---------- 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=8ffd04df91project, 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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