News archive
Category: Publishing
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.
…De Ironische Orde: An exploration of knowledge and desire
New Maastricht University Press publication – With pride, editors René Gabriëls (philosopher, university lecturer and researcher at Maastricht University) and Sjoerd de Jong (science editor and columnist at NRC) present the Liber Amicorum “De Ironische Orde” to Prof Dr Maarten Doorman.
…Springer Open Access discount quota 2024 is nearing its limit: what you need to know
We expect to reach the 2024 maximum (cap) for free-of-charge open-access publishing in Springer journals by the third week of October. Read on to understand the implications and explore alternative routes to make your research accessible.
…APC discount quota for LWW nearing its limit: what authors need to know
The prepaid open-access quota for Lippincott, Wilkins & Williams (LWW) is rapidly approaching its limit. We expect the 2024 quota to be exhausted by mid-September 2024. This development could impact how you publish your research, so read on to understand the implications and explore alternative routes to make your research accessible.
…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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