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.
The vital role of inclusive publishing in advancing science
Explore how inclusive publishing offers scientific and societal value beyond traditional citation metrics.
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.
Meeting report: summary of Day 3 of the 21st Annual Meeting of ISMPP
If you’ve already caught up on Days 1 and 2 of ISMPP, don’t miss our summary of the third and final day—read it here.
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.
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.
Meeting report: summary of Day 2 of the 2025 ISMPP European Meeting
Already read our day one report from ISMPP EU 2025? Here’s everything you need to know from day two!
Overcoming barriers to greater diversity in scholarly communication
Read about practical tools aimed at introducing more inclusive practices in academic publishing.
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.
International Women’s Day 2023: can medical publishing do more to #EmbraceEquity?
Women remain underrepresented in medical publishing; we reflect on recent posts from The Publication Plan looking at contributory factors and steps to equity.
Zero Discrimination Day: what can the medical publications community do?
Find out more about efforts to end discrimination and promote health equity.
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.
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.
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.
Meeting report: summary of Day 2 of the 2021 ISMPP Annual Meeting
Missed the meeting? Read our report to get up to speed!