DEAL Consortium and Wiley sign new 5-year OA agreement - November 29, 2023
In a move to further advance open access in scientific research, the DEAL Consortium and renowned scholarly publisher Wiley have inked a new five-year agreement. This strategic partnership, initiated by the Alliance of German Science Organizations, will empower scientists from more than 900 predominantly… Read More
IOP Publishing launches new interdisciplinary OA journal aimed at fostering a sustainable future - November 29, 2023
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is set to launch Sustainability Science and Technology, an interdisciplinary, open-access journal dedicated to advancing sustainability through cutting-edge research in science, technology, and engineering. The new journal will bring together researchers from diverse disciplines across engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, and… Read More
Frontiers Research Foundation launches Open Science Charter urging global adoption of open access by 2030 - November 27, 2023
In a bold move to address the urgent need for unrestricted access to scientific knowledge, the Frontiers Research Foundation has launched the Open Science Charter. This global initiative calls upon governments, research institutions, funders, the scientific community, and citizens worldwide to rally behind the… Read More
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and OpenAIRE partner to advance open science in the Netherlands - November 27, 2023
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and OpenAIRE, both staunch advocates for the promotion of Open Science in Europe, have formalized their commitment to this cause through a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Building on the collaborative successes of AURORA and SURF-UKB, this strategic alliance aims… Read More
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences joins PeerJ as an AIM member, offering no APCs for AUAS authors - November 27, 2023
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) has officially become a member of the PeerJ community, marking a significant milestone in Open Access publishing. By joining the Annual Institutional Membership (AIM) program, AUAS faculty, staff, and students gain the valuable opportunity to publish in any… Read More
Frontiers marks milestone with first open access publishing agreement in Japan - November 22, 2023
Open access publisher Frontiers has announced a publishing agreement with the Japanese Society for Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy (JSCIA). This partnership marks a significant milestone as Frontiers' first foray into the Japanese publishing landscape, solidifying its commitment to fostering global collaboration in the field of biology and… Read More
Milner Library and Sage Publications in deal to empower Illinois State University authors - November 22, 2023
Illinois State University's Milner Library has embarked on a pioneering collaboration with Sage Publications, ushering in a new era of accessibility and impact for the scholarly works of Illinois State University (ISU) authors. The agreement, set to take effect in January 2024, encompasses unlimited… Read More
Stanford University Press and Public Knowledge Project forge collaboration in open access journal publishing - November 20, 2023
Stanford University Press (SUP) has announced a pioneering collaboration with the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) to advance sustainable Open Access (OA) models in journal publishing. This partnership marks a significant stride in shaping the future of scholarly publishing, as a distinguished university press aligns… Read More
LIBER champions equity and diversity in scholarly communication: Insights from the Global Summit on Diamond Open Access - November 17, 2023
LIBER, the Association of European Research Libraries, remains committed to reshaping the landscape of scholarly communication, a commitment reflected in its 2023-2027 Strategy. Recognizing the vast inequalities in the publication system, even within Europe, LIBER emphasizes that equity and diversity are integral components of… Read More
Taylor & Francis and National Council on Measurement in Education forge successful partnership, achieving remarkable OA milestones - November 15, 2023
In a collaboration between Taylor & Francis (T&F) and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), the push for open access in the field of Education has yielded astonishing results. The NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment series has experienced a six-fold… Read More
