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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sspnet.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/</link> <description>Innovative People Advancing Scholarly Publishing</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:51:33 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Taylor & Francis Announces Open Access Collective Funding Pilot</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/taylor-francis-announces-open-access-collective-funding-pilot/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:51:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51235</guid> <description><![CDATA[A new Taylor & Francis pilot aims to support open access (OA) publishing using a combination of existing funding sources, enabling authors of every article type to choose OA at no cost. Collective Pathway to Open Publishing (CPOP) has been … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/taylor-francis-announces-open-access-collective-funding-pilot/">Taylor & Francis Announces Open Access Collective Funding Pilot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new Taylor & Francis pilot aims to support open access (OA) publishing using a combination of existing funding sources, enabling authors of every article type to choose OA at no cost. <a href="https://librarianresources.taylorandfrancis.com/open-research/choose-open-access/collective-pathway-to-open-publishing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collective Pathway to Open Publishing</a> (CPOP) has been designed as an OA solution for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) journals, especially those focused on regions with a high uptake of OA agreements. Collective funding CPOP builds on the success of Taylor & Francis’ OA (Read & Publish) agreements, which now help researchers at over 1,000 institutions to publish OA. Some HSS journals with author communities in regions where agreements are common now publish most of their articles OA. However, meeting the criteria for conversion to a full OA journal under an Article Publishing Charge (APC) model remains a challenge due to limited OA funding in HSS fields for articles not covered by an agreement. CPOP aims to solve this challenge by combining funding from OA agreements with ‘read’ income from subscriptions and other reading access fees. Through CPOP these funding sources can be used collectively to support the journal’s conversion to OA, one volume at a time, without any APCs. Emily Farrell, Global Commercial Director for Open Research at Taylor & Francis, explained: “OA agreements are already the main source of funding for some regional journals. Through CPOP we will put the remaining read income the journals receive towards OA publishing of all additional articles by authors at institutions without an agreement. This will give our partners the collective opportunity to make the whole volume of a journal OA, simply by renewing their read agreement or continuing to approve articles to be published OA through their open access agreement.” If thresholds are met, all 2025 articles in the pilot journals will be published OA, making them available to readers everywhere. The process can then be repeated for 2026. If the required level of backing is not achieved by a pilot title, it will remain a subscription journal (with a hybrid OA option). Piloting CPOP on Nordic research journals Strong support for Taylor & Francis OA agreements has been established in Nordic countries through partnerships with all the main library consortia. As a result, more than 70% of articles published each year in the two CPOP pilot journals, <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rnpy20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nordic Psychology</a> and <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rnsw20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nordic Social Work Research</a>, are open access. If CPOP thresholds are hit, the remaining portion of new articles can also be made OA in 2025. Professor Klaus Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief of Nordic Psychology, said: “Over recent years it has been wonderful to see an increasing percentage of Nordic Psychology articles published open access, with a corresponding effect on their international reach and impact. We’re excited to see whether this new pilot will be the answer for those last few articles that don’t currently benefit from an OA agreement.” Supporting all article types CPOP is expected to particularly benefit specialist and professional content, such as book reviews, systematic reviews and articles by practitioners. Although these are a key feature of many HSS journals, they are not usually included in OA agreements, unlike research articles. Jessica Vivian, Humanities & Social Sciences Publishing Director at Taylor & Francis, said: “I’m delighted we are introducing a model that allows authors of all content to realize the benefits of publishing open access. In particular, to have non-research content being published OA, which is so valuable in HSS fields but rarely eligible for OA funding, will give a real boost to its availability for a much broader readership.” CPOP is one of a range of creative new ideas being trialed by Taylor & Francis to accelerate OA publishing. This includes <a href="https://newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/taylor-and-francis-announces-subscribe-to-open-journals-pilot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to Open</a>, a separate pilot for OA journals announced in October, and <a href="https://newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/pledge-to-open-year-two/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pledge to Open</a>, Taylor & Francis’ collaborative funding initiative for OA books. <hr /> About Taylor & Francis <a href="https://taylorandfrancis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taylor & Francis</a> supports diverse communities of experts, researchers, and knowledge makers around the world to accelerate and maximize the impact of their work. We are a leader in our field, publish across all disciplines, and have one of the largest Humanities and Social Sciences portfolios. Our expertise, built on an academic publishing heritage of over 200 years, advances trusted knowledge that fosters human progress. Our 2,500+ people, based in a global network of offices in more than 15 countries, use their skills and the latest technology to curate, validate and share impactful advanced, emergent and applied knowledge. Under the Taylor & Francis, Routledge and F1000 imprints, we publish 2,700 journals, 8,000 new books each year and partner with more than 700 scholarly societies. Taylor & Francis is proud to be a Global Certified Accessible™ publisher and to have achieved CarbonNeutral® certification for our operations and print publications in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. Contact Mark Robinson, Corporate Media Relations Manager, Taylor & Francis (<a href="mailto:mark.robinson@tandf.co.uk">mark.robinson@tandf.co.uk</a>) <div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <pre>Member News Release submitted by Taylor & Francis on 11/14/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/taylor-francis-announces-open-access-collective-funding-pilot/">Taylor & Francis Announces Open