Editorial
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Knowledge Fidelity: The Art and Science of Trust
In this editorial, Leslie D. McIntosh, PhD, VP of Research Integrity at Digital Science, urges us to take the same approach to verifying scholarly articles than we take to original paintings by checking provenance, properties and context, in order to maintain trust in science.
UKSG news
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Jodie Heap looks back at her first UKSG Annual Conference
Attending UKSG Brighton 2025 as a First-Time Award Winner has been such a valuable and energising experience. I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity, and I’m looking forward to taking what I’ve learned back into my work – and staying involved in the amazing community that UKSG has brought together.
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Open infrastructures in conflict zones: a case study of DOAJ and Ukrainian journals – the latest from UKSG Insights
This case study explores the role of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) in increasing the visibility and accessibility of Ukrainian academic journals. Ukrainian journals face numerous challenges due to economic constraints and the ongoing war. The article presents how open infrastructures play an important role in supporting journals during conflict, invasion or major…
Forthcoming Events
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Forthcoming events – eNews 589
Introduction to e-Resources, UKSG Uncovered and announcing the venue and call for speakers for the UKSG Forum and UKSG Annual Conference 2026.
Industry news
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T&F acquires majority of Amsterdam University Press’ English-language book programme
Amsterdam University Press (AUP) and Taylor & Francis (T&F) have entered into an agreement effective 2 June 2025 for the acquisition of the majority of AUP’s English language book programme by T&F.
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SPARC to become independent nonprofit organization
Effective June 1, 2025, SPARC will officially transition from operating as a fiscally sponsored project of the New Venture Fund to an independent nonprofit organization.
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Digital Science makes industry-university collaboration easier with new Dimensions Industry Partnerships
This new dashboard is aimed at innovation, tech transfer, and economic development teams at universities, who need the kinds of insights only Dimensions can provide to inform their strategy and outreach.
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Nature Index Research Leaders tables shows a shift in global research landscape
China has extended its lead in research output, Asian countries as a whole enjoyed greater dominance, with drops seen from Western institutions in the number of top positions held within the rankings.
Resources
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Yale University Press restores access to unavailable books with Paradigm’s services
Paradigm Publishing Services will digitize previously out-of-print titles for the Yale University Press catalog going back to 1908.
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OASPA toolkit now available in more languages
The Toolkit was launched in June 2023 in English and French by DOAJ, OASPA and an international independent board of editors. It is now also available in Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish. Usage of the Toolkit continues to grow and the number of downloads at Zenodo is high. The Editorial Board is reviewing and updating the…
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New Spanish-language resource for publishers, libraries and library consortia
The video explains the core principles of Think. Check. Submit. in a clear and memorable way, making it easier for researchers to navigate the publishing landscape.
People
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eNews 589 People
Big news at cOAlitionS and SCONUL, new Maverick Senior Associate announced.
Awards
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67 Bricks CEO, Jennifer Schivas, has been named as one of EQL:Her‘s 2025 InspiringFifty
InspiringFifty UK was created to shift the dial on equity in tech. In partnership with Informa and Founders Forum Group, they are spotlighting fifty exceptional women who are leading the way