Catch up with the OASPA 2021 Conference: recordings available
Find out more about what was covered at this year’s online conference of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).
Open access publishing seeks to improve equity, but article processing charges may have the opposite effect
A recent study found that authors with certain characteristics are more likely to publish open access, potentially leading to bias.
Should open science focus more on open methods?
We’ve heard of open data, but should we also consider open methods as standard?
Universal access to scientific knowledge: UNESCO outlines the scope of its Recommendation on Open Science
Find out more about the proposed policies and progress towards their adoption.
Open science is accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Find out how COVID-19 has benefited data sharing and what your organisation can do to advance open science from the State of Open Data 2020 report.
Improving access to scientific research: Open Pharma resource available
Find out more about the case for open access presented by Open Pharma.
The future of data sharing: insights from PLOS’ Director, Open Research Solutions
Data sharing is crucial for reproducibility. Iain Hrynaszkiewicz shares his thoughts on how publishers can promote its uptake.
Improving reproducibility in scientific research: insights from the UK Reproducibility Network
Professor Marcus Munafò discusses the importance of reproducibility in scientific research and how we can overcome barriers to achieving it.
How can we maximise the impact of scientific conferences?
Learn how the scientific community can boost the impact of conference presentations by utilising online platforms and social media.
Catch up with the OASPA 2020 Conference: recordings available
Find out more about what was covered at this year’s online conference of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).
Meeting report: summary of session 1 of the 8th EMWA Symposium
Missed the meeting? Read our report on the symposium entitled “Research integrity & the medical communicator: what we do when no one is watching.”
How research can be shared effectively to advance science: insights from the Center for Open Science
David Mellor from the Center for Open Science explains how the company is supporting and facilitating the open science movement.
Researchers call for better adoption of open science in COVID-19 research
Researchers identify flaws in current COVID-19 research and publication processes, and provide solutions using Open Science principles
As science looks to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to publish with transparency, speed and openness is ever greater
The increasing range of publication choices and demand for open access are explored in this sponsored article from Taylor & Francis Group.
Journal open access cost breakdowns will be needed for cOAlition S support
From 2022, journals will need to follow cOAlition S price transparency requirements to get paid. Find out more about the frameworks and potential benefits here.
Bibliodiversity: what is it and why is it important?
Find out more about the principles of the Jussieu Call, which aims to promote bibliodiversity alongside open access in scientific publishing.