In a series of panel discussions and special events, Lausanne-based Frontiers is rolling out its ‘Open Science Charter’ at COP28 in Dubai.
Research Publishing: Projekt DEAL, Springer Nature in New Five-Year Accord
The three-publisher program devised to elevate German open-access research publication reports that it expects a formal signing of a new accord within weeks.
Research Publishing: Switzerland’s Frontiers Announces a Flat-Fee Partnership
Potentially dwarfing its University of California deal, Switzerland’s Frontiers opens a 223-journal flat-fee program with the University of Kansas.
Academic Publishing: Springer Nature Acquires Slimmer AI’s Science Division
The Dutch Slimmer AI’s science division moves to Springer Nature in a partnership intended to support editors and research writers.
Sustainability: SBTi Verifies Springer Nature’s Targets
The Sustainable Business Report that Springer Nature released in April gets an update with new verifications of its targets from SBTi.
Taylor & Francis: A Platform for Pitching Submissions to Its Journals
Taylor & Francis describes its new platform as offering research writers a way to find ‘the right home’ for their ‘rejected manuscripts.’
Buchmesse’s 75th Year: ‘Frankfurt Academic’ Programming
While the international book publishing trade holds sway at Frankfurt, academic programming will make a strong showing in October.
UK: Oxford University Press Opens Topical Interdisciplinary Research Tool
A cross-disciplinary approach is planned for Oxford University Press’ newly announced “Intersections” online academic resource.
Publishers Association Cheers the UK Rejoining Horizon
Boosting science research and publishing, says the Publishers Association’s Dan Conway, the UK’s Horizon/Copernicus move is good news.
Elsevier and Projekt DEAL: More Open Access in Germany
The Projekt DEAL program inks its third major research-publishing agreement, as Elsevier signs a five-year transformative agreement.