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
GetFTR expands services to boost discoverability and accuracy for open-access content - July 12, 2024
In a significant development for the research community, Get Full Text Research (GetFTR) has announced the expansion of its services for open-access publishers. This initiative aims to address the challenges researchers face in identifying open-access content within their discovery tools, ensuring they do not miss out on… Read More
Frontiers expands partnership options for institutions with fully OA flat fee model - July 11, 2024
Frontiers, an open-access publisher dedicated to advancing scientific research, has unveiled an initiative aimed at revolutionizing institutional partnerships. The company has launched a new flat fee open access model designed to provide institutions with unlimited publishing opportunities across all Frontiers journals. With over a decade of experience… Read More
Karger Publishers expands open access options with more subscribe to open journals - July 11, 2024
Karger Publishers has announced the expansion of its innovative Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot program, set to include two additional journals in 2025. This move underscores Karger's commitment to its 'Open for Open' approach, broadening the availability of open access (OA) content across diverse scientific fields. Entering… Read More
Romania joins the open science movement - July 11, 2024
2024 marks a significant milestone for Romania as it officially joins the global open science movement through centralized open access agreements. This year, Romanian researchers will gain the ability to publish their work open access (OA) thanks to transformative agreements, such as the one recently negotiated between IOP Publishing and… Read More
OSTP updates financial analysis of public access policy - July 5, 2024
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released an updated financial analysis report, addressing questions about the implications of removing paywalls from all federally funded research. This latest report marks the third attempt by OSTP to outline the potential funding… Read More
