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Feb
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Creating Inclusive Learning Resources: Tips for Societies and Publishers

Societies and publishers are increasingly using their platforms to promote their field in novel ways, such as by hosting awards or creating useful infographics to disseminate shareable information. These organizations now also produce learning resources targeting many audiences, ranging from current professionals to kindergarteners, with the aim of promoting their field. While this is a […]
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31
Jan
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Geographical Differences in Open Access Ecosystems: Implications for Research Societies and Publishers

Open access (OA) has moved from a niche challenger to conventional scholarly publishing, to a movement that is transforming the traditional academic publishing landscape. In response to the rise of OA and the overall shift to open science, many publishers and societies have shifted to fully open or hybrid OA models to meet the increasing […]
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11
Jan
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How Societies are Engaging With and Supporting Science Educators

Besides researchers themselves, two important stakeholders in academia are research societies and educators. The contribution of educators to research is often overlooked; nevertheless, they play a vital role in driving forward academia by Hence, for research societies, engaging with and supporting science educators are vital steps for promoting their own fields and achieving their missions. […]
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21
Nov
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5 Action Points for Publishers to Improve Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability is a globally crucial issue. Non-sustainable human activities have caused some frightening changes in the world, making it clear that all people and industries have a role to play in improving sustainability. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set up in 2015 with a target of tackling these issues by 2030. However, […]
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04
Nov
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Creating Customized Content Packages: Tips for Societies and Publishers

Research societies play many critical roles in research as advocates for researchers, as resources for the latest findings and standards, and as organizers of conferences and public health programs. However, many societies have felt funding pressures recently. Research societies have traditionally relied on three main revenue streams: journals and publications, conferences, and membership dues. Conferences […]
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