Jisc welcomes UKRI’s Response to Digital Research Infrastructure report - October 4, 2024
Jisc has expressed strong support for UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) response to the Mapping Federation Journeys for Optimising the UK Digital Research Infrastructure report. The report highlights the importance of enhancing the UK’s digital research infrastructure (DRI)… Read More
New Clarivate report reveals challenges and trends shaping IP operations - October 1, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has released a comprehensive survey-based report titled Excellence in IP Operations, offering valuable insights and best practices for optimizing intellectual property (IP) operations. The report sheds light on the current challenges and opportunities faced by… Read More
EDP Sciences releases 2024 Transparency Report for Mathematics Journals: A continued commitment to open access - September 26, 2024
EDP Sciences, in collaboration with the Société de Mathématiques Appliquées et Industrielles (SMAI), has released its 2024 Transparency Report for mathematics journals, showcasing their ongoing dedication to transparency in open access (OA) publishing. This report is part of the "Road to Open" series, which… Read More
EBSCO Information Services releases 2025 Serials Price Projection Report for libraries and publishers - September 25, 2024
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Serials Price Projection Report, providing critical insights into the financial landscape that libraries and publishers will encounter as they approach the upcoming renewal season. This year's report forecasts overall effective publisher price increases for… Read More
Australian Publishers Association survey highlights industry’s sustainability progress - September 23, 2024
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has released key findings from its recent sustainability survey, shedding light on how the publishing industry is addressing climate change. The survey provides a comprehensive look at the environmental practices of Australian publishers, revealing both progress and areas for improvement as the… Read More
Survey shows Canadian physicians embracing digital tools, but system integration remains a challenge - September 23, 2024
A new survey commissioned by Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reveals that while Canadian physicians are increasingly adopting digital health tools, significant barriers remain in fully integrating these technologies into the healthcare system. Conducted by Leger, the 2024 National Survey of Canadian Physicians… Read More
Study unveils impact of research assessments on UK legal scholarship: A 30-year analysis - August 30, 2024
A study has revealed the profound impact that the UK's Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) have had on legal academic publishing over the past three decades. Conducted by Professors Johanna Gibson of Queen Mary University of London and Phillip Johnson of Cardiff University,… Read More
South Korea’s research and innovation landscape examined in the latest Nature Index - August 22, 2024
South Korea's position as a global leader in research and innovation is under scrutiny as the Nature Index 2024 South Korea supplement reveals both strengths and challenges in the nation's scientific landscape. Despite substantial investments in research and development (R&D) and a rich history of innovation, the… Read More
ARL Statistics Revision Task Force releases final report - August 9, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the release of the final report by its Statistics Revision Task Force. The task force, which began its work in the spring of 2022, was charged with reviewing the ARL Statistics survey and recommending improvements to… Read More
Springer Nature’s open access strategy continues to drive impact and equity - August 8, 2024
Springer Nature has announced that 44% of its published articles are now open access (OA), marking a significant milestone in the publisher's ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and impact of scientific research. The 2023 OA report underscores the success of Springer Nature’s approach to open access,… Read More