NISO publishes revised Journal Article versions recommended practice for scholarly publishing - October 6, 2026
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a revised edition of its Journal Article Versions (JAV) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-8-2026), updating guidance on how different versions of scholarly journal articles are identified and communicated throughout the publication lifecycle. Originally released in 2008 through a collaboration between… Read More
STM issues guidance to strengthen medical and health science data sharing policies - October 1, 2026
STM has released new voluntary recommendations designed to help publishers and journals improve the clarity of data sharing information in medical and health sciences. The guidance addresses challenges unique to this field, where participant privacy, regulatory requirements, and ethical obligations make generic policy language difficult to apply.… Read More
Oxford University Press updates AI disclosure guidelines for authors and editors - September 16, 2026
Oxford University Press (OUP) has updated its author and editor guidelines on the responsible, appropriate, and transparent use of artificial intelligence. The new policy outlines what forms of AI use should be disclosed when preparing manuscripts for its journals. A recent global survey of more than 2,600… Read More
Portuguese edition of DORA’s Guide for research funders launched - August 18, 2026
DORA has released the Portuguese translation of the Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations (RFO Guide). The resource is designed to support research funders in aligning evaluation processes and funding policies with principles of quality, equity, integrity, openness, and… Read More
Congress pauses implementation of OMB grant regulation revisions - August 6, 2026
The United States Senate has moved to block implementation of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed changes to federal grant regulations. On August 2, the Senate released the text of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through mid‑December. The legislation includes language prohibiting… Read More
Taylor & Francis highlights evidence on reforming doctor training to reduce prescribing errors - July 21, 2026
A policy briefing presented during Sense about Science’s Evidence Week highlighted research showing that structured, video‑enhanced feedback in medical education can significantly reduce prescribing errors among newly qualified doctors. The intervention, developed through research published in Medical Teacher, was found to halve prescribing mistakes… Read More
SSP submits comment opposing OMB proposal on federal research rules - July 20, 2026
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) joined nearly half a million public comments opposing the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Following the release of the… Read More
Intellectual Freedom Committee issues Guidelines for evaluating digital content vendors - July 15, 2026
The Intellectual Freedom Committee has released “Content Controls and Access Guidelines for Vendors,” a new document designed to assist library staff in making informed decisions when selecting third‑party digital content providers. Adopted on May 5, 2026, the guidelines provide tools to help safeguard intellectual… Read More
STM defends independent scholarly communication and merit review - July 14, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has submitted comments to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing proposed changes to federal grant regulations. STM argued that the revisions would undermine independent expert review, scholarly communication, and the dissemination of research findings.… Read More
FIZ Karlsruhe engages in EU consultation on copyright - July 14, 2026
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on revising EU copyright legislation, with particular attention to adapting the legal framework to technological developments—especially artificial intelligence—and to the requirements of research and innovation. Experts in copyright law from FIZ Karlsruhe contributed to the first… Read More
