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AATCC Journal of Research to Transition to become open access journal in 2025 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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


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