition to an open-access information model, making its extensive data, publications, and analysis freely accessible to the public. This move marks a significant step in promoting transparency and enabling broader dissemination of important economic and… Read More
New report sheds light on no-fee open access publishing in Africa - July 22, 2024
EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) has released an insightful report titled ‘Landscape of No-Fee Open Access Publishing in Africa.’ The report provides a comprehensive overview of Diamond Open Access (OA) journals in Africa, which are journals that do not charge fees to authors or… Read More
IOP Publishing launches open access journals series focused on Machine Learning and AI - July 18, 2024
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the launch of a revolutionary series of open access journals dedicated to the application and development of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) across various scientific disciplines. This new series, the first of its kind, will explore the transformative impact of… Read More
IIT Kharagpur and Wiley announce new open access partnership - July 15, 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, have announced a open access agreement. This partnership, Wiley's first with IIT Kharagpur, will be effective throughout 2024 and aims… Read More
