IntechOpen streamlines Open Access Book Publishing with OA Switchboard initiative sponsorship - December 8, 2023
IntechOpen, a leading academic publisher, has announced its sponsorship and active participation in the OA Switchboard books pilot initiative, alongside other key industry partners. The OA Switchboard, an independent, community-driven intermediary, is dedicated to simplifying and streamlining Open Access (OA) book… Read More
BioOne announces Subscribe to Open pilot - December 6, 2023
BioOne, the leading non-profit aggregator in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences, has announced a bold plan to offer up to 80 society titles as part of a Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot beginning in January 2026. This decision, unanimously endorsed by the BioOne Board of… Read More
EIFL, AJOL, and WACREN, with support from Wellcome, launch three-year project to strengthen diamond OA in Africa - December 6, 2023
EIFL, AJOL (African Journals Online) and WACREN (the West and Central African Research and Education Network), with support from Wellcome, are launching a three-year project that will strengthen the quality and sustainability of diamond open access (OA) publishing services across Africa… Read More
DEAL Consortium and Springer Nature renew OA agreement for Germany - December 4, 2023
The German DEAL Consortium and Springer Nature have announced the signing of a new Open Access (OA) agreement that will boost international reach and impact for Germany-based researchers and provide academic institutions in Germany with open-access publication options and reading access to world-leading content.… Read More
Bibsam’s agreement with DOAJ marks a milestone for open access in research - November 30, 2023
Bibsam, representing the National Library of Sweden on behalf of the Bibsam Consortium participating organizations, has entered into an agreement with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This collaboration is significant in the context of Sweden's commitment to achieving 100% immediate open access to all publicly… Read More
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