Access Collective Funding Pilot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>The Company of Biologists Renews Read & Publish Open Access Agreement with the Bibsam Consortium</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-company-of-biologists-renews-read-publish-open-access-agreement-with-the-bibsam-consortium/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:46:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51233</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Company of Biologists is delighted to announce the renewal of our five journal Read & Publish Open Access agreement with the Bibsam Consortium. The three-year agreement, which runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027, ensures that corresponding … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-company-of-biologists-renews-read-publish-open-access-agreement-with-the-bibsam-consortium/">The Company of Biologists Renews Read & Publish Open Access Agreement with the Bibsam Consortium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> The Company of Biologists is delighted to announce the renewal of our five journal Read & Publish Open Access agreement with the Bibsam Consortium. The three-year agreement, which runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027, ensures that corresponding authors at participating institutions in Sweden can continue to publish an uncapped number of research articles immediately Open Access (OA) in our hybrid journals (Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology) and our fully Open Access journals (Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open) without paying an article processing charge (APC). Researchers at participating institutions also benefit from unlimited access to our hybrid journals, including their full archives dating back to 1853. Erik Stattin, Head of the Unit for Research Collaboration at the National Library of Sweden, says: “We are delighted with the renewal of the Read & Publish agreement between The Company of Biologists and the Bibsam Consortium. The agreement means that researchers at participating institutions can continue to publish an unlimited number of Open Access articles in all five of the Company’s journals, alongside read access. The agreement also means that we continue to advance Open Science with a small, not-for-profit publisher that additionally celebrates the work of scientists, including those from Bibsam member institutions, with its biodiversity initiative, <a href="https://forest.biologists.com/">The Forest of Biologists</a>.” Rich Blount, Regional Sales Manager at The Company of Biologists, says: “The Company of Biologists prides itself on our close working relationship with BIBSAM, and in supporting the Swedish library community and academic researchers through our Read & Publish initiative. We are therefore delighted to agree new terms enabling us to continue this partnership for the 2025-2027 period, allowing participants to publish unlimited research articles with no additional APCs to pay. We hope more Bibsam members will be encouraged to join so that their researchers can also benefit from publishing Open Access and APC free in our journals.” <a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/library-consortia/bibsam/">Find out more about the agreement and participating institutions.</a> <hr /> About the Bibsam Consortium Since 1996, Kungliga biblioteket (KB) has negotiated licence agreements for electronic information resources and publishing agreements on behalf of Swedish universities and university colleges, as well as public agencies and research institutes. In 2023, the Consortium’s turnover was approximately EUR 60 million. <a href="https://www.kb.se/samverkan-och-utveckling/oppen-tillgang-och-bibsamkonsortiet/open-access-and-bibsam-consortium/bibsam-consortium.html">Find out more about the Bibsam </a><a href="https://www.kb.se/samverkan-och-utveckling/oppen-tillgang-och-bibsamkonsortiet/open-access-and-bibsam-consortium/bibsam-consortium.html">Consortium.</a> About The Company of Biologists The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. We partner with libraries and library consortia to enable biologists worldwide to access our leading peer-reviewed hybrid journals — Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology — and our fully OA journals — Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. We also have a long-standing and ongoing commitment to Open Access (OA). Our costneutral Read & Publish initiative enables corresponding authors at participating institutions to publish an uncapped number of OA research articles in our hybrid journals and our two fully OA journals — without paying an article processing charge (APC). We were the first not-for-profit publisher to commit to the Transformative Journal approach and our journals were the first to be awarded Transformative Journal status by Plan S. <a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/participating-institutions/">Over 900 institutions in 52 countries</a> are now participating in our cost-neutral <a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/">Read </a><a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/">& Publish OA initiative</a>. We also have Read & Publish agreements with <a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/library-consortia/">many library </a><a href="https://www.biologists.com/library-hub/read-publish/library-consortia/">consortia</a>. Learn more about our new bio-positive publishing initiative, <a href="https://forest.biologists.com/">The Forest of Biologists</a>. </div> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <pre>Member News Release submitted by The Company of Biologists on 11/14/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-company-of-biologists-renews-read-publish-open-access-agreement-with-the-bibsam-consortium/">The Company of Biologists Renews Read & Publish Open Access Agreement with the Bibsam Consortium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Exciting First Results with ORCA OA Usage Reporting for Extrica</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/exciting-first-results-with-orca-oa-usage-reporting-for-extrica/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:42:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51231</guid> <description><![CDATA[Extrica, a leading provider of innovative Open Access scientific research publishing solutions for academic and research institutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Scholarly iQ to integrate ORCA capabilities into its platform. This collaboration will empower Extrica and stakeholders … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/exciting-first-results-with-orca-oa-usage-reporting-for-extrica/">Exciting First Results with ORCA OA Usage Reporting for Extrica</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> <a href="http://www.extrica.com">Extrica</a>, a leading provider of innovative Open Access scientific research publishing solutions for academic and research institutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with <a href="http://www.scholarlyiq.com">Scholarly iQ</a> to integrate ORCA capabilities into its platform. This collaboration will empower Extrica and stakeholders in the academic community with transparent COUNTER-processed usage metrics for trusted reporting and insights. The