SPARC offers Open Science recommendations for Senate’s ASAP initiative - July 16, 2025
SPARC has submitted key recommendations to the US Senate in response to the newly launched American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP), a bipartisan initiative introduced in June 2025 by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). The initiative aims to accelerate scientific progress in the United States… Read More
COPE and STM release new guidance to support integrity in guest-edited collections - July 9, 2025
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) have published two new resources aimed at strengthening editorial integrity in guest-edited collections. These collections—often released as special issues or themed volumes curated by subject experts—play a… Read More
Uganda’s National Science Council launches open science policy to promote equitable research access - June 12, 2025
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) has adopted a national open science policy following a broad consultative process involving researchers, policymakers, academic leaders, and civil society stakeholders. The policy has been developed with support from EIFL and aligns with Uganda’s upcoming Strategic Plan for… Read More
DIAMAS issues international recommendations and guidelines to support Diamond Open Access - June 2, 2025
The DIAMAS Project has released a set of international recommendations and guidelines aimed at supporting Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing, offering a flexible framework for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors, and policymakers. These guidelines, published on Zenodo, build upon two years of work and consultation with diverse communities… Read More
IOP Publishing strengthens research data sharing with new policy for environmental journals - April 2, 2025
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is advancing its commitment to open science by introducing a new data-sharing policy for Environmental Research: Food Systems (ERFS) and Environmental Research: Climate (ERCL). Under this policy, authors must publicly share the research data supporting their articles unless legal or ethical constraints prevent disclosure.… Read More
Wiley releases AI guidelines to support ethical and effective authorship - March 14, 2025
Wiley, a global leader in research and learning, has introduced new guidelines to help authors navigate the ethical, practical, and technical aspects of AI use in manuscript preparation. Announced at the London Book Fair, the guidelines aim to preserve author authenticity while ensuring content reliability, intellectual property… Read More
UKRI developing new research data policy framework to advance open research practices - December 18, 2024
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced plans to develop a new research data policy framework aimed at maximizing the value of data generated from UKRI-funded research and supporting a culture of open research and innovation. The framework is being developed in collaboration with research councils, Research… Read More
HEPI releases policy note on accelerating translational research for societal impact - November 7, 2024
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has published a new policy note titled Advancing Translational Research (Policy Note 57), exploring the critical role of turning academic discoveries into practical, real-world solutions. Authored by Lan Murdock, Senior Corporate Communications Manager at Taylor… Read More
Taylor & Francis launches new guide to support patient authors in medical publishing - October 28, 2024
Taylor & Francis has introduced a pioneering resource designed to empower patients as active contributors to medical research publications. Titled Guidance for Patient Authors, the guide provides step-by-step instructions tailored to help patient authors understand and navigate the publication process, supporting a growing movement… Read More
University of Zagreb adopts Open Science Policy to promote accessibility and collaboration in research - October 25, 2024
University of Zagreb adopts Open Science Policy to promote accessibility and collaboration in research. The University of Zagreb has formally adopted a comprehensive Open Science Policy, marking a significant step toward enhancing research accessibility and collaboration. The policy, approved by the University Senate during a regular meeting,… Read More
