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The University of California (UC) and Taylor & Francis today announced a memorandum of understanding for a four-year read and publish agreement that will make it easier and more affordable for UC researchers to publish open access (OA) articles in nearly 2,500 Taylor & Francis journals.

An earlier pilot project found that the use of SciScore, an AI-based tool, to evaluate submitted manuscripts was effective in improving several aspects of rigor of research articles, prompting the expansion of SciScore to more titles.

UKRI provides updates on the open access policy, including monitoring and evaluation, monographs book chapters and edited collections and technical requirements.

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to announce that Indiana University has selected Symplectic Elements as its new faculty activity management and reporting system.

IOP Publishing (IOPP) is launching Environmental Research: Watera new open access (OA) journal which offers an interdisciplinary forum for researchers working to achieve water sustainability globally. Environmental Research: Water is the ninth journal in IOPP’s expanding Environmental Research series, which is built on its renowned journal Environmental Research Letters.

Taylor & Francis has launched the second year of Pledge to Open, its collaborative funding initiative for open access (OA) books, with additional benefits for pledging institutions. Following the success of the pilot phase, organizations are invited to support seven new book collections on key contemporary themes, including children’s health, AI, and migration.

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Copernicus Publications, a highly innovative open access publisher, today announced a new partnership to increase the reach and engagement with Copernicus’ research through Journal Home.

Charlesworth, an expert in the Chinese publishing market, is delighted to announce its collaboration with the JAMA Network to enhance the visibility of their publishing programme in China. As part of this strategic partnership, Charlesworth will establish a WeChat account for the JAMA Network, allowing them to more easily commicate with researchers and medical professionals in China.

The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Digital Transformations for Health Lab (DTH-Lab) today announced a strategic partnership between the organizations to increase youth participation in science to include mentorship opportunities, amplifying youth voices in scientific publishing and building a body of research in digital health citizenship with a mini-collection.

Aries Systems Corporation, a leading provider of workflow management technologies for the scholarly publishing community, and Clear Skies, the industry-leader in paper mill detection, announce their partnership to offer publishers an advanced research fraud detection solution directly within in the editorial workflow.

Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, has announced the appointment of Akhilesh Ayer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Abhishek Goel, founder and outgoing CEO will continue to serve as a board member and transition into the role of Chief Mentor.

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a global media company dedicated to creating, curating, and delivering impactful peer-reviewed research and authoritative content services, are pleased to announce a new partnership through ResearchGate’s innovative Journal Home offering.