ORCA reporting tool from Scholarly iQ provided Extrica with a simple, self-service implementation for tracking user engagement and interests, enabling more informed decision-making and strategic planning. By signing up for ORCA, Extrica has access to comprehensive reporting functionalities embedded with trusted COUNTER processed data and integration with the leading <a href="http://www.ipinfo.io">IPInfo</a> database of organizations and locations by IP address. In the first month of reporting, ORCA has provided: <ul> <li>Item-level analytics of over 5,000 articles across 18 titles</li> <li>COUNTER processed metrics for over 23,000 Unique Item Requests</li> <li>Global reach across 146 countries</li> <li>Attribution to over 2,000 educational organizations and a further 5,000 businesses worldwide (not including hosting and ISP providers)</li> </ul> “We are excited to partner with Scholarly iQ to bring ORCA reporting to Extrica,” said Mangirdas Ragulskis, Chief Executive Officer at Extrica. “This integration aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance research effectiveness and accessibility. ORCA’s robust analytics capabilities and trusted, community-supporting metrics will allow us and our clients to gain deeper insights into usage and our OA community.” “We are thrilled to partner with Extrica to bring trusted COUNTER analytics for Open Access publishing,” said Gary Van Overborg, CEO at Scholarly iQ. “This collaboration proves that working with established community standards for consistent, comparable, and credible usage metrics is also achievable for OA publishers with ORCA. The ORCA service seeks to lower cost and technical barriers to accessing trusted usage so that OA publishing can be directly valued alongside other publishing models.” Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director, COUNTER, commented, “We’re excited to see Scholarly iQ and Extrica building on COUNTER’s Global Item Reports to deliver trustworthy usage metrics to Extrica’s library customers. One of our priorities with Release 5.1 of the Code of Practice was to embed open access as part of the mainstream of our work, and initiatives like ORCA show us why it was so important to do that.” For more information about Extrica and its new ORCA reporting capabilities, please contact Stuart Maxwell at info@scholarlyiq.com. <hr /> About Extrica Pioneering open-access publisher dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed journals across engineering, basic sciences, health sciences, and social sciences. As a trusted platform for authors, editors, and researchers, we offer technological solutions for all research stakeholders that drive scientific research forward. About Scholarly iQ Scholarly iQ is a pioneering analytics provider that specializes in transforming scholarly usage data into COUNTER-compliant meaningful insights. Scholarly iQ servies and solutions empower the academic community to harness the power of usage data for informed decision-making. Contact Stuart Maxwell, COO, Scholarly iQ | stuart.maxwell@scholarlyiq.com | <a href="http://www.scholarlyiq.com">www.scholarlyiq.com</a> </div> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <pre>Member News Release submitted by Scholarly iQ on 11/15/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/exciting-first-results-with-orca-oa-usage-reporting-for-extrica/">Exciting First Results with ORCA OA Usage Reporting for Extrica</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Webinar Preview | The Scholarly Kitchen: Trends Around AI and Scholarly Content Licensing</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/webinar-preview-the-scholarly-kitchen-trends-around-ai-and-scholarly-content-licensing/</link> <comments>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/webinar-preview-the-scholarly-kitchen-trends-around-ai-and-scholarly-content-licensing/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:56:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSP News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51227</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming content licensing in publishing? Don’t miss Wednesday's upcoming webinar, "Trends Around AI and Scholarly Content Licensing," from The Scholarly Kitchen! The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/webinar-preview-the-scholarly-kitchen-trends-around-ai-and-scholarly-content-licensing/">Webinar Preview | The Scholarly Kitchen: Trends Around AI and Scholarly Content Licensing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming content licensing in publishing? Don’t miss Wednesday’s upcoming webinar, “<a href="https://customer.sspnet.org/ssp/EventDisplayNPGF.aspx?EventKey=WEB241120" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trends Around AI and Scholarly Content Licensing,</a>” from The Scholarly Kitchen! <a href="http://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120.png"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-51228 size-medium" src="http://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120-300x169.png 300w, https://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120-768x432.png 768w, https://www.sspnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/slide-deck-_-webinar-_-241120.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> TSK Chef and Senior Consultant at Clarke & Esposito, David Crotty leads an in-depth discussion with speakers Todd Carpenter (Executive Director, NISO), Mandy Hill (Managing Director, Cambridge University Press), Josh Jarrett (Senior Vice President, Strategy, Wiley), and Roanie Levy (Licensing and Legal Advisor, CCC) as they share their expertise on key trends, challenges, and considerations in this rapidly evolving area. Drawing from extensive experience in commercial publishing, content licensing, and information standards, our panelists will share valuable insights that benefit publishers, librarians, and the wider scholarly community. As AI-driven content applications grow, new licensing models are emerging, and publishers have begun to explore these possibilities. But this new opportunity comes with critical questions: How can publishers ensure responsible AI usage? What factors should they consider when licensing to developers? This webinar tackles these questions and more, sharing the experiences of early adopters and practical advice on navigating these agreements. Join our panel of thought leaders as they discuss trends in AI licensing, differences in content usage across AI systems, fair attribution in generative AI, and the evolving role of authors in the secondary rights market for AI applications. Register now to save your spot and learn from pioneers in the dynamic world of AI and scholarly content. <a href="https://customer.sspnet.org/ssp/EventDisplayNPGF.aspx?EventKey=WEB241120">Register now</a> to save your spot and learn from pioneers in the dynamic world of AI and scholarly content! <hr /> News contribution by SSP member Meghan Rohrmann. Meghan is a Marketing and Sales Manager at Begell House, Inc. <div class="clear"> </div> <div class="social-warfare-wrap"> <div class="swp_social_panel swp_horizontal_panel swp_flat_fresh swp_default_full_color swp_individual_full_color swp_other_full_color scale-100 scale-" data-min-width="1100" data-float-color="#ffffff" data-float="none" data-float-mobile="none" data-transition="slide" data-post-id="50808"> <div