New STM report highlights urgent need for stronger digital identity verification in academic publishing - November 7, 2024
In an era where digital advancements are reshaping the academic publishing landscape, the integrity of scholarly work faces growing threats. In response, STM Solutions has released a new report titled Trusted Identity in Academic Publishing: The Central Role of Digital Identity in Research Integrity.… Read More
New research provides roadmap for publishers to align with sustainable development goals - November 7, 2024
Kudos, a leading service dedicated to amplifying the impact of research, has unveiled new insights aimed at helping publishers better align with researchers’, institutions’, and policymakers’ expectations related to sustainability. The comprehensive report, informed by data collected from a global survey of over 4,500 researchers, tele interviews… Read More
Springer Nature cuts logistics emissions by 50%, advancing toward net zero by 2040 - November 1, 2024
Global research publisher Springer Nature has announced significant strides in its journey toward net zero emissions by 2040, as reported in its latest annual Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The report highlights a 50% reduction in logistics emissions since the 2019 baseline and a nearly… Read More
SPARC Europe’s Retain Project promotes rights retention for open access in research - November 1, 2024
The Retain project, spearheaded by SPARC Europe as part of the Knowledge Rights 21 initiative, has released a new position paper advocating for rights retention to enhance the open dissemination of research knowledge. Titled ‘Retaining rights in research outputs to enable… Read More
ALPSP, FEP, and STM respond to European Commission’s report on access and reuse of research data - October 25, 2024
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP), the Federation of European Publishers (FEP), and the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) have acknowledged the European Commission’s May 2024 report titled “Improving access to… Read More
IEEE Global Survey: AI expected to dominate technology landscape in 2025 - October 24, 2024
In its latest annual survey, IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization, reveals that AI is anticipated to lead as the most critical technology in 2025. This finding from "The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: an IEEE Global Study" marks AI as the top priority… Read More
IOP Publishing study unveils challenges and varied adoption of open data sharing in physical sciences - October 21, 2024
A new study from IOP Publishing (IOPP) reveals significant differences in the adoption of open data sharing practices among physical science research communities, with barriers varying across disciplines. The study, which analyzed over 30,000 research articles, was detailed in the white paper "Bringing Researchers… Read More
cOAlition S releases independent study assessing the impact of Plan S on scholarly communication - October 16, 2024
cOAlition S has announced the release of an independent study evaluating the impact of Plan S on the academic publishing landscape, five years after its launch. Conducted by scidecode science consulting, the study, titled “Galvanising the Open Access Community: A Study on the Impact… Read More
Wiley releases FY24 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing commitment to sustainability - October 11, 2024
Wiley, a global leader in research and education, has published its FY24 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its ongoing efforts toward building a more sustainable and equitable future. Through its "Advancing Sustainability through Knowledge" (ASK) strategy, the company continues to make significant… Read More
O’Reilly 2024 State of Security Survey reveals critical AI skills gap as organizations grapple with evolving cyber threats - October 7, 2024
O’Reilly, the leading source for insight-driven learning in technology and business, has released its 2024 State of Security Survey report, revealing a concerning disconnect between the rapidly evolving cyber threats and the readiness of security teams to combat them. This comprehensive study, which surveyed… Read More
