European Diamond Capacity Hub launched to propel Diamond Open Access publishing in Europe - January 23, 2025
A transformative step towards equitable scholarly publishing was taken with the launch of the European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) in Madrid. This pioneering initiative aims to advance Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing across Europe, fostering inclusivity and collaboration in academic publishing. The launch event was hosted at… Read More
MDPI and Jisc consortium renew open access agreement for 2025 - January 23, 2025
MDPI, a leading open access publisher, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Jisc consortium for 2025. This extension underscores a shared commitment to advancing open access publishing and ensuring widespread accessibility to high-quality research in the UK. The agreement continues to… Read More
Dutch Research Institutions and Elsevier sign new agreements to advance open access leadership - January 20, 2025
Dutch research institutions and Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, have entered into new agreements aimed at supporting open access publishing and advancing the Netherlands’ status as a leader in open science. The agreements, which began on January 1, 2025, will run for two… Read More
Microbiology Society Signs Publish and Read agreement with Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences - January 20, 2025
The Microbiology Society has announced a three-year Publish and Read agreement with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (Peking Union Medical College), one of China's most prestigious medical schools. Effective from 2025, the agreement is designed to enhance access to microbiological… Read More
ResearchGate and BMJ Group expand partnership to boost open access publishing - January 20, 2025
ResearchGate, a leading professional network for researchers, and BMJ Group, a global healthcare knowledge provider and open access (OA) pioneer, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance the visibility and impact of BMJ's open access journals. This development extends the existing Journal Home collaboration… Read More
ALMASI Project launches to strengthen non-profit open access publishing across Africa, Latin America, and Europe - January 20, 2025
The ALMASI project, a groundbreaking three-year initiative aimed at enhancing non-profit open access publishing in Africa, Latin America, and Europe, officially launched in Madrid, Spain. The project, involving 15 partners and funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, seeks to establish a sustainable and inclusive scholarly communication… Read More
IEEE and CAPES sign transformative agreement to advance open access publishing in Brazil - January 16, 2025
IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization committed to advancing technology for humanity, has announced a groundbreaking three-year open access agreement with the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). CAPES, a federal agency within Brazil's Ministry of Education, supports advanced education and research. This… Read More
Acta Acustica transitions to Diamond Open Access, promoting equitable global research in acoustics - January 16, 2025
The European Acoustics Association (EAA) and EDP Sciences are proud to announce that Acta Acustica, a leading journal in the field of acoustics, has transitioned to Diamond Open Access (OA) as of January 1, 2025. This milestone continues the journal’s commitment to accessibility, following… Read More
American Academy of Neurology launches Neurology® Open Access journal - January 13, 2025
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has unveiled its latest addition to the Neurology® family of journals: Neurology® Open Access. This new peer-reviewed, online-only publication will provide free, global access to original research, reviews, case reports, and study protocols across all… Read More
NISO advances work on open access business processes standardization - January 10, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) continues to make significant progress on its work item, “Recommended Practice for Operationalizing OA Business Processes.” Launched in May 2023, the initiative aims to address challenges in transitioning from pay-to-read to open access (OA) models, a shift that has far-reaching implications… Read More
