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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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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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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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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How Culture Shapes Academia in China: A Guide for Western Publishers and Journals

With the continuous advancement of China’s scientific research capabilities in recent years, there’s been a growing interest, both domestically and abroad, in China’s scientific research landscape. Many Western publishers, academic journals, research societies, and universities are enthusiastic about forging connections and collaborations with the Chinese academic community. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances […]
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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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