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Nov
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5 Ways Research Societies Can Support Science Educators

In academia, aside from researchers themselves, two significant stakeholders are research societies and educators. Though the contributions of science educators are sometimes underestimated, they play a pivotal role in advancing research and driving the growth of academia. They achieve this by Therefore, for research societies, it is crucial to engage with and provide support to […]
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26
Oct
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How Publishers and Journals Can Encourage OA Submissions from Underserved Groups

Academic publishers and journals play a key role in fostering inclusivity and diversity within the research community, thus supporting equitable growth in science. The open-access (OA) ecosystem can become a more equitable platform for scholars from underserved and minority backgrounds; however, some current OA policies have been criticized for being unfair to researchers from low-income […]
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22
Sep
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12 Steps Towards Transparent and Credible Peer Review: A Guide for Journals and Publishers

As the guardians of scientific knowledge and the stewards of scholarly communication, peer reviewers play a vital role in advancing research and innovation. Transparent peer review not only nurtures confidence within the research community but also bolsters the bedrock on which groundbreaking discoveries are erected. It’s therefore not surprising that various journals and publishers like […]
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30
Aug
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What Academic Publishers Need to Know About STM’s SDG Roadmap: A Handy Infographic

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were launched in 2015, are a blueprint for creating a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society, and academic publishers play a significant role in achieving these goals. Recently, STM, a not-for-profit association of academic publishers, has released the first part (i.e., Level 1) of an SDG Roadmap to […]
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26
Jul
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Converting Subscription-Based Journals to Open Access: A Handy Guide to the “Subscribe to Open” Model

As the shift toward open access publishing gains momentum, research publishers and societies have implemented various changes in how they manage their subscription-based journals. One of these, “Subscribe to Open” (S2O), is a pragmatic approach that enables the transformation of subscription journals into open access, providing free and immediate online availability of research without relying […]
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