Where’s the policy and financial support for OA books?
Ros Pyne explores findings from a collaborative white paper with COARD into the geographic reach of OA book scholarship
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OA books ‘have greater usage and higher citations’
Open access (OA) books are reaching more countries and have greater usage and higher citation numbers than non-OA books
Springer Nature enticed by DORA aura
Springer Nature has formally signed up to the principles outlined in the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, commonly known as DORA
Initiative to open up Covid-19 research further
Several leading publishers, along with Digital Science's ReadCube, are part of an initiative to facilitate access to literature relevant to Covid-19 research
Springer Nature commits to transition majority of journals
Approach means Plan S-funded authors will be able to continue to submit research to these publications
Springer Nature launches global learning support programme
Springer Nature is launching a global programme to support learning and teaching at higher education institutions worldwide, in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak
UKSG meeting cancelled amid further reaction to health crisis
The scholarly communications industry continues to react to the health crisis, in terms of practical measures to protect business and staff – as well…
Working together to protect from cyber attacks
Nick Fowler and Steven Inchcoombe introduce SNSI, an initiative to solve the cyber challenges facing the scholarly communications industry
Reactions to UKRI consultation announcement
There has been a mixed, but largely positive, reaction to the UKRI's consultation on open access policy
Springer Nature warns cOAlition S over Transformative Journals
Springer Nature has issued an appeal to cOAlition S not to 'lose the opportunity' that it says its Transformative Journals offer to accelerate the…
Open Book: Kick-starting open data support
Szabi Steiner describes efforts to encourage data sharing at City, University of London
VIEWPOINT: The role of health care professionals in a changing sector
The health care sector is undergoing a significant change, moving away from a system of caring for the sick to early intervention, prevention and…