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Dec
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What is PubScholar, China’s New Academic Database? An Introduction for Western Research Publishers, Societies, and Universities

China has recently introduced a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of academic resources with the launch of PubScholar, a public academic platform launched by the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This development, as reported by China Science Daily, marks a significant move towards challenging the traditionally dominant (privately owned) CNKI, […]
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10
Dec
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The Potential of Open Access in Promoting Human Rights

Global challenges like pandemics, armed conflict, and climate change bring to light enduring global disparities, particularly for fair and equitable access to research. Open access (OA) publishing primarily aims to increase access to knowledge, promote collaboration, enhance visibility, and encourage public engagement. In fact, access to scientific knowledge unlocks the potential to fulfil other basic […]
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14
Nov
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Streamlining the Open Access Publication Process: 9 Ways Research Publishers Can Support Authors

OA policies are increasingly being mandated by many academic organizations and OA publications are still showing strong growth. Many researchers are publicly supportive of OA, but have reported barriers to putting their work in OA publications, citing issues such as article processing charges (APCs) and the perceived legitimacy of OA publishing. Publishing is already a […]
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10
Nov
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7 Ways Research Societies Can Support Science for Peace and Development

In a world marked by complexities and challenges, the pursuit of peace and sustainable development has become paramount. Science, with its transformative potential, stands at the forefront of this endeavor. Research societies, as the linchpin of the scientific community, play a pivotal role in advancing the cause of science for peace and development. At the […]
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06
Nov
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China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI): A Vital Player in China’s Research Landscape

Lately, China has been making significant strides across various research domains, catching the eye of Western publishers and academic societies. However, grasping the intricacies of China’s research environment and its key players can be a bit of a challenge. In this article, we’re here to introduce you to CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), an integral […]
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25
Sep
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How AI is Revolutionizing Scholarly Manuscript Evaluation in Publishing: An Interview with Nishchay Shah

Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new vistas for scholarly journals and publishers. Today, in order to delve into this transformative technology, we are chatting with Nishchay Shah, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Cactus Communications. Nishchay shares insights on how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing manuscript evaluation. We’ll also explore how AI is enhancing the peer review process, […]
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