Tag: Publishing

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Are you curious about the world of open-access publishing? We have two new opportunities to help you navigate this dynamic landscape: an open-access workshop and a weekly open-access publishing hour ... Read More

Join us in shaping the future of academic publishing by participating in the Plan S survey. Your insights will contribute to fostering a sustainable and inclusive scholarly-led publishing ecosystem ... Read More

We are proud to unveil our first open textbook, "Health Policy Analysis, An Introduction", authored by Emeritus Professor Hans Maarse, a renowned expert in Health Policy Analysis ... Read More

Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) and the Collaborative Dutch University Libraries and National Library (UKB) are taking further steps towards creating a more diverse and equitable publishing landscape. This initiative involves embracing the paths of 'Full Open Access' and 'Diamond Open Access' ... Read More

Abel Diaz Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University SBE and chair of the 2023 NBM conference, has taken the lead in collaborating with Maastricht University Press to publish the proceedings of the New Business Models (NBM) Conference. This short interview sheds light on the significance of this partnership and its ... Read More