‘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
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
