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This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Open Access (OA) Books Program! Our OA books are more likely than non-OA books to be mentioned in the news, and have on average more than twice as many citations in research and policy documents. This demonstrates that choosing OA is the perfect way for researchers to maximize the reach and impact of their work. We caught up with 12 Taylor & Francis colleagues and asked them to recommend their must-read OA book from our collection. Discover their picks here: http://spr.ly/6041P7Uw3 #OpenAccess #ResearchImpact Elliott Morsia Henrik Skaug Sætra Aakash Chakrabarty Rupak Chattopadhyay Felix Knuepling Dia Chebenova Liam Whittington Phillip Gonzalez Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn Irma Britton Larry Erickson Gary Brase Kate Hawes Jude Boyles Rebecca Horn Simon Whitmore Timothy Kellison Lucy Kennedy Rainer Greifeneder Mariela Jaffé Norbert Schwarz Catherine Bernard Pauline Kollontai Friedrich Lohmann Craig Fowlie Nils Ringe Lucio Renno Helena Hurd Nick Banatvala Pascal Bovet Gagandeep Singh Dr. Amitoj Singh C. R. "Chuck" Crumly PhD John Mattick Paulo de Paiva Amaral Francesca Musiani Cécile Méadel

Last month, we announced the addition of PeerJ, a pioneer in broad-scope open access (OA) journals. Today we’d like to introduce you to Nathaniel Gore, their Director of Communities, and their newest Hub partnership with Agorà - Società Italiana di Medicina ad indirizzo Estetico/Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine. We invite you to learn more about this partnership, which will develop a platform for researchers and practitioners in the growing field of aesthetic and regenerative medicine: https://lnkd.in/eKGDXjFh Learn more about PeerJ Hubs, a sustainable Open Access solution for scholarly societies and research associations, with meaningful benefits for members and tools to grow your organization: https://lnkd.in/ezdzrYrq #OpenAccess

More and more journalists are integrating data into their reporting. But how can they ensure readers actually understand this data? Interactive data visualization could be the key. In their 2023 study published in Data Journalism, Lehigh University’s Haiyan Jia and Penn State University’s S. Shyam Sundar reveal how interactive visualizations can help audiences really engage with the data, improving their grasp of complex patterns and issues. As this approach supports more accurate interpretation of statistics, it may also play a role in tackling misinformation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dVZSkHpH #DataVisualization #Misinformation

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Bostjancic has been chosen to speak at STM’s Societal Impact Day event to discuss the SDG Publishers Compact. STM is a leading association of scholarly publishers; they advance trusted research for the benefit of society by fostering collaboration and innovation among their members and the wider scholarly community. Andrew is now one of the SDG Publishers Compact Fellows, a group that works with academic publishers, editors, researchers, and policymakers to help facilitate the journey towards a publishing ecosystem that addresses societal challenges and supports human progress. Read more about our work with the Compact and our other sustainability initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/ePmJAQdm Read more about the STM event where Andrew is speaking: https://lnkd.in/gp2WYVgn STM

This Earth Day, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Africa Circular Economy Series with its first title “Circular and Transformative Economy: Advances towards Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation.” Edited by Luxon Nhamo, Professor Sylvester Mpandeli, Stanley Liphadzi (PhD), and Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, this Open Access book provides case studies and pathways for policymakers and others working for sustainability. Download this Open Access book here: http://spr.ly/6043bb3eX Want to contribute to the series? Learn more here: http://spr.ly/6044bb3ek #EarthDay #CircularEconomy Taruvinga Badza (Ph.D.) Mcloud Chirwa Kayira Tinashe Lindel Dirwai Nosipho Dlamini Protase Echessah Dr. Webster Gumindoga Samkelisiwe Hlophe-Ginindza Nonhlanhla Kalebaila Mpho Kapari Buyisile Kholisa, PhD erna kruger Edward Kurwakumire Betsie le Roux James Magidi, PhD Thobeka Maimela Anabela Manhica Everisto Mapedza Nomvuselelo Mgwenya Jennifer Molwantwa Dr Lindiwe Mthethwa William Musazura Eustina Musvoto Assan Ng'ombe Charles Nhemachena Daniel Njiwa Alfred Odindo Dalia Saad Mendy Z. Shozi Nafiisa Sobratee-Fajurally, PhD Patrik Soderholm cuthbert taguta Attie van Niekerk John Ngoni Zvimba WRC South Africa International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Plagiarism is one of the most common types of publication misconduct and comes in many forms. Yet there is no single global definition for plagiarism, making it confusing for researchers and authors. Join us on April 25th 2024, at 12pm BST, for the webinar: “Ethics focus: plagiarism & text recycling.” This session will include: How we define plagiarism for Taylor & Francis Journals, including what are the most common types; practical tips on how to avoid plagiarism; and we’ll provide clarity on where it is NOT plagiarism and where the gray areas are (for example in text-recycling). Register now: http://spr.ly/6048bE8jI #ResearchEthics #ResearchIntegrity Didi Peng

What motivates social media users to report fake news, or just ignore it and move on? Media researcher Dr. Shangyuan Wu set out to explore this question. She found that, although community reporting is a key part of many platforms’ strategies for tackling misinformation, audiences aren’t always good at telling what’s misinformation. Even when they do identify fake news, people may be discouraged from taking action for a variety of reasons. Her findings suggest that these systems will only be truly effective when combined with news literacy education which specifically addresses misinformation reporting, and the many hurdles that come with it. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6042wCN9I #FakeNews #NewsLiteracy

We are pleased to announce a new three-year ‘read & publish’ agreement with Rowan University, the fourth fastest-growing public research institution in the United States. Jamie Hutchins, Director of Open Research – Americas at Taylor & Francis, says: “We’re absolutely delighted to work with Rowan University to find a way to offer its researchers a path to publish open access, especially in fields where access to funding for OA is less available. Our goal, always, is to find solutions that help our partners in achieving their strategic goals and to find the right fit for their specific circumstances. Partner success starts as we develop each agreement and continues throughout our relationship to ensure value and impact is achieved.” Read the press release to learn more: http://spr.ly/6042wN4xk #OpenAccess

According to Statista, “Avocados, which have become a meme for the Millennial generation, have exploded in popularity in the United States … In 1985, domestic consumption was a meager 436 million pounds. That number has increased six-fold to over 2.7 billion pounds … in 2022.” In her book 'The Avocado Debate,' Honor Eldridge asks the question: “Have you ever thought about their environmental and social impact?” This Earth Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Eldridge’s book, which has been lauded by everyone from Randy Hayes, Founder of Rainforest Action Network, to BBC Science Focus. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHZCcZx8 Find her book here: https://lnkd.in/e2aEdZNY #EarthMonth

This Earth Month, we’d like to introduce our Open Access journal “Sustainable Communities,” which publishes research to advance sustainable practices and explore how sustainability drives responses to environmental change. Right now they’re looking for contributors for the journal’s “Innovation in Sustainable Entrepreneurship” article collection. Interested? Learn more: http://spr.ly/6045wg5x5 #OpenAccess #Sustainability Samuel Ward