(27 Feb 2024) Paperpal, the AI academic writing assistant by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a science communications and technology company, has introduced an online plagiarism checker to help academics steer clear of accidental plagiarism, and present their best original research. This latest feature adds more depth to the comprehensive AI writing tool, benefiting Paperpal’s growing community…
(4 Mar 2024) The SEALG Annual Meeting and Conference will take place in Frankfurt am Main on 28-29 June 2024 at J.W.Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Bibliothek Sprach & Kulturwissenschaften (BSKW). In preparation of the SEALG Annual Meeting 2024, SEALG invites proposals for papers on three themes to choose from: – collections, archives and library work as well as…
(25 Feb 2024) On 25 February 2024, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, released the Australian Universities Accord Final Report. The Australian Universities Accord Final Report contains 47 recommendations for Government consideration and aims to create a long-term reform plan for the higher education sector to meet Australia’s future skills needs. …
(4 Mar 2024) Many libraries have been slow to adopt virtual reality (VR). This has been for a multitude of reasons, cost and the fear of “fad technology” being just two of them. VR has long been looked at with mixed understanding and some degree of technical wariness. However, this has been slowly changing as…
(7 Mar 2024) About the role: As the Director of Open Access Australasia, you will be expected to lead the development of strategy and directing activities to ensure the goals of the group are met for open scholarship in Australasia. The Director of Open Access Australasia works under the broad direction of the Executive…
(4 Mar 2024) Since the mid 1970s, Micromedex has been a pioneer in evidence-based clinical decision support. That’s 50 years of supporting clients and partners to make an impact on patient safety and clinical efficiency. Let’s take a look at the history of the solution, and how it has evolved into the Micromedex we know…
(4 Mar 2024) As roughly half the world’s population prepares to vote in elections, a new OECD report offers the first baseline assessment of how OECD countries are upgrading their governance measures to support an environment where reliable information can thrive, prioritizing freedom of expression and human rights, and sets out a policy framework for countries…
(29 Feb 2024) The landscape of scientific and technical publishing is undergoing a transformative evolution as major players harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their products and services. With a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation, publishers are integrating AI-driven features and capabilities into their offerings, setting the stage for a new…
(4 Mar 2024) In a move to advance open access publishing and increase the visibility of research from partner countries, the EIFL has updated its list of journals available for publication by corresponding authors. Through negotiated agreements with publishers, EIFL enables corresponding authors from 37 partner countries to publish their research in open access journals either for free…
(28 Feb 2024) James Cook University’s Library is telling the tale of a first-of-its-kind expedition to investigate the Great Barrier Reef nearly 100 years ago. The story, Expedition to the Great Barrier Reef: The story of a ground-breaking scientific mission to Low Isles, Queensland in 1928-1929 and an overview of its legacies, is now available for…