eLife trial new approach to peer review
eLife is trialling a novel form of open peer review that gives authors more control over their response to reviewers.
How can you help on World Mental Health Day?
Today is World Mental Health Day, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues facing young people in a changing world.
Google launches Dataset Search
Google launches a new search tool to facilitate the discoverability of public datasets.
Predatory publishers and conferences: red flags
A recent article published in PharmaTimes explores the top warning signs that can be used to identify predatory publishers and conferences.
Should academics be rewarded for communicating their research to the public?
We consider if enough value is placed by academic institutions on efforts to communicate science to the public.
Open access to cardiology research this World Heart Day
Medical publishers get involved in #worldheartday…
New EU trials tracker reveals that half of European clinical trials have broken reporting rules
Is your institute breaking European clinical trial reporting rules? Find out using the new EU trials tracker, part of the AllTrials initiative.
World Lung Day 2018: help raise awareness of respiratory disease
Join other medical, science, and publications professionals worldwide to raise awareness of respiratory diseases on #WorldLungDay.
cOAlition S is here!
Learn more about the potential impact of cOAlition S: a commitment to make all European publicly funded research freely available by 2020.
Are better guidelines needed for ‘encore’ presentations?
Gain a better understanding of issues surrounding the preparation of encore presentations for congresses.
The patient’s voice in publications – where to start?
Get up to speed with the latest tips for increasing patient involvement in publications from Elevate Magazine.
Reduced impact factor due to journal growth
How can journal growth affect impact factor and what can be done to avoid it?
Exploring the pros and cons of funder open access platforms
In a recent publication, researchers examine whether funder open access platforms are a good idea.
Open access for all scientific papers by 2020: an impossible target?
Robert-Jan Smits, a senior European Commission official comments on whether open access for all scientific papers by 2020 is a realistic goal.
A publication from The Publication Plan
The Publication Plan team presented their own research at this year’s ISMPP meetings.
In memory of Professor Doug Altman
The Publication Plan remembers Professor Doug Altman, founder of the EQUATOR network, who passed away last month.