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Category: Publishing
Maastricht University joins national open access agreement with PLOS
Thanks to a new national agreement, Maastricht University and MUMC+ researchers can publish open access in seven PLOS journals without APC payment. This collaboration between more than thirty Dutch research institutions and the Public Library of Science (PLOS) removes financial barriers to open science publishing.
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Hands-on workshop: Developing a Diamond Open Access discovery kit
Are you interested in advancing Diamond Open Access publishing at Maastricht University and within your faculty or department? Join us together with our colleagues of the Diamond Open Access Expertise Centre for the interactive workshop “Developing a Diamond Open Access Discovery Kit” on 28 May 2025 in Utrecht.
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iThenticate: safeguarding your academic integrity
Are you working on a manuscript or PhD thesis? Before submission, ensure your research meets the highest standards of academic integrity by using iThenticate, the professional similarity-checking tool trusted by leading academic publishers worldwide.
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Futureproof OA call to commitment: join the movement for sustainable Open Access
Join the Futureproof OA call to commitment: sign the petition to support a more inclusive and sustainable open-access publishing model. This initiative advocates for community-driven publishing, redirecting investments towards equitable models that benefit the research community.
…Supporting Diamond Open Access: new guide and expertise centre launched
We want to highlight a new guide and a new service supporting the Diamond Open Access developments in the Netherlands. The ‘How to Flip Your Journal’ guide provides journal editors with practical strategies for transitioning to Diamond Open Access. At the same time, a new national expertise centre offers comprehensive support for the open-access community.
…Taylor & Francis open access cap reached for 2024: Important update
Following recent announcements about Springer, LWW, and Oxford University Press, we now report that we reached the 2024 open access cap for Taylor & Francis. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to ensure your research remains accessible.
…Oxford University Press open-access cap reached for 2024: What you need to know
Following our recent announcement about Springer and LWW, we now report that Oxford University Press’s 2024 open access cap has been reached. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to keep your research accessible.
…New NWO funding to flip journals to Diamond Open Access [updated]
Are you an editor of an academic subscription journal? The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced a new funding opportunity to support the transition of existing journals to a diamond open-access model.
…Springer and LWW open access caps reached for 2024: What you need to know
This is an important update for Maastricht University researchers: We reached the prepaid 2024 open access caps for Springer and LWW. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to making your research accessible.
…Is ISBN registration necessary for my PhD dissertation?
Are you curious about ISBN registration for your PhD dissertation? This post explains whether it’s necessary and what alternatives are available at Maastricht University. Read on to make an informed decision about identifying and sharing your research.
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