class="nc_tweetContainer swp_share_button swp_twitter" data-network="twitter"> </div> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/webinar-preview-the-scholarly-kitchen-trends-around-ai-and-scholarly-content-licensing/">Webinar Preview | The Scholarly Kitchen: Trends Around AI and Scholarly Content Licensing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/webinar-preview-the-scholarly-kitchen-trends-around-ai-and-scholarly-content-licensing/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Announcing the Inaugural EPIC Awards to Recognize Excellence in Scholarly Publishing, Technology, and Communications</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/announcing-the-inaugural-epic-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-scholarly-publishing-technology-and-communications/</link> <comments>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/announcing-the-inaugural-epic-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-scholarly-publishing-technology-and-communications/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:19:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSP News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51222</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the launch of the SSP EPIC Awards, a premier awards program designed to celebrate outstanding achievements in scholarly publishing, information technology, and communications. Open to both SSP members and non-members, the EPIC Awards spotlight excellence … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/announcing-the-inaugural-epic-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-scholarly-publishing-technology-and-communications/">Announcing the Inaugural EPIC Awards to Recognize Excellence in Scholarly Publishing, Technology, and Communications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the launch of the <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/about-us/awards/epic-awards/">SSP EPIC Awards</a>, a premier awards program designed to celebrate outstanding achievements in scholarly publishing, information technology, and communications. Open to both SSP members and non-members, the EPIC Awards spotlight excellence across various categories, including publications, marketing, media, tools and products, and impactful social initiatives, highlighting the dedication and innovation driving the scholarly publishing industry forward. The EPIC Awards were established to honor organizations—and the teams that power them— making significant strides in advancing scholarly communication through creativity, dedication, and technological innovation. By acknowledging high-caliber work, this program sets a benchmark for excellence, inspiring others within the industry to push the boundaries of what is possible. <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/about-us/awards/epic-awards/#:~:text=BECOME%20A%20JUDGE-,Categories,-Click%20one%20of">Award categories</a> encompass a range of vital areas in scholarly publishing, including: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tools and Products: Celebrating technological innovations across the publishing lifecycle, such as submission and hosting platforms and author and integrity tools. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Publications: Honoring exceptional journals, books, magazines, reports, and short-form content formats. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Marketing: Recognizing outstanding branding, social media engagement, and other promotional efforts.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Media: Showcasing original multimedia projects that promote or disseminate scholarly content, such as videos, podcasts, data visualization, and digital humanities projects. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Initiatives: Highlighting impactful programs advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, educational initiatives, and student publication continuity efforts.</li> </ul> Each submission will be meticulously evaluated by a panel of seasoned professionals within the scholarly community, who will select the top two entries in each category. Winning submissions reflect the finest in scholarly publishing, representing cutting-edge contributions and transformative initiatives shaping the field. Additionally, the EPIC Awards include special recognition for student-led publications, emphasizing the importance of emerging voices in the industry. “Scholarly publishing is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. The EPIC Awards are a celebration of those who push the envelope, innovate, and commit to excellence,” said SSP Executive Director Melanie Dolechek. “We are excited to bring this unique platform to the community, offering a well-deserved spotlight for the organizations and individuals who truly define our industry.” The submission period is from December 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Interested parties can find full details and entry guidelines on the SSP website, including material requirements, submission criteria, and judging standards. Judges from across the industry are invited to participate, bringing diverse perspectives to ensure a rigorous and thoughtful evaluation process. Interested parties can apply to be a judge on December 1. For more information on categories and submission requirements or to become a judge, visit <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/about-us/awards/epic-awards/">https://www.sspnet.org/about-us/awards/epic-awards</a>. The SSP EPIC Awards winners will be announced at the highly anticipated SSP Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, May 28-30, 2025. Winners and finalists will receive their awards at the EPIC Awards Gala, where the industry will come together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the scholarly communications community. The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/announcing-the-inaugural-epic-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-scholarly-publishing-technology-and-communications/">Announcing the Inaugural EPIC Awards to Recognize Excellence in Scholarly Publishing, Technology, and Communications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/announcing-the-inaugural-epic-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-scholarly-publishing-technology-and-communications/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>CJK Group Propels Sheridan to New Heights with Strategic Rebranding of Kodi Collective</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/cjk-group-propels-sheridan-to-new-heights-with-strategic-rebranding-of-kodi-collective/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:43:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51211</guid> <description><![CDATA[CJK Group, the parent company of Sheridan and Kodi Collective, has announced the realization of its strategic vision for their February 2024 acquisition of Kodi: bringing Kodi’s three offset print facilities into the Sheridan family. This tactical move marks a … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/cjk-group-propels-sheridan-to-new-heights-with-strategic-rebranding-of-kodi-collective/">CJK Group Propels Sheridan to New Heights with Strategic Rebranding of Kodi Collective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> CJK Group, the parent