Springer Nature points out problems with cOAlition S transformative journals plan

In an open letter sent today (Tuesday 17th December) to research funder consortium cOAlition S, Springer Nature has urged the coalition to make amendments to its proposed framework on transformative journals, currently out for consultation. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-16 23:07:57 UTC ]

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Springer Nature points out problems with cOAlition S transformative journals plan

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cOAlition S accuses Springer Nature of ‘stalling progress’

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Publishers vow new checks on China surveillance research

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