Transformative Journals 2023 Report: Progress and challenges in the transition to open access - June 28, 2024
cOAlition S has released its latest report on the Transformative Journal (TJ) model, a key strategy developed to transition subscription-based publishers to full and immediate Open Access (OA). The 2023 data, sourced from participating publishers, sheds light on the progress and obstacles encountered in this endeavor. The… Read More
OCLC releases position paper on the future of linked data in library cataloging - June 28, 2024
OCLC, the global leader in library cataloging and metadata services, has published a new position paper titled "Linked data: The future of library cataloging." The paper underscores the significant value linked data can bring to library catalogs and outlines a strategy for supporting libraries… Read More
Clarivate report highlights societal impact and rapid growth of digital health research and innovation - June 27, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has released a comprehensive Global Research Report from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™. The report, integrating data from various Clarivate™ portfolios, underscores the profound academic and societal impacts of the burgeoning digital health sector. The report emphasizes… Read More
Nature Index shows greater emergence of Asian research institutes and steady decline in Western research predominance - June 19, 2024
The Nature Index Research Leaders 2024, released recently (previously the Nature Index Annual Tables) shows the rapid progress India has made in research output, with the country seeing a higher percentage growth in contributions to Index journals than China. The Nature Index is an open database of… Read More
The facets of Diamond OA across Europe - June 17, 2024
The richness of Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing is characterized by its diversity: from the wide-ranging disciplines it serves in multiple languages to the types of organizations and networks involved in developing, running, or maintaining it. The context of a country’s publishing industry and national political, social, and economic OA… Read More
Springer Nature, National Academy of Sciences and CSIR–NPL release first national survey to understand attitudes towards research integrity - June 14, 2024
The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in India, a collaboration between National Academy of Sciences, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), and publisher Springer Nature, indicate broad support for mandatory in-person… Read More
OUP releases Responsible Publishing Report on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - June 13, 2024
Oxford University Press (OUP) has published the latest Responsible Publishing Report outlining how—as a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact—it aligns many of its operational and publishing activities with the SDGs through its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, operating ethically, and supporting… Read More
Latest Elsevier gender equality study reveals 20 years of progress, but challenges remain for women in research and innovation - June 10, 2024
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, has unveiled its latest report, "Progress Towards Gender Equality in Research & Innovation – 2024 Review," offering a comprehensive analysis of gender equality in research. Spanning two decades, the report highlights significant progress while underscoring… Read More
MDPI sets new benchmark for publishing excellence - June 5, 2024
Open access publisher MDPI has released its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a year of significant achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. The report details a substantial growth in submissions and publications, alongside impressive satisfaction rates among authors, reviewers, and guest editors. In 2023, MDPI… Read More
Opaque AI tools threaten trustworthiness of scientific findings, says Royal Society report - May 31, 2024
A new report by the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, raises concerns about the potential downsides of using "opaque" artificial intelligence (AI) tools in scientific research. The report, titled "Science in the Age of AI," explores the opportunities and challenges presented… Read More
