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Flipping journals and APC discounts: what researchers must know
Recently, Wiley announced a list of journals that will transition to fully Gold Open Access. While the prospect of more journals adopting Open Access is exciting, there’s a catch. These journals may no longer be part of the library’s Read & Publish (APC discount) deal.
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Having trouble logging in to Pure?
Some may experience issues logging in to UM’s current research information system Pure using Single Sign On (SSO). This can have several causes.
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Recap Research Intelligence Network Netherlands symposium
On 27 June, the Research Intelligence Network Netherlands and Maastricht University Library organised the annual symposium at the Maastricht University (UM) building Tapijn with the themes: ‘state-of-the-art Research Intelligence for impact’ and ‘the power of visualisations’.
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Maastricht University’s Participation in the OpenUp Scheme: Financial Support for Promoting Digital and Open Learning Materials
Maastricht University Library has successfully applied for the OpenUp incentive scheme from Npuls! The OpenUp scheme offers the opportunity to strengthen and sustain our ambitions with digital and open learning materials. It is a chance to take the lead in collaboration with the faculties and increasingly apply, embed, and permanently integrate the sharing and reuse of digital open learning materials in the educational process.
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Research Data @ UM community continues knowledge exchange on Research Data Management
We are excited to announce the relaunch of our community meetings to discuss Research Data Management (RDM) topics.
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National Open Science Festival 2024 at Maastricht University
The registration module for the National Open Science Festival is live! Reserve your spot and join us on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University.
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Why whitelists are better than blacklists for avoiding predatory journals
Blacklists aimed at identifying predatory journals have major pitfalls – they’re reactive, subjective, and quickly outdated. A better approach starts with respected whitelists and a rigorous screening process to ensure you publish your research in a high-quality publication venue.
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Exhibition: From House of Worship to Academic Hospital
The exhibition’s narrative begins with the opening of the Academic Hospital in Maastricht in 1986, a significant milestone in the city’s medical history. However, this event is but a chapter in a much longer story, spanning over ten centuries of intramural healthcare. This rich history is meticulously documented in the book “From House of Worship to Academic Hospital,” which serves as the foundation for the exhibition.
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Upcoming research support workshops
The Univeristy Library offers a range of workshops specifically tailored for researchers. Check out the upcoming workshops here.
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Your researcher identity in UM’s research information system
When logged in to UM’s research information system Pure, you will find several IDs linked to your profile. Two IDs in your Pure profile that serve an important goal are ORCID and Scopus ID
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