Special Issue

Let’s go behind the scenes with the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), to talk about the work they do to advance knowledge and learning in their subject field, and to hear about some of their initiatives to make the discipline more accessible for all. They also share their vision for the future and explore how they think they will need to adapt in order to navigate new chal...

With seismic shifts in the research publishing landscape, how do societies need to adapt for their members? Embracing ‘openness’ in every sense – championing collaborative, diverse and inclusive communities, and advancing research that is accessible to all – is the key to societies remaining sustainable in an open future and staying at the heart of their communities. Taking a 360-degree view on ‘o...

As we transition towards Open, societies, publishers and institutions all have a part to play in breaking down barriers and improving equity in Research Publishing. So how can we go about achieving this goal? This is where R4Life comes in. We talked to Sarah Phibbs, Director of Publisher Partnerships, to find out about the work they are doing and how publishers and societies can work with them to...

How can societies shape their strategies, to make the most of opportunities in open access and