company of Sheridan and Kodi Collective, has announced the realization of its strategic vision for their February 2024 acquisition of Kodi: bringing Kodi’s three offset print facilities into the Sheridan family. This tactical move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Sheridan, industry leader in print and publishing services for book, journal, and magazine publishers, as well as catalogers. The addition of Kodi’s three high-performing print facilities to Sheridan’s nine state-of-the-art production sites positions the company to redefine excellence in the print industry. As Sheridan continues to expand its footprint through this powerful integration, the company strengthens its already stellar reputation in its marketplaces, enhancing the breadth and scope of its service offerings and extending its hallmark Sheridan Experience to current and future clients. That experience underscores Sheridan’s well-known commitment to innovation and unwavering dedication to ensuring that every client interaction is characterized by exceptional service and tailored solutions. Sheridan President, Paula Montgomery, stated, “By integrating Kodi’s high-efficiency facilities with Sheridan’s industry-leading capabilities, we’re not just increasing production capacity—we’re enriching the client journey. From personalized support to streamlined processes, we aim to exceed expectations at every turn, empowering our partners to bring their creative visions to life with confidence and ease. Sheridan is not just about print; it’s about creating lasting relationships and delivering an unparalleled experience that truly sets the standard in the industry.” “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Sheridan and CJK Group,” said Rob Nawfel, Chief Operations Officer-Print of CJK Group. “By integrating the many capabilities and talents of these three Kodi sites, we are not just merging two companies together; we are emerging as an industry powerhouse. By combining the skills of our highly talented employees with our technology and digital offerings, Sheridan will continue to build a print dynasty that sets a new standard for service excellence and product quality in the industry. This merger is just the beginning of what promises to be an inspiring journey to innovation and growth. Together, we will achieve greater heights and create unparalleled value for our customers.” Chris Kurtzman, Owner and CEO of CJK Group, Inc. shared insight on his original vision for the acquisition of Kodi Collective in February, and its fruition with the integration of the Kodi offset sites to Sheridan: “When we acquired Kodi Collective, we knew we had something very special. Kodi’s offset print facilities aligned perfectly with Sheridan’s existing publications print plants – both serving the same markets and providing industry-leading levels of quality and service. We knew then that we wanted to unite them. Kodi’s digital print facilities, on the other hand, served a distinctive and wide-ranging commercial audience. We were happy to rebrand those facilities under the well-loved Digital Lizard name in September of this year. And Kodi’s Marketing Execution Services also stood out as the embodiment of ingenuity and creative custom-tailored solutions in many exciting industries. Just recently, they re-introduced themselves to the market as Continuum – another highly-regarded brand. As the offset facilities now unite with Sheridan, that original vision upon acquiring the wealth of services and capabilities Kodi offered, is realized.” Key Market Benefits include: <ul> <li>Expanded Capabilities: The addition of Kodi’s three facilities to Sheridan’s nine enhances Sheridan’s production capacity and diversifies service offerings, allowing for more customized solutions tailored to clients’ needs. It also ensures that each job finds the right fit and the right home among the twelve locations.</li> <li>Unified Quality Standards: Sheridan is committed to maintaining the highest quality across all operations. Regardless of print site location, clients can expect consistent, exceptional results from coast to coast.</li> <li>Cost Efficiency, Dependability of Resources: Leveraging the purchasing power of CJK Group and the company’s outstanding vendor relationships, Sheridan clients are always assured of the best value and the most consistent supply of material – minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity and value.</li> </ul> “This unification under the Sheridan brand is a game-changer,” said Drew Roach, Sheridan Group Vice President – Publications. “We are not only enhancing our production capabilities but also deepening our commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving demands of our clients. Our vision is clear: to be the leading partner for publishers and retailers across the nation.” CJK Group Companies Bring Added Value Beyond the expansion of the Sheridan brand is another very unique market benefit. CJK Group is the parent company of not only Sheridan, but of newly rebranded Digital Lizard (commercial digital print), newly rebranded Continuum (creative marketing services), KnowledgeWorks Global, Ltd. (comprehensive content services, online hosting), and Tweddle Group (OEM solutions). As industry-leading companies in their own right, each offers valuable service extensions that clients of Sheridan – whether magazine publishers, catalogers, scholarly journal publishers, educational and best-selling book publishers – prize. The ability for Sheridan to offer the plethora of additional services their branch CJK Group companies provide takes the reality of integrated solutions to an exciting new level. As Sheridan and Kodi Collective unite, the print and publishing industry stands to benefit from this powerhouse integration. As Sheridan, they are poised to set new benchmarks in quality, service, and innovation, with the slogan: Uniting Strengths, Delivering Innovation. <hr /> About CJK Group, Inc. Headquartered in Brainerd, MN, CJK Group, Inc. is an international portfolio of printing, publishing services, and technology/information solutions companies, comprising Continuum, Digital Lizard, KnowledgeWorks Global, Ltd., Sheridan, and Tweddle Group. Continuum is a premier marketing execution and creative production company that brings structure and support to our clients’ marketing and creative efforts on a deeper level. Known for their personalized approach, Continuum specializes in marketing execution management, creative production, and procurement logistics for brands across a variety of industries, including hospitality, travel, education, retail, fashion, automotive, and health and wellness. Continuum’s expertise spans direct mail; commercial print and packaging; AI content creation; educational materials and kit development; high-end photography and video; imaging and post-production; brand box; retail brand activations; and branded merchandise. The company leverages a network of over 400 supplier partners and operates a high-end photography, videography, and creative studio in Nashville, TN alongside its hubs in Chicago, IL and New York City, NY. Digital Lizard provides a versatile portfolio of digitally printed products and services to support national production and fulfillment. They deliver high-quality, specialty print solutions with speed and precision, scaled to your needs. Their core competencies include