Over 125 scientific research and publishing organisations join together to oppose the proposed administration policy forcing immediate free distribution of peer-reviewed journal articles – December 19, 2019
In a new major letter signalling deep concern, more than 125 organisations – representing publishers in scientific and medical societies, global companies, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – have expressed their strong opposition to a proposed Administration policy that would mandate immediate free distribution of… Read More
Taylor & Francis unveils new apprenticeship programme for the next generation in publishing – December 19, 2019
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at helping the next generation start their career in the publishing sector. The new scheme offers anyone over the age of 16 the chance to obtain an Apprenticeship Qualification, while gaining vital occupational experience… Read More
Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL moves to Oxford University Press – December 19, 2019
AOAC INTERNATIONAL has announced that the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL will be exclusively available through Oxford University Press, starting January 1, 2020. The move offers subscribers a user friendly online platform with exclusive features and functionality, discounts on Oxford University Press books,… Read More
MBoC is one of the first journals to participate in portable peer review platform – December 19, 2019
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is one of the first journals to participate in a new platform that enables journal-independent, ‘portable’ peer review. A research manuscript submitted to the platform, Review Commons, will be reviewed by experts for technical rigor and its contribution to the… Read More
Prof. Zita Vale appointed Section Editor-in-Chief for ‘Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles’ in Electronics – December 19, 2019
Open access publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) has announced the appointment of Professor Zita Vale as Section Editor-in-Chief for the section ‘Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles’ in Electronics. Zita Vale is Full Professor at the Engineering School of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal. She… Read More