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Monthly Archives: February 2023

Research Perception Building

Why Should Universities Patent Their Research? The Benefits of Patenting ...

The total number of patent applications worldwide is growing at an increasingly faster rate. According to the World Economic Forum, a record number of global patent applications were filed in 2021, 3.4 million, up from 1 million in 1995 and ...
Researcher Engagement

Learn More About Leveraging Alternative Communication Formats: Join Us at ...

An important part of the scientific process is bringing research findings to those outside science: practitioners, the public, policymakers, advocacy groups, non-profits, etc. These people play a crucial role in how scientific findings are used and applied to improve patient ...
Research Perception BuildingResearcher Engagement

How Societies are Contributing to Multilingual Science

English is undoubtedly the lingua franca of academic communication. Greek, Latin, Arabic, French, and German have each previously enjoyed this status, but none became so deeply entrenched as English. In fact, English is so pervasive in science and academia in ...
Academic Publishing TrendsBusiness of Academic Publishing

The Role of Research Societies in Promoting Open Science, Preprints, ...

Research societies are constantly seeking to extend and advance their respective fields. Open science and preprints play an important role in improving the transparency, reliability, and integrity of the scientific process and research in general. Today, we’ll discuss with Iratxe ...
Business of Academic Publishing

Five Things Academic Publishers Should Learn Before Entering a New ...

Changes in the research landscape, such as new policies around open access and preprints, have made academic publishers adapt their traditional business strategies and explore new markets. Many international publishers are looking to engage with research communities in specific countries, ...
Researcher Engagement

Improving women’s participation in academic conferences: 7 strategies used by ...

Academic conferences are a prime opportunity for research societies to increase member engagement and strengthen their branding, as well as an important source of revenue. For researchers, they are an avenue to foster networking and collaboration and are crucial in ...
Business of Academic PublishingSocial Media Outreach

WeChat’s Business Version WeCom: An Introduction for Societies, Journals, and ...

China will be one of the most active markets for the scientific research industry in the next five years, according to the Report on Market Foresight Analysis and Future Investment Strategy of China’s Scientific Research Industry (2022-2027). Consequently, many international ...
Research Perception BuildingResearcher Engagement

Creating Inclusive Learning Resources: Tips for Societies and Publishers

Societies and publishers are increasingly using their platforms to promote their field in novel ways, such as by hosting awards or creating useful infographics to disseminate shareable information. These organizations now also produce learning resources targeting many audiences, ranging from ...