direct mail, stationery, business products, document management, branded web-to-print portals, on-demand print, photo and art printing, and yearbooks. FSC, SFI, and PEFC certified, Digital Lizard operates print facilities in Mahwah, NJ; Las Vegas, NV; and Post Falls, ID. KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. offers content services such as editorial, peer review, management consulting, learning solutions, and online hosting to the journal, educational publishing, and eLearning markets. KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. content service facilities are in Richmond, VA in the US; Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi in India; London in the United Kingdom; and The Hague, Netherlands. Sheridan print companies provide a wide array of full-service solutions for books, magazines, journals, catalogs, and commercial print. Sheridan print facilities are in Brainerd, MN, Brimfield, OH, Chelsea, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Hanover, NH, Hanover, PA, Lebanon Junction, KY, Liberty, MO, Pontiac, IL, Random Lake, WI, Stevens Point, WI, and Versailles, KY. Tweddle Group serves the OEM industry with custom support solutions and is headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, with European headquarters in Italy and Belgium, and facilities in Chennai and Mumbai, India. Contact Susan Parente, CJK Group Publications Marketing Manager (<a href="mailto:susan.parente@cjkgroup.com">susan.parente@cjkgroup.com</a>). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cjkgroup.com/">www.cjkgroup.com</a> <pre>Member News Release submitted by CJK Group on 11/13/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/cjk-group-propels-sheridan-to-new-heights-with-strategic-rebranding-of-kodi-collective/">CJK Group Propels Sheridan to New Heights with Strategic Rebranding of Kodi Collective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Again Name CCC to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts List</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-womens-edge-and-the-boston-globe-again-name-ccc-to-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-massachusetts-list-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:39:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51209</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Women’s Edge and its partner, The Boston Globe, announced that CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, was named to its annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list. CCC ranked #16. This is the 24th year that The Women’s Edge, … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-womens-edge-and-the-boston-globe-again-name-ccc-to-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-massachusetts-list-2/">The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Again Name CCC to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts List</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthewomensedge.org%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=The+Women%26%238217%3Bs+Edge&index=1&md5=32053f3889b00fc4ea372fc3ebb0f84b&_gl=1*1etdwrn*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MjgzOTI1MDcuQ2owS0NRandzSk80QmhEb0FSSXNBRER2NHZCWmVLZXJudnd5c1N2R1JfU3VXejkzTTZsb1Zub1d1UlRoc0lHZ0REeDViNUl2VWxzRzZQWWFBZ3dhRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*ODk0OTgyODA5LjE3Mjk1MjY4NDcuMTg5Nzg3OTQ2OS4xNzMxNDE0MTMyLjE3MzE0MTQxMzI.*_ga*MjMwNjU0ODc0LjE3MjEzMDkyOTA.*_ga_ZQWF70T3FK*MTczMTQzMjAyMS4xMDEuMC4xNzMxNDMyMDI2LjU1LjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Women’s Edge</a> and its partner, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonglobe.com%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=The+Boston+Globe&index=2&md5=8dd7095bbaee32d5247199d4926e3cd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Boston Globe</a>, announced that <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=CCC&index=3&md5=7df5f026826077d1698c5f2a220d45a9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CCC</a>, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, was named to its annual <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonglobe.com%2F2024%2F11%2F01%2Fmagazine%2Ftop-businesses-with-women-in-leadership-roles%2F%3Fs_campaign%3Dbreakingnews%3Anewsletter&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=Top+100+Women-Led+Businesses+in+Massachusetts&index=4&md5=43ba4c070a337b45571b34998d944186" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts</a> list. CCC ranked #16. This is the 24th year that The Women’s Edge, a Boston-based nonprofit organization devoted to advancing women in leadership positions, has created the list through a nomination process and reviewed both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. It is also the 12th year the list was developed in collaboration with The Boston Globe. In addition to revenue or operating budget, factors considered in the evaluation included workplace and management diversity, board makeup, and innovative projects. The Globe Magazine’s <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonglobe.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwomen-and-power%2F2024%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=Women+%26amp%3B+Power&index=5&md5=01b63eadfa5d621b4cf36be40f1fb3ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Women & Power</a> issue published the complete list. “We’re thrilled to be recognized once again amongst outstanding women-led companies,” said Tracey Armstrong, President and CEO, CCC. “Being part of The Women’s Edge community of leaders is important to us, and we value the leadership and development opportunities available to the women within our company, who comprise more than 50% of our workforce.” “The organizations on this year’s diverse list are driving $124 billion of revenue into the Massachusetts economy and innovation across the country, from increased manufacturing capacity to breakthroughs in clinical care and therapeutics,” said Elizabeth L. Hailer, CEO, The Women’s Edge. “We are honored to celebrate the Top 100 women leaders and hope it inspires others to drive for success in our region and beyond.” “These 100 exceptional leaders and the companies they run are at the heart of the Massachusetts economy,” said Globe Magazine editor Francis Storrs. “We’re delighted to highlight their inspiration and impact through our longtime partnership with The Women’s Edge.” Founded in 1978, CCC provides copyright licensing solutions, information services, and software solutions. CCC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. CCC’s DEI Employee Resource Group launched a pilot Girls Who Code team at the elementary school level in 2023 and piloted the first chapter north of Boston last year. CCC is a member of the Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC), whose mission is to accelerate innovation, growth, and development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in Massachusetts, and is also a member of the North Shore Juneteenth Association, an emerging 501 (c)(3) organization of community leaders creating awareness about Juneteenth, educating the community about positive aspects of Black American culture, and dismantling racism by using events and programming as tools of change. CCC has consistently earned accolades as an organization, recently earning a spot on <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fmoney%2F2024%2F03%2F19%2Fbest-places-to-work-2024-employers%2F72843732007%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=USA+Today%27s+Top+Workplaces+USA+2024&index=6&md5=6e2c4ff943b0dcb932fbfecd32e98de3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA 2024</a> list for the third consecutive year. In 2023, the Boston Globe honored CCC as a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com%2Fmedia-press-releases%2Fthe-boston-globe-names-ccc-a-2023-top-place-to-work-in-massachusetts-for-third-year-in-a-row%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=Top+Place+to+Work+in+Massachusetts&index=7&md5=d96075930a676a82d36ff5b592509d62" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Top Place to Work in Massachusetts</a> and a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com%2Fmedia-press-releases%2Fthe-womens-edge-and-the-boston-globe-again-name-ccc-to-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-massachusetts-list%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=Top+100+Women-Led+Business+in+Massachusetts&index=8&md5=54dc1648382f4872df5a2426cf2f670d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts</a>. To learn more about CCC and to view available job openings, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com%2Fcompany-careers%2F&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com%2Fcompany-careers%2F.&index=9&md5=9df64163cb586b1df11dd1191fab44ad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.copyright.com/company-careers/.</a> <hr /> About CCC A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.copyright.com&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=CCC&index=10&md5=df35c7badd18bf1dae22e8de2cd4b955" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CCC</a> advances copyright, accelerates knowledge, and powers innovation. With expertise in copyright, data quality, data analytics, and FAIR data implementations, CCC and its subsidiary <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rightsdirect.com&esheet=54150802&newsitemid=20241112068052&lan=en-US&anchor=RightsDirect&index=11&md5=32d89020a2e9647f0926f3bcac0e2b52" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RightsDirect</a> collaborate with stakeholders on innovative solutions to harness the power of data and AI. <pre>Member News Release submitted by CCC on 11/12/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/the-womens-edge-and-the-boston-globe-again-name-ccc-to-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-massachusetts-list-2/">The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Again Name CCC to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts List</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Bioscientifica Partners with TNQTech to Manage Journal Production and Proofing Processes</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/bioscientifica-partners-with-tnqtech-to-manage-journal-production-and-proofing-processes/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:36:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51208</guid> <description><![CDATA[Across Bioscientifica’s journals, authors will now also be able to use Proof Central to work 40% faster Bioscientifica, an established biomedical publisher, has partnered with TNQTech to streamline journal production processes and enhance author experience during the proofing process. As … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/bioscientifica-partners-with-tnqtech-to-manage-journal-production-and-proofing-processes/">Bioscientifica Partners with TNQTech to Manage Journal Production and Proofing Processes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> Across Bioscientifica’s journals, authors will now also be able to use Proof Central to work 40% faster Bioscientifica, an established biomedical publisher, has partnered with TNQTech to streamline journal production processes and enhance author experience during the proofing process. As part of this partnership, a dedicated team at TNQTech will manage end-to-end production for Bioscientifica’s journals, from acceptance to publication. Services will include copy editing, XML conversion, typesetting, and pagination. Authors who publish with Bioscientifica’s journals will now have access to Proof Central to proof, edit, and collaborate with co-authors on an intuitive browser-based interface. Proof Central will also provide data and insights into user behavior. “We are excited about our partnership with TNQTech, which presents a strategic step forward in making our journal production processes more efficient and effective,” says Simon Laurenson, Operations Manager at Bioscientifica. “We have been particularly buoyed by the attention to detail the team has demonstrated. We are also looking forward to using Proof Central for our authors to offer them a clean, efficient, and fast solution to proof their manuscripts before publication.” TNQTech’s CEO Abhi Arun says, “We are honored to be onboarding Bioscientifica’s journals and share their passion for the advancement of sciences. They are at the forefront of supporting biomedicine through publishing, events, and community engagement, and we are looking forward to working with them.” <hr /> About TNQTech <a href="https://tnqtech.com/">TNQTech</a>’s content services delivered on AI-enabled technology and products are used by some of the largest commercial publishers, prestigious learned societies, associations, and university presses, and through them, by millions of authors. About Bioscientifica <a href="https://www.bioscientifica.com/">Bioscientifica</a> exists to support biomedicine. Through their expertise in publishing, events and association management, they strengthen biomedical communities to advance science and health. Bioscientifica is owned by the Society for Endocrinology, with all profits redistributed to support biomedical research and practice. Bioscientifica’s <a href="https://www.bioscientifica.com/publishing/journals/">publishing portfolio</a> includes Journal of Endocrinology, Endocrine-Related Cancer, and European Thyroid Journal. Contact <a href="mailto:commsteam@tnq.co.in">commsteam@tnq.co.in</a> <pre>Member News Release submitted by TNQTech on 11/11/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/bioscientifica-partners-with-tnqtech-to-manage-journal-production-and-proofing-processes/">Bioscientifica Partners with TNQTech to Manage Journal Production and Proofing Processes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Paperpal Introduces ‘Overleaf Extension’ and ‘Centralized User Management Dashboard’ to Boost Scholarly Output</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/paperpal-introduces-overleaf-extension-and-centralized-user-management-dashboard-to-boost-scholarly-output/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:21:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51203</guid> <description><![CDATA[Paperpal, an AI-powered academic writing assistant by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), introduces two major features – Overleaf Extension & Centralized User Management Dashboard. These advanced features provide institutional partners, including librarians, with a comprehensive toolkit for enhancing their research output. Built … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/paperpal-introduces-overleaf-extension-and-centralized-user-management-dashboard-to-boost-scholarly-output/">Paperpal