Cambridge University Press to “Conduct Radical Review” of Open Research

From Cambridge University Press:

Cambridge University Press is to conduct a “radical, community-led” review of the open research publishing ecosystem. The review aims to identify bold and workable solutions that support innovation and researchers’ needs in a manner that’s sustainable for all major stakeholders.

Cambridge University Press is inviting researchers, librarians, publishers, funders, and publishing partners across the globe to participate in the review, via workshops, interviews and an online survey supported by independent research consultancy, Shift Insight.

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The project will focus on four areas crucial to the future of open research:   

• The link between publishing, reward and recognition
• Equity in research dissemination
• Research integrity
• Technological change and the future of research publishing

A report, which will present the challenges and set out ideas and solutions for the next phase of the open transition, will be shared in the summer. Cambridge University Press will support ongoing engagement within the academic community to implement solutions which accelerate change.

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Media Report: Cambridge University Press Announces ‘Radical’ Open Research Review Across ‘Broken Landscape’ of Inequity (via The Bookseller)

Mandy Hill, managing director of the publisher, said:  “We have made significant progress towards becoming a fully open publisher, but something is still broken in the current landscape.

“Without more radical change, models will become increasingly unsustainable and will fail to support researchers as they seek to use the latest technologies. Reward and recognition models incentivise the status quo. Inequities hold back research dissemination. There are critical questions around ensuring research integrity. Technological disruptions will force us to rethink key parts of our approach.

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