Open with purpose for international open access week
In recognition of International Open Access week, the ISC and its members worldwide are getting behind the week’s theme and ‘Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion’.
19.10.2020
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Strong response to ISC members’ consultation on the future of scientific publishing
Over the past few months, the ISC has been gathering feedback from members on the draft discussion paper developed as part of our ongoing project on the future of scientific publishing.
06.10.2020
The future of scientific publishing under the spotlight for ISC member organizations in Europe
A virtual meeting of European ISC Member Organizations held on 10 September provided a first opportunity to share feedback and exchange ideas on the ISC's draft discussion paper on scientific and scholarly publishing.
11.09.2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Illustrates the Need for Open Science
We need more transparency in how scientific knowledge is created and communicated, especially in the context of a pandemic where science should guide important decisions affecting millions of people.
04.09.2020
Covid-19 and Access to Scientific Knowledge
The current pandemic further exposes the need for open science, unlocking the canon of science and prioritizing the interests of the public, writes Geoffrey Boulton.
06.05.2020
10 talking points on scientific publishing: From Plan S to industry disruption – what’s in store for open science?
<p>Back in January 2019, we launched a series of interviews about scientific publishing and open access. The debate was sparked by the publication in September 2018 of ‘Plan S’ – the European Commission initiative to ensure that from 1 January 2020, all scientific publications reporting on the results of publicly funded research are immediately available in Open Access. The ISC’s Lizzie Sayer has collated some of the most interesting talking points about this topical subject.</p>
31.07.2019
Distributed models for open access publishing: Q&A with Martin Eve
<p>The Open Library of Humanities has demonstrated a model for high-quality open access publishing, without Article Processing Charges. We asked Chief Executive Officer Martin Eve whether the Library could serve as inspiration for Learned Societies in a post-Plan S world.</p>
12.06.2019
Starting again with scientific publishing: Q&A with Alex Freeman
<p>‘Octopus’ will be a single platform for publishing scientific research, free to read in any language, in a format that supports rapid, informed reviewing. We speak to its creator, Alex Freeman.</p>
23.05.2019
Hybrid journal publication supports structures essential for science: Q&A with Michael Spedding
<p>Hybrid journals are a crucial source of income for many learned societies. But the Plan S initiative on scientific publishing excludes hybrid journals, which may constrain the other primary activities of societies such as capacity building.</p>
21.05.2019
‘Scholarly publishers also need a more consistent approach’ – Interview with Steven Inchcoombe of Springer Nature on Plan S and Open Access
<p>The Plan S initiative threatens to shake up the world of scientific publishing through capped publishing fees for open access journals and a clear move away from hybrid journals. Steven Inchcoombe of Springer Nature gives us an insider view on what the Plan may mean for scholarly publishers.</p>
20.03.2019