Introduces ‘Overleaf Extension’ and ‘Centralized User Management Dashboard’ to Boost Scholarly Output</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> Paperpal, an AI-powered academic writing assistant by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), introduces two major features – Overleaf Extension & Centralized User Management Dashboard. These advanced features provide institutional partners, including librarians, with a comprehensive toolkit for enhancing their research output. Built to support scientific writing and editing LaTeX documents with ease, Paperpal’s new extension offers seamless language editing capabilities directly within Overleaf while maintaining LaTeX source codes. This integration is particularly beneficial for librarians to extend academic editing support to students, researchers, and faculty members who write in LaTeX. Accessible via the Chrome extension, Paperpal for Overleaf is currently offering its leading real-time grammar and language suggestions for free. As Paperpal continues to evolve, the Overleaf extension will expand to include its other AI features currently available on the web version, including AI writing, citation assistance, paraphrasing tools. With a cross-platform presence across the web, Microsoft Word, and now Overleaf, Paperpal aims to provide a comprehensive writing solution for its institutional partners. Paperpal has also released a Centralized User Management dashboard for their institutional partners to empower librarians with improved visibility and control of procured licenses. This comprehensive dashboard gives a detailed overview of purchased, active, and unused licenses, facilitating easier monitoring and data-driven decision making. With functionalities such as detecting active, inactive, and deactivated users, along with the ability to re-allocate licenses, the dashboard provides high level of flexibility and transparency thereby ensuring optimal license utilization. These holistic solutions are aimed at enabling librarians and writing centers at universities as well as research institutions in improving their research output. Mr. Nishchay Shah, Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI Products, Cactus Communications, said, “With the new capabilities of the Overleaf Extension and the Centralized User Management dashboard, Paperpal strives to make cutting-edge, privacy-focused AI tools more accessible to academic institutions, fostering increased research productivity and scholarly output. By leveraging advanced AI technology, CACTUS is committed to developing impactful tools that address the needs of the research community.” As a comprehensive AI toolkit, Paperpal is strategically positioned to enhance research productivity by streamlining the writing process from conceptualization to submission and even post-publication. <hr /> </div> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <pre>Member News Release submitted by Cactus Communications on 11/11/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/paperpal-introduces-overleaf-extension-and-centralized-user-management-dashboard-to-boost-scholarly-output/">Paperpal Introduces ‘Overleaf Extension’ and ‘Centralized User Management Dashboard’ to Boost Scholarly Output</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>GeoScienceWorld Appoints Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services</title> <link>https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/geoscienceworld-appoints-matt-hudson-as-director-of-publishing-and-publishing-services/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Lord]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:18:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Member News & Releases]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sspnet.org/?p=51201</guid> <description><![CDATA[GeoScienceWorld (GSW), an essential online resource for peer-reviewed geoscience content, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services. Hudson brings over two decades of experience in nonprofit scientific publishing to this strategic … The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/geoscienceworld-appoints-matt-hudson-as-director-of-publishing-and-publishing-services/">GeoScienceWorld Appoints Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="entry-content single-content"> GeoScienceWorld (GSW), an essential online resource for peer-reviewed geoscience content, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services. Hudson brings over two decades of experience in nonprofit scientific publishing to this strategic leadership role. In his new position, Hudson will lead GSW’s Publishing and Publisher Services division, developing and implementing strategies to advance and serve society partners while maintaining the highest standards of publishing integrity. He will oversee GSW-published journals including Lithosphere and GeoArabia, while managing crucial partnerships with society publishers. Hudson joins GSW following an impressive career that includes fifteen years with the Geological Society of America and four years as the director of publications, communications, and marketing at the Entomological Society of America. His extensive background in content migrations, digitization projects, and journal launches aligns perfectly with GSW’s mission to advance digital geoscience resources. “Matt’s deep understanding of society publishing and his proven track record in strategic leadership make him an ideal choice for this role,” said Phoebe McMellon, GeoScienceWorld CEO. “His previous experience serving on our board of directors, combined with his presidency of the Geoscience Information Society, provides him with unique insights into our organization and the broader geoscience community.” “GSW plays a vital role in advancing independent publishing and the dissemination of geoscience research,” said Hudson. “Having served on the board of directors previously, I am especially honored to be joining the organization to build upon its success by pursuing innovative strategic growth opportunities for the benefit of the earth and geosciences community and its stakeholder partners.” Hudson holds a bachelor’s degree in English and environmental science from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s of fine arts in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. <hr /> About GeoScienceWorld GeoScienceWorld (GSW) is an essential online resource for researchers and institutions that rely on high-quality, peer-reviewed geoscience content, such as scholarly journals and eBooks. As a mission-driven nonprofit, GSW is passionate about promoting the Earth Sciences and highlighting the impact geoscience research has on reaching worldwide sustainability goals. </div> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <div class="entry-content single-content"> <pre>Member News Release submitted by GeoScienceWorld on 11/07/2024.</pre> </div> </div> The post <a href="https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/geoscienceworld-appoints-matt-hudson-as-director-of-publishing-and-publishing-services/">GeoScienceWorld Appoints Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sspnet.org">SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing</a>. ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>