Articles tagged with Open Access
The Scientific Annals of the Danube Delta Institute (SADDI) joins Pensoft's portfolio as an open-access, peer-reviewed journal. SADDI publishes research in ecology, biodiversity, environmental protection, and sustainable development related to the Danube Delta and similar wetland ecosystems.
GigaScience Press has won the first-ever Crossref Metadata Award, recognizing its efforts in providing high-quality metadata for its journal GigaByte. The award highlights the press's commitment to making research more discoverable and accessible through rich metadata standards.
The PEARL trial found that low-dose rapamycin improved lean muscle mass and reduced pain in women, while also showing improvements in emotional well-being. The study suggests rapamycin may offer measurable benefits for physical function and overall well-being in older adults.
The partnership will expand open access scholarship through Direct to Open, featuring multiple package options combining content from both presses. Duke University Press brings its humanities and social sciences catalog to the program.
Researchers found that fisetin reduces calcium buildup and protects blood vessels from hardening in vascular smooth muscle cells. Fisetin's anti-calcification activity depends on the phosphatase DUSP1, which inhibits p38 MAPK.
Impact Journals will exhibit its publications, including Aging-US, Oncotarget, and Genes & Cancer, at the SSP 47th Annual Meeting. The event aims to reimagine the future of scholarly publishing and aligns with Impact Journals' mission to foster open and impactful scientific communication.
Nicolas Hubert joins Zoosystematics and Evolution as Deputy Editor-in-Chief, bringing experience and expertise in ichthyology and genetics. He will drive further development and growth of the open-access journal.
Aging-US invites submissions for a Special Collection on cellular senescence, focusing on its mechanisms, physiological and pathological functions, and clinical applications. The collection honors Dr. Judith Campisi's groundbreaking work on senescence in aging, cancer, and tissue homeostasis.
A new study found that increased perceived stress can lead to worsened respiratory symptoms and decreased quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study also examined the association between stress and platelet activation, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation.
Researchers have discovered that inhibiting the metalloprotease ADAM19 can reduce gut inflammation and cell aging markers across species. The study found that blocking ADAM19 reduced gut damage and inflammation in fruit flies, mice, and human cells, offering a promising path for creating treatments to maintain healthy tissues.
Two Taylor & Francis journals will be converted to open access for 2025, thanks to funding from collective OA agreements and read access. The Collective Pathway to Open Publishing model combines multiple funding sources to support the conversion of HSS journals.
Researchers found that high-grade pre-cancer lesions triggered stronger immune responses and showed higher levels of immune-related markers PD-L1 and FOXP3. These findings suggest that HPV may begin avoiding the immune system early in infection, allowing infected cells to grow and potentially leading to cancer.
A large-scale database of macaque behavior is driving a shift towards open science, bringing together researchers from across the globe to share data on social lives of over 3,000 individual monkeys. The platform has grown into a collaborative effort promoting culture of sharing within the research community.
A study on captive olive baboons found that about a quarter exhibited accelerated aging, while another quarter showed signs of slower aging. The researchers investigated physical indicators such as walking speed and fine motor skills, but found that these changes were more closely related to chronological age than epigenetic age.
A team of Singaporean scientists has released a comprehensive long-read RNA sequencing dataset, SG-NEx, to accelerate biomarker discovery and precision medicine. The dataset offers deeper biological insights into RNA complexity, enabling researchers to detect clinically relevant biomarkers and develop better treatments.
SKINdeep, a new international journal on translational dermatology and clinical studies, is now available online. The journal features original articles, reviews, and perspectives on skin diseases and their therapeutic relevance.
The journal will publish research exploring digital health and advance care planning for older adults, including caregiver integration and technological innovation support. JMIR Aging boasts a strong impact in the field, with a Journal Impact Factor of 5.0 and a CiteScore of 6.5.
The Frontiers Planet Prize has announced 19 National Champions from science research teams worldwide, offering transformative solutions to climate change, community health, and planetary resilience. The prize aims to fast-track innovation and global consensus on planetary health.
Participants who took the supplement showed improvements in grip strength, lower body mobility, and reductions in body weight. The supplement appeared to reduce stem cell turnover, regulate immune function, and influence gene activity related to stress response.
The American Physical Society has received the leading score among publishers participating in SCOAP3 for its investment in open science practices. The Society earned high marks in elements like data availability, article metadata, and persistent identifiers.
