The Initiative for Open Abstracts recognizes AIP Publishing for making its publications’ abstracts openly available - January 17, 2024
AIP Publishing has been highlighted by the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA) for its efforts to make its publications’ abstracts openly available to the global research community. As a supporter of open science that pledged its support of I4OA in March of 2022,… Read More
Jisc facilitates open access transition with new resources on UKRI policy compliance - January 16, 2024
In response to the evolving landscape of open access publishing and the specific requirements set by UKRI, Jisc has proactively negotiated transitional and open access agreements. These agreements are designed to empower UK research outputs to be published openly, adhering to the mandates of… Read More
Taylor & Francis boosts transparency in open access books with support for PRISM initiative - January 11, 2024
Taylor & Francis has announced its support for an initiative to boost researcher confidence in open access (OA) books and promote a better understanding of the role of peer review. Peer Review Information Service for Monographs (PRISM) provides a standardized way for publishers to… Read More
New Zealand Medical Journal embraces free open-access model, set to launch new revamped website - January 11, 2024
In a significant move to enhance accessibility and embrace a fresh approach, the New Zealand Medical Journal (NZMJ) is set to launch its redesigned website and introduce a free open-access model for subscribers on January 19, 2024. As a key scientific journal for the medical profession in… Read More
Frontiers charts bold course towards open access dominance with strategic reorganization and resizing - January 10, 2024
In a strategic move, Frontiers unveils a transformative reorganization and resizing initiative to propel open access as the default model for science publishing. The reshaping of the organization aims to enhance quality, agility, and financial resilience, ushering in a new era for the global scientific community. The… Read More
Faculty in Colorado and Wyoming unite for open access, pass resolutions to fortify library values in publisher negotiations - December 22, 2023
Faculty members at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Wyoming have recently taken a united stance in favor of open access and fair negotiations with publishers. The faculty at both institutions have passed resolutions, emphasizing their commitment to specific values in dealings with major publishers. These values… Read More
IReL’s 2022 analysis shows a rise in open access publications - December 22, 2023
The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) has published an analysis of the publication data from its 2022 open access agreements with publishers. This most recent data from agreements with 24 academic publishers shows that 3,121 articles were published open access with the support of IReL… Read More
AIP Publishing unveils new OA journal, APL Electronic Devices - December 18, 2023
AIP Publishing has announced another addition to its rapidly growing portfolio of open access publications, APL Electronic Devices, which will open for submissions in 2024. APL Electronic Devices will serve and empower the growing fields of electronics and devices research, publishing research articles, comprehensive reviews, and… Read More
Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists launch O&G Open – A new era for open access in women’s health - December 15, 2023
Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) are set to revolutionize the landscape of women's health publications with the announcement of a groundbreaking addition to ACOG's portfolio – O&G Open. This new open access journal is designed to provide a… Read More
German library consortium and Frontiers announce world’s largest fully OA agreement - December 15, 2023
Frontiers and the German National Library of Medicine (ZB MED) have announced the launch of the first transformed framework agreement - a national, fully open access flat-fee deal - for Germany. This landmark agreement is an innovative initiative designed to champion open access to… Read More
