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Open Access Special Report

With new OA policies coming into effect in the UK and other developments moving at a rapid pace, this Editors' Update Open Access Special Report reviews the current opportunities available for you and your journal.

Linda Willems, Editor-in-Chief

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Issue 38 - March 2013

Issue 38 - Editors' Update

In this issue we touch on some recent innovations. With innovation comes opportunity so join us to explore some of the new developments on offer to support you and your authors.

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Issue 37 - October 2012

Issue 37 - Editors' Update

From ORCID IDs and CrossMark to altmetrics and mobile apps, we keep you in the loop about the latest tools and initiatives that can support you in your role.

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    Editors of the journal Cortex are experimenting with an innovative new approach which will see the peer-review process split into two stages. Find out more... Learn more

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  • Journal dedicates issue to open access debate

    The Journal of Academic Librarianship focused on open access in its January issue. Here two co-Editors explain why. Learn more

  • CrossRef Board of Directors Approves FundRef Tracking Service

    A pilot to find a standard way of reporting funding sources for published scholarly research has now been approved for wider adoption. Learn more

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