Open Consultation: Crafting a vision for European repositories - July 22, 2024
European repositories play a crucial role in the open science landscape by acquiring, preserving, and providing open access to a vast array of valuable research outputs. Recognizing their importance, OpenAIRE, LIBER, SPARC Europe, and COAR unveiled a joint… Read More
New report sheds light on no-fee open access publishing in Africa - July 22, 2024
EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) has released an insightful report titled ‘Landscape of No-Fee Open Access Publishing in Africa.’ The report provides a comprehensive overview of Diamond Open Access (OA) journals in Africa, which are journals that do not charge fees to authors or… Read More
Open Access Journal publishing faces output and integrity challenges - July 19, 2024
Open Access (OA) Journal publishing, which has seen significant growth over recent years, is now encountering substantial challenges. Despite the market size expanding from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion in 2024, the actual output of OA publications has slowed across various regions, including China. For the first time… Read More
Springer Nature’s 2023 Annual Progress Report highlights technological advancements and record achievements - July 17, 2024
Springer Nature continues to play a crucial role in aiding researchers, clinicians, students, and teachers in addressing the world's biggest challenges. The 2023 Annual Progress Report, published today, emphasizes the company's significant advancements across its Research, Health, and Education divisions, showcasing the increasing role… Read More
Clarivate releases annual G20 scorecard highlighting global research and innovation trends - July 17, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today unveiled its annual G20 scorecard, offering a comprehensive analysis of research and innovation capabilities across G20 members. Compiled by expert analysts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™, this year's report introduces data for… Read More
PLA releases 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report highlighting digital equity roles - July 17, 2024
The Public Library Association (PLA) has published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report, offering critical insights into the technological capacities, resources, and challenges faced by public libraries across the United States. The national survey reveals emerging trends and underscores the evolving role of… Read More
‘Insights 2024: Attitudes toward AI’ report reveals researchers and clinicians believe in AI’s potential but demand transparency - July 12, 2024
A recent study by Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics, highlights a growing interest in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among researchers and clinicians. The "Insights 2024: Attitudes toward AI" report, based on a survey of 3,000 researchers and clinicians across 123… Read More
OSTP updates financial analysis of public access policy - July 5, 2024
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released an updated financial analysis report, addressing questions about the implications of removing paywalls from all federally funded research. This latest report marks the third attempt by OSTP to outline the potential funding… Read More
cOAlition S embraces global feedback on the “Towards Responsible Publishing” proposal - July 3, 2024
cOAlition S has announced the release of a comprehensive report detailing the findings of a global consultation on the "Towards Responsible Publishing" (TRP) proposal. The TRP proposal, crafted by cOAlition S, envisions a future scholarly communication system that is fit for purpose and aims… Read More
LIBER endorses efforts to enhance access to research results - July 2, 2024
LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche) has expressed strong support for the recent study, “Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes.” LIBER is urging the Directorate General for Research and Innovation to implement the ambitious recommendations… Read More
