Innovative new features at ScienceOpen
ScienceOpen has launched a suite of powerful new features on its platform, including filters for Open Access articles and author affiliations. Using state-of-the-art technology, ScienceOpen enriches and exposes the context of research articles for a dynamic, multi-level search and discovery experience.
PLOS 2016 Annual Report Showcases A Year of Open for Discovery
Every year, PLOS releases an Annual Update of milestones and highlights. We do this for more than just archival purposes of notable research; we do this to bring to light foundational work of the many teams that help make the organization ONE PLOS.
Wiley launches content sharing pilot providing greater access to research
John Wiley & Sons Inc, is pleased to announce the launch of a content sharing pilot on Wiley Online Library. Content sharing will facilitate research collaboration by providing authors and subscribers with a simple tool for sharing free-to-read full-text articles with non-subscribers.
Open Access at De Gruyter strengthened and integrated
The independent academic publisher De Gruyter has reorganized the management of its open access business by integrating peer-reviewed open access activities more closely within Editorial activities. A separate business unit is being created to offer open access publishing services for third parties.
OpenAthens white paper illustrates the importance of information security for authentication systems
OpenAthens has published a new white paper that discusses the complexities facing information professionals and publishers when ensuring the security of access and authentication processes.
Elsevier Announces the Launch of Otolaryngology Case Reports
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of Otolaryngology Case Reports, a new open access journal publishing case reports in all areas of adult and pediatric otolaryngology.
Reprints Desk’s Article Galaxy STM Research Platform Expands Authentication Options with Implementation of OpenAthens
Research Solutions, Inc., (OTCQB: RSSS), a pioneer in cloud-based solutions for scientific research, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Reprints Desk, Inc., has joined Eduserv’s OpenAthens federation.
eLife simplifies submission for authors through new collaborations like Overleaf
eLife, the non-profit initiative inspired by research funders and led by scientists, aims to help scientists accelerate discovery by operating a platform for research communication that encourages and recognises the most responsible behaviours in science. eLife is now working with Overleaf, Manuscripts.app, PubRef and Authorea, to allow authors to write and submit research to the journal as quickly and easily as possible.
ScienceOpen launches into the New Year with 12 new publisher customers
With state-of-the-art technology ScienceOpen enriches and exposes the context of research articles for enhanced discovery and interaction.
Max Planck and Taylor & Francis Group sign open access agreement
The Max Planck Digital Library and Taylor & Francis Group have signed an agreement which enables researchers based in Max Planck institutes to publish open access in 2,390 journals, under a centrally funded arrangement.
Open Access Trends 2017: Challenges and Opportunities
Open access - the online digital delivery of scholarly research free of charge and without most copyright and licensing restrictions—has grown from a conceptual movement to transformational force in scientific, technical and medical (STM) publishing.
OpenAthens rolls out quick and easy dashboard for new publisher product
OpenAthens has delivered the first phase of OpenAthens Access, its new software as a service (SaaS) product for service providers (SP). The new dashboard unifies two previously separate systems for easier resource set up and quicker membership to federations.