Researchers developed a new method to measure changes in DNA that can help predict a person's age, focusing on how random chemical tags become over time. The study found that methylation entropy predicted age as accurately as traditional methods, with an average error of just five years.
The Leopoldina discussion paper suggests establishing a diamond open access model, where journals are funded and monitored like research itself. The authors propose an application process and regular evaluation to guarantee lasting quality and transparency while reducing costs.
A new study finds that a specific genetic variation in the PTGS2 gene is associated with an increased risk of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in Lebanese men. Men carrying the C version of this gene were more than twice as likely to have BPH compared to those without it.
Researchers discovered that aging causes inflammation, oxidative stress, and gene disruption in the retinal pigment epithelium, a vital layer of cells in the eye. This study provides a clearer understanding of why aging leads to eye disease and introduces a reliable laboratory model for testing new therapies.
Researchers found that GSK3β becomes increasingly active in melanoma cells during treatment, helping them survive and adapt despite BRAF inhibitors. Treating resistant cancer cells with a GSK3β inhibitor significantly reduced their growth, suggesting blocking this protein could restore sensitivity to treatment.
A study found that smaller embryos already hatching are more likely to be chromosomally normal. This insight helps fertility clinics select better embryos during IVF, particularly for women over 35 or those undergoing PGT-A.
Xiamen University has joined the Bentham Science Institutional Membership Program to enable researchers to publish Open Access at concessionary rates in Bentham Science journals. The program promotes open research and fosters scientific advancements globally.
A new editorial in Oncotarget discusses how artificial intelligence can improve liver imaging by recognizing when it might be wrong. The approach, called 'uncertainty quantification,' helps clinicians better detect liver cancer and other diseases by pointing out areas in medical scans that need a second look.
Researchers investigated why bones become less responsive to exercise with age, finding increased mtROS or decreased Atg7-dependent autophagy in osteoblastic cells do not contribute to reduced mechanoresponsiveness. Damage to the bone's osteocyte network also does not prevent a healthy bone-building response.
Researchers found that combining imipridones with radiation therapy and temozolomide slowed glioblastoma growth and prolonged survival in mice. The treatment also boosted immune responses and suppressed MGMT protein expression, making it more effective.
A new case report presents a highly unusual combination of two benign ovarian tumors: serous cystadenofibroma and collision lesions. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is critical for effective treatment planning, and this case emphasizes the need for personalized evaluation of each ovarian mass.
Researchers found that NSD2 helps maintain MM cell identity by reorganizing DNA and influencing gene activity. This discovery could shape future treatment approaches for patients with t(4;14) myeloma.
The partnership streamlines access to biodiversity data, enabling users to search and refine queries based on various criteria. Pensoft's hosted portals provide a scalable solution for 30 journals, fostering greater connectivity between scientific research and evidence.
Three Taylor & Francis journals will be published open access in 2025 volumes with no cost to authors. Institutional support has reached the required threshold for the Subscribe to Open pilot, enabling OA publishing.
The Public Library of Science and the Society of China University Journals have formed a strategic partnership to promote open access, open science, and research integrity. The collaboration aims to increase awareness of open science principles and enhance research quality in China.
IOP Publishing is introducing a new policy for two environmental research journals, ERFS and ERCL, requiring authors to publicly share research data underpinning articles. The policy aims to foster greater access to research data and cultivate transparency and trust in science.
Researchers discovered senolytics can target Alzheimer's disease-associated brain enzymes AChE and BChE without affecting healthy ones. This selective approach may lead to safer treatments that improve memory and reduce inflammation in older adults.
All articles with at least one author based in Africa can now be submitted to the platform and will no longer require funding from a partnering research funder. This expansion aims to increase publication efficiency and improve the experience of African authors, while promoting the rapid sharing and discovery of high-quality research.
Researchers at Cornell University discovered that the FGR protein can induce cell differentiation in leukemia cells similar to retinoic acid treatment. The presence of FGR alone was enough to make these cells mature, producing well-known markers of maturation and expressing inhibitor of the cell cycle p27.
The MIT Press has funded the open publication of 320 books through its Direct to Open framework, which shifts from market-based purchase models to collaborative library-supported open access. This approach has shown significant usage and citation increases for Humanities and STEAM books, with a notable impact on global readership.
Simon Fraser University is pioneering a university-wide open scholarship framework, guided by six principles, to advance research, innovation and sustainable development. This initiative aligns with the university's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to increase the visibility, dissemination and rea...
The SpongeBoost project visualizes sponge functions in wetlands using a comic book, simplifying complex concepts for experts and non-experts. The first edition of the comic book is available online, promoting nature-based solutions to enhance landscape resilience.
In 2024, MDPI published 238,000 peer-reviewed open-access articles, tripling its research integrity team size. The publisher expanded its global workforce to 6,650 staff across 21 offices, publishing more than 25 million downloads of fully open-access research.
A study using NHANES data found that inflammation, rather than diet and exercise, has the strongest association with telomere shortening. Managing chronic inflammation may be key to preserving telomere length and promoting healthy aging.
A new study found that treating aged mice with montelukast improved retinal health by reducing inflammation and boosting proteasome activity. This approach may offer a promising new way to slow age-related vision loss and protect eye health in older adults.
The new Individual-based Ecology journal publishes its first articles, offering a fresh perspective on how individual organisms and ecological systems dynamics are linked. The journal focuses on individual-based perspectives in ecology, complementing other ecological disciplines.
A new review highlights how breast cancer cells change their communication and growth patterns, helping tumors survive, spread, and resist treatment. The review explores disrupted signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt/mTOR and RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK, which can promote tumor progression and resistance to treatment.
A new editorial highlights a growing concern in cancer care: radiotherapy may leave behind residual disease that can lead to worse long-term outcomes. Studies have shown that patients with residual disease are more likely to experience cancer recurrence and shorter survival, emphasizing the need for regular biopsy-based tests.
The AI FORA project analyzed how AI-based social assessment varies across nine countries and four continents, highlighting the need for flexible, dynamic, and adaptive systems that reflect social stakeholders' perspectives. The research aims to improve AI in addressing fairness and discrimination issues in public social services.
This study found that aging impacts the gut microbiome composition and metabolites differently in male and female rats, influenced by biological sex and mitochondrial DNA. The researchers analyzed fecal samples from genetically diverse rats to assess bacterial changes with age, revealing more significant shifts in females.
Marine animals are being used to gather valuable data on human impact on the ocean. Biologging, attaching sensors to wild animals, provides insights into environmental conditions and behaviors. The goal is to develop an 'Internet of Animals' with shared standards for data sharing, enabling targeted policies and a sustainable coexistence.
Breast cancer survivors experience accelerated aging due to detrimental effects of BC and its treatments, particularly systemic therapies. The study highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and potential strategies to slow down aging in cancer survivors.
The WIN Consortium is transforming cancer care through personalized medicine, leveraging AI, molecular profiling, and clinical trials. The organization's innovations, including N-of-1 clinical trials and WINTHER and WINGPO trials, are helping clinicians make more precise treatment decisions and improving outcomes for cancer patients.
Impact Journals is proud to exhibit at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, featuring its esteemed journals Aging-US, Oncotarget, Oncoscience, and Genes & Cancer. The meeting highlights significant advancements in cancer research, aligning with Impact Journals' mission to disseminate impactful scientific research.
A new study suggests that statins can reduce chest muscle loss in smokers, while aspirin may contribute to increased muscle loss. The study examined data from 4,191 participants and found that statins protected pectoralis muscle area and density, whereas aspirin led to decreased muscle mass.
Cranfield University has renewed its flat fee partnership with Frontiers for 2025, empowering researchers to publish without article processing charges. This collaboration simplifies budgeting and reduces administrative tasks, supporting open-access principles and promoting sustainable publishing strategies.
Research from the Long Life Family Study found individuals from long-lived families have significantly better vascular health than the general population. The study identified key risk factors and four genomic regions linked to PAD risk, providing novel insight into underlying mechanisms.
Researchers have created quantum holograms using metasurfaces and nonlinear crystals, enabling precise control over entangled information. The technology holds promise for practical applications in quantum communication and anti-counterfeiting, with potential to increase information capacity and reduce system size.
Recent research suggests that some invasive cancers diagnosed in early-stage breast cancer may not need immediate surgery, highlighting the importance of more precise screening methods for DCIS. The COMET trial found that at least half of invasive breast cancers take years to progress or may never progress at all.
Genetic changes triggered by environmental factors like pollution, diet, and stress can increase cancer risk. Nearly everyone is exposed to cancer risk factors daily, highlighting the need for public awareness and policy action to reduce exposure.