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The “Pure Publish” Agreement

Pure publish contracts are possible now. It is not necessary to wait for the subscription publishers to change their business model or to pair a pure publish component with a read and publish component in a transformative agreement. @lisalibrarian

Revisiting — Transformative Agreements: A Primer

Do you know what is meant by the term “transformative agreement” or how “Read and Publish” deals are structured? Today we revisit the 2019 primer by @lisalibrarian explaining the basics concepts behind these increasingly important approaches.

India’s Fight Against Predatory Journals: An Interview with Professor Bhushan Patwardhan

An interview with Bhushan Patwardhan, Vice Chairman of India’s University Grants Commission, discussing strategies that are being employed to combat predatory publishing.

Guest Post: A Plea for Fairer Sharing of the True Costs of Publication

Mariëlle Prevoo, Ron Aardening, and Ingrid Wijk from the Maastricht University Library suggest a more equitable model for open access publishing.

The Kitchen at the APE: Five Chefs Share Takeaways from the 2020 Academic Publishing in Europe Conference

Here are some takeaways from last week’s Academic Publishing in Europe meeting, from Chefs who were there (either physically or virtually).

Data Analysis: How Effective Is TrendMD?

A reanalysis of TrendMD experimental data reveal details on its effectiveness, novelty, and bias.

Global Science, China’s Rise, and European Anxiety

While some talk about global science, China’s skyrocketing investment in its scientific sector is causing real anxiety for Europe.

Study: Recommender Systems May Increase Citations

TrendMD may drive traffic, saves, and citations, according to a new study by the founders and employees of TrendMD. Deeper analysis of their results reveal overstated results and a lack of context. Should these papers be considered sound science just another form of marketing?

Will the Hybrid Journal Be Transformed by Plan S?

Plan S proposes criteria for the “transformative journal” – how are publishers responding?

The Tyranny of Unintended Consequences: Richard Poynder on Open Access and the Open Access Movement

A recent opinion paper by Richard Poynder @rickypo offers analysis and prognostication with regard to the current state and future prospects of #openaccess and the open access movement.

Is PLOS Running Out Of Time? Financial Statements Suggest Urgency To Innovate

The publisher is committed to financial sustainability. How it achieves it is an open question.

Can Geowalling Save Open Access?

Geowalling open content is proposed yet again. As a thought experiment, @lisalibrarian explores what Plan S principles would be compromised by this tactic.

Citation Contamination: References to Predatory Journals in the Legitimate Scientific Literature

How many articles from predatory journals are being cited in the legitimate (especially medical) literature? Some disturbing findings.

Ask The Chefs: Beyond the APC

It’s Open Access week so this month we asked the chefs: What’s next for OA? What lies beyond the APC as a funding model? Let us know your thoughts!

Guest Post — The Future of Open Access Business Models: APCs Are Not the Only Way

Highwire’s Byron Russell reports on this year’s OASPA Conference, and future paths to sustainable open access business models.

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