2021 International Open Access Week is here!
Find out more about this year’s Open Access Week, themed ‘It matters how we open knowledge: building structural equity’.
Will preprint articles replace publication in traditional peer-reviewed journals?
The suggestion that preprints could replace traditional journals has been debated. Dr Haseeb Irfanullah provides arguments against this view.
How to combat health misinformation: insights from a communication and human behaviour expert
Read Brian Southwell’s perspective on what can be done to prevent misinformation and build public trust in science.
Open access publishing seeks to improve equity, but article processing charges may have the opposite effect
A recent study found that authors with certain characteristics are more likely to publish open access, potentially leading to bias.
Should open science focus more on open methods?
We’ve heard of open data, but should we also consider open methods as standard?
Shedding light on hybrid open access
Analysis of Elsevier’s article metadata and invoicing information provides insights into the uptake of hybrid open access.
Universal access to scientific knowledge: UNESCO outlines the scope of its Recommendation on Open Science
Find out more about the proposed policies and progress towards their adoption.
Is there a citation advantage with open access?
Learn whether open access journal articles benefit from a citation advantage over subscription journal articles.
The evolving role of medical communications professionals: insights from a Publication Lead
Publication Lead Chris Brooks discusses the impact of COVID-19 on medical communications.
Overcoming scientific communication challenges during COVID-19: insights from a Global Publications Director
Read Lucy Turner’s perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on medical publications and congresses.
Plan S drives Science journals to adopt compliant open access policy
Publisher of Science journals update their Green open access policy for authors of research funded by cOAlition S organisations to allow Plan S compliance.
Open science is accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Find out how COVID-19 has benefited data sharing and what your organisation can do to advance open science from the State of Open Data 2020 report.
How to achieve inclusivity and diversity in medical research: insights from a disability activist
Read Becca Wilson’s perspectives on the current reality and future opportunities for disability inclusivity in medical research and communications.
Find routes to Plan S compliance with the cOAlition S Journal Checker Tool
Learn more about this useful tool for checking compliance when publishing cOAlition S funded research articles.
Meeting report: summary of Day 2 of the 2021 ISMPP Annual Meeting
Missed the meeting? Read our report to get up to speed!
Combatting research integrity breaches: insights from Suzanne Farley, Director of the Springer Nature Research Integrity Group
Read Suzanne Farley’s perspectives on the steps one publisher is taking to address the growing problem of research misconduct.