---------- Forwarded message --------- From: International Science Council The past month in Open Science. [image: Share this] <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=d83167f87a&e=8ffd04df91> [image: Forward to a friend] <https://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=0e2ce138ef&e=8ffd04df91> Big stories in Open Science *EU Ministers Urge ‘No Pay’ Academic-Publishing Model, Sparking Debate Over Feasibility and Funding <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=4cfc6adc71&e=8ffd04df91> * - The European Union’s Council of Ministers has proposed a ‘no pay’ academic-publishing model, advocating for cost-free access to scholarly publications for both authors and readers. Despite strong support from academic institutions, such as the German Research Federation <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=b520afb27c&e=8ffd04df91>(DFG), representatives from the publishing industry have expressed concerns over the viability of this model and the lack of clarity on its financing. The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers ( STM <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=51af92b174&e=8ffd04df91>) an organization for the academic publishing industry, fears implementing such a model could abolish independent European publishing companies. *Plan S Will Remove 68% of the “Transformative Journals” <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=1ce874bbcd&e=8ffd04df91> * - More than two-thirds, 1,589 out of 2,326 journals (68%), of the ‘Transformative Journals’ eligible for funding within the Plan S <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=9428a0aa46&e=8ffd04df91> open-access initiative will be expelled from the scheme for failing to meet their requirements <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e2add70223&e=8ffd04df91>. Plan S, which mandates immediate open access for research papers supported by international funders, requires hybrid journals to commit to transitioning to full open access. The decision signifies a shift in focus from subscription-based scholarly publishing to full and immediate- open access, with the removal of support for transformative journals from 2024 onwards. *Plan S Seeks Alternative Business Models to Article Processing Charges in Scholarly Publishing <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=a2f767ffbe&e=8ffd04df91> * - Under Plan S <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=be1c35158f&e=8ffd04df91>, the Coalition S group of funders is soliciting the research sector’s suggestions for alternative business models to article processing charges (APCs), aiming to reshape the open-access approach in scholarly publishing. As APCs, typically paid by research funders or institutions, become increasingly expensive and unsustainable, the Council of the EU member state governments has emphasized the necessity of developing publishing models that don’t rely on per-unit charges. In partnership with Jisc and Plos <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=b0f5ad6c17&e=8ffd04df91>, Coalition S has launched a working group to explore equitable payment models and utilize research funding to support a non-APC publishing ecosystem. *Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative’s Open Access Dashboard: Major Update and Expanded Coverage <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=92dfda2c37&e=8ffd04df91> * - The Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=2ea0ea58d6&e=8ffd04df91> recently announced a significant update to their Open Access dashboard, completed migration from Microsoft Academic Graph (MAG) to OpenAlex, and released data for research outputs published in 2022. The upgraded dashboard offers improved tracking of open access outputs, now covering a total of 14,477 institutions, nearly double the previous coverage. *Soaring Academic Journal Costs Drive Illicit Downloads in Japan <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=795a1ee037&e=8ffd04df91> * - In the wake of academic journal subscription fees skyrocketing, the use of Sci-Hub <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=001b1653ec&e=8ffd04df91> to download academic papers has surged in Japan, hitting 7.2 million in 2022. This has cast doubt on the ethics of scholars but also highlights the increased pressure of academic publishing costs. Amidst the controversy, Japanese researchers express their distress over the situation, pushing for a collective negotiation at a national level and sparking a discussion on restructuring the academic publishing system. *Wiley Signs 22 Open Access Agreements in North America <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=deabe2b024&e=8ffd04df91> * - In a significant move towards open-access publishing, Wiley <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=a7c9cb8b9a&e=8ffd04df91>, a global leader in scientific publishing, has announced the signing or renewal of 22 transformative agreements with partners across the United States and Mexico. These agreements, set to begin in 2023, provide participating institutions access to Wiley’s extensive portfolio of hybrid and subscription journals. Researchers will now have the opportunity to publish their accepted articles open access, significantly increasing the availability of research. This development covers 117 institutions and is estimated to make around 3,600 articles open-access, driving the momentum of author-pay open-access publishing in North America. Aspen Institute and Omidyar Network Partner to Foster an Equitable Data Economy <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=1ac98843ec&e=8ffd04df91> - In a bid to envision a fair data economy, the Aspen Institute <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=34aa61fb6f&e=8ffd04df91>, in collaboration with the Omidyar Network <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=44c0a0887e&e=8ffd04df91>, has assembled a diverse team of experts for a project known as the Council for a Fair Data Future <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=846f35eeb6&e=8ffd04df91>. This council, constituting academics, technologists, corporations, policymakers, and civil society representatives, aims to identify recommendations to make the data economy more equitable and beneficial for individuals and communities. This initiative will culminate in actionable suggestions for transforming the data economy, addressing , and implementing direct interventions. *PeerJ Launches Open Advances Series for Equitable and Barrier-Free Scientific Communication <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e48cc56c01&e=8ffd04df91> * - PeerJ <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=f2e019fa99&e=8ffd04df91>, a leading publisher, introduces its Open Advances series of journals, offering global access to scientific communication without financial barriers. These community-led journals prioritize research that addresses pressing world challenges and fosters collaboration among researchers. By removing obstacles like Article Processing Charges and empowering the scientific community to decide what to review and publish, PeerJ aims to enhance the dissemination of significant research and accelerate scientific progress. *DIAMAS Project Publishes Best Practices Report for Institutional Publishing Service Providers <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=d7b70d362b&e=8ffd04df91> * - The Developing Institutional Open Access Publishing Models to Advance Scholarly Communication (DIAMAS) <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=0795f449ec&e=8ffd04df91>project, in collaboration with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=1bafd0d0b2&e=8ffd04df91>) has released a comprehensive report <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e238942741&e=8ffd04df91> outlining quality evaluation criteria and assessment systems for Institutional Publishing Service Providers (IPSPs <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=d068989fbf&e=8ffd04df91>) in the context of Diamond Open Access publishing. The report provides valuable insights into existing practices, international standards, and research evaluation methods for IPSPs. It covers seven core categories: funding, ownership and governance, open science practices, editorial quality, technical service efficiency, visibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion. *Open Science NL Announced Appointment of a Steering Group to Drive the Open Science Transition in the Netherlands <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=5d3de59583&e=8ffd04df91> * - Open Science NL, a newly launched organization in the Netherlands, has announced the appointment of its Steering Group. Comprised of members nominated by 15 knowledge institutions and appointed for a four-year term, the Steering Group brings extensive knowledge, vision, and an overview of the open science agenda. Open Science NL aims to accelerate the transition to open science by stimulating research initiatives and innovative funding programs aligned with the Open Science 2030 Ambition Document. *Release of 2023 Transparency Report for Mathematics Journals under Subscribe to Open (S2O) Initiative <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=ae07466119&e=8ffd04df91> * - EDP Sciences and the Société de Mathématiques Industrielles et Appliquées (SMAI <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=137a322f0b&e=8ffd04df91>) have published their third Transparency Report <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e81944752e&e=8ffd04df91> for mathematics journals under the S2O program <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=794b691b6e&e=8ffd04df91>. The report offers comprehensive insights into subscription prices, renewals, costs, and usage data, showcasing the effectiveness of S2O. With a focus on transparency, the report empowers librarians and stakeholders to make informed decisions while emphasizing the ongoing support institutions need to sustain open-access publishing. *A Surge in Open Access Publishing: 58 More Institutions Join The Company of Biologists’ Read & Publish Initiative <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=7e58633122&e=8ffd04df91> * - The Company of Biologists announced the addition of 58 more institutions to its cost-neutral Read & Publish Open Access initiative since January 2023, increasing participation to over 650 institutions across 41 countries <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=7859fd4cf5&e=8ffd04df91>. Two new library consortia, the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) and the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) Consortium in Hong Kong, have also joined, bringing the total consortia count to 12. Nearly half of these participating libraries have opted to include fully Open Access journals in their cost-neutral Read & Publish agreements <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=30fe880091&e=8ffd04df91>, driving significant growth in the proportion of OA research content in the company’s hybrid journals and contributing to a total of 71% of the Open Access articles published in 2022. ------------------------------ Open science events and opportunities *Events* - 2023 SSP Training Series on Open Access <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=365559fe01&e=8ffd04df91> will be held on *19 *and *20 July 2023.* This workshop series will be of interest to both early-career professionals as well as those more experienced in scholarly communications. - Open Science Sticker Contest <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=54f6334a88&e=8ffd04df91>: To celebrate 20 years of open science, Allen Institute <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e263970c87&e=8ffd04df91> is seeking creative answers in the form of artwork from youth ages 5-14. Enter <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=cfb7761f07&e=8ffd04df91> the Open Science Sticker Contest by 12:00 pm (Pacific) on 1* August 2023.* - DIAMAS <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=765db1e098&e=8ffd04df91> launches an open call to collate resources addressing key components of the Extensible Quality Standard for Institutional Publishing (EQSIP <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=58b7e71499&e=8ffd04df91>) to enhance Open Access Diamond and institutional publishing. Use this online form <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=47dc896f2f&e=8ffd04df91> to identify resources for the DIAMAS registry. *Job opportunities* - arXiv <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=eeac0a8928&e=8ffd04df91> is hiring for the following positions- Software Developers <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=0d40721bfd&e=8ffd04df91>, a Project Manager <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=51854e8dfa&e=8ffd04df91>, and a Community Engagement Manager <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=91380b157f&e=8ffd04df91> . - Opendata.ch <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=b673146106&e=8ffd04df91> is looking for a Project Manager <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=d82b7d25a9&e=8ffd04df91> Open Innovation with project management talent starting in July or by agreement. - MIT Libraries is hiring a Scholarly Communications Associate <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=d3e1ebebc8&e=8ffd04df91> to work on key aspects of the libraries’ scholarly communications program. More details can be found here <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=8114a04d9a&e=8ffd04df91> . ------------------------------ Our top 10 open science reads from the past month 1. The beginning of the end for academic publishers? <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=2886a5ff15&e=8ffd04df91> 2. Abolishing an “Industry”? <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=e1cf653d57&e=8ffd04df91> 3. Shifting Tides <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=189e063c70&e=8ffd04df91> 4. Moving Away from APCs <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=3e9cd7e47d&e=8ffd04df91> 5. The Case for PubPub <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=7f3804ebb8&e=8ffd04df91> 6. Open Access: the Future is Diamond <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=2ddba5cc08&e=8ffd04df91> 7. Our Right To Challenge Junk Patents Is Under Threat <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=bbac79bc93&e=8ffd04df91> 8. How Scientific Publishers’ Extreme Fees Put Profit Over Progress <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=a891f585f0&e=8ffd04df91> 9. Diamond is for Everyone <https://science.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e9b648776114e2888e7ea8c5&id=49654daaba&e=8ffd04df91> 10. 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