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Mar
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The Rise of Preprints in the Biomedical Sciences: Implications for Research Publishers

Preprints are drafts of scientific articles that are publicly shared before they have been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in a scientific journal. Preprint servers are online platforms that host these preprints. Preprints have a long history in the physical sciences. The first modern-day preprint server, arXiv, was launched in 1991 by Cornell physicist Paul […]
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21
Feb
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How Societies are Contributing to Multilingual Science

English is undoubtedly the lingua franca of academic communication. Greek, Latin, Arabic, French, and German have each previously enjoyed this status, but none became so deeply entrenched as English. In fact, English is so pervasive in science and academia in many countries that English-language papers outnumber those published in the native language. For example, English-language […]
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03
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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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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Jan
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Crafting a Patent Communication Strategy: Tips for Universities

Universities are both large producers of intellectual property (IP) through their research activities and large consumers of IP through their instruction. Patents for inventions are one of the major IP products created by research institutes and universities. The number of patents being issued worldwide increased over the past year, and in 2021, according to Statista, […]
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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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