Editorial
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Why it’s important to know who did what in a research paper
In today’s world, scientific breakthroughs are rarely the product of a single mind. Instead, they emerge from the collective efforts of diverse teams working together in labs, research centres, and virtual collaborations across the globe.
UKSG news
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A model for publishers to introduce globally fair and transparent pricing – #UKSGInsights
The transition of many academic journals from the subscription model to open access shifts payment for publishing services from readers to producers of knowledge. Although this transition makes publications openly accessible to readers globally, many authors and institutions worldwide face financial barriers to publishing in the journals they choose at affordable prices. In response, cOAlition…
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Lesa Ng looks back on finally making it to UKSG in Brighton!
In 2020 (!) I was the John Merriman Award winner and would have attended UKSG in Brighton. This year, due to UKSG widening their bursary criteria I was really pleased to be given the opportunity to finally come to Brighton on a sponsored place.
Forthcoming Events
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Forthcoming events – eNews 591
Bookings open shortly for UKSG Uncovered; announcing the venue and call for speakers for the UKSG Forum plus time is running out for your UKSG Annual Conference 2026 presentation suggestion.
Industry news
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NIH to crack down on “excessive publisher fees” for publicly funded research
“As part of its ongoing commitment to scientific transparency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced plans to implement a new policy that will cap how much publishers can charge NIH-supported scientists to make their research findings publicly accessible.”
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New report shows China dominates in AI research – and is western world’s leading collaborator on AI
China is outstripping the rest of the world in artificial intelligence research at a time when AI is becoming a “strategic asset” akin to energy or military capability, according to a new report released today by research technology company Digital Science.
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Royal Society of Chemistry changes direction on OA rollout
The RSC had hoped to make all journals open access (OA) by 2028, but has now decided against a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it will tailor models by region based on local needs, funding and infrastructure.
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Wiley partners with Anthropic to accelerate responsible AI Integration
Publisher adopts Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable seamless research access across AI platforms.
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Thieme signs agreement with ChronosHub to streamline post-acceptance journal article processing
Thieme signs an agreement with ChronosHub to streamline post-acceptance journal article processing. This agreement underlines Thieme’s commitment to improving publishing journeys for authors, institutions, and consortia.
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NIH public access policy mandating zero embargo now in effect
Effective 1 July, the NIH Public Access Policy is in effect and manuscripts accepted for publication in a journal on or after July 1, 2025, must be submitted to PubMed Central for public availability without embargo upon the official date of publication.
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New WIPO study finds Research4Life helps close gender gap in research
This new WIPO study builds on earlier findings that showed how much digital access can boost research, and now it reveals something even more specific: online access to research significantly increases how much women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) contribute to scientific publishing.
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Mellon Foundation hires Carla Hayden as Mellon Senior Fellow
As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, will pursue scholarship, writing, and research projects while also serving as a strategic partner and counsel, working in collaboration with Foundation leadership and staff, advising on opportunities to support and advance libraries, archives, and other organizations in the public knowledge ecosystem.
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ASIS&T and SLA announce merger negotiations
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to pursue a merger of the two organizations. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering expanded value to members of both communities.
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Annual Reviews acquires Knowledge Unlatched from Wiley
Annual Reviews today announced that it has signed an agreement with Wiley that enables Knowledge Unlatched (KU) – most recently owned and operated by Wiley – to move to a new home within the Annual Reviews organization.
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People
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eNews 591 – People
Carla Hayden joins the Mellon Foundation and Johan Rooryck leaves cOAlitionS