Why do researchers often prefer safe over risky projects?
Reward schemes that motivate effort inherently discourage scientific risk-taking, says new paper published by PLOS
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SirsiDynix and Recollect partner on library initiative
Arrangement "will enable more libraries to preserve, manage, and showcase their archives and special collections in an engaging way"
Sage on mission to amplify black voices in academia
Academic publisher Sage has extended its partnership with Universal Write Publications (UWP) through 2026. The collaboration, which began in 2021, aims to support the…
440f Springer Nature published articles now open access
Springer Nature says its approach towards open access (OA) "continues to deliver the highest impact for its authors and the research community" A new…
Review in the age of generative AI
Generative AI technologies can offer sustainable and impactful solutions, writes Markus Kaindl
Springer Nature in open access books deal with Qatar National Library
Agreement marks eighth OA book agreement for publisher and its fourth institutional OA book agreement
Pricing framework to foster global equity in scholarly publishing
Framework provides users with guiding principles, data, information, and tools to implement more equitable pricing
Big Ten Academic Alliance launches library publishing pilot
Project will create unified discovery layer for diverse publishing platforms of participating libraries
Managing the risks of AI in libraries
AI can offer many benefits to research libraries and their users – but it’s also important to be aware of the risks, explains Jon…
Clarivate releases annual G20 scorecard
For the first time report includes data for European Union and G20’s new permanent member, the African Union
Springer Nature report “highlights progress across several divisions”
Report "outlines role that continued investment in technology is playing in supporting its staff in accelerating publication process"
CCC “pioneers solution for content usage in internal AI systems”
“It is possible to be pro-AI and pro-copyright, and to couple AI with respect for creators"