When politics meets publishing: researchers fight back
Read about how federal pressures to remove EDI-related data are impacting the scientific community – and what they’re doing about it.
Art, accessibility, and AI: the power of visuals in scientific storytelling
Discover the importance of visuals for engaging readers, best practices for inclusivity and accessibility, and views on the role of AI.
The BMJ pushes back on “anti-gender ideology”
Read more about the BMJ’s response to the US government instruction for CDC authors to withdraw articles reporting sex and gender data.
Unlocking the potential of AI in global healthcare: is international research collaboration the key?
Discover the benefits of international collaboration when incorporating AI in life science research.
Paying patient and public reviewers: is The BMJ’s bold move justified?
The BMJ will now pay patient and public reviewers. Learn why this move matters for diversity in patient engagement and the future of medical publishing.
21st Annual Meeting of ISMPP – Diversity and Innovation: In Concert
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Redefining research ethics for a fairer future
Discover how the most recent update to the Declaration of Helsinki aims to shape a more ethical future for research.
Good as gold: will fee-free diamond OA outshine the APC-based model?
Diamond OA is gaining momentum as gold OA remains under scrutiny. Will diamond offer all the solutions?
Does broadening OA spell financial challenges for publishers and authors?
As OA publishing increases, article processing charges can price authors out. Will OA mandates also lead to issues for publishers?
Pay to publish, but free to read: are APCs equitable?
Explore how increasing open access revenue signals challenges for global researchers trying to publish free-to-read articles. How can publishing move forward?
Overcoming barriers to greater diversity in scholarly communication
Read about practical tools aimed at introducing more inclusive practices in academic publishing.
Can open access be made more equitable?
Read about inequities in terms of which researchers benefit most from open access and what could be done to help.
Opening the door to open science: progress and challenges
As some aspects of the open science movement gain ground, recent data from UNESCO show a mixed outlook regarding its global impact.
Open access publishing: broadening the impact of research
Find out how open access publications are cited by more diverse audiences than those behind paywalls.
Breaking barriers: challenging English-language dominance in scientific publishing
Read about changes that journals can make to remove barriers for non-native English speakers, including being open to new technologies such as AI.
Double blinding in peer review: does author anonymity have benefits?
Find out how anonymising author identity can make peer review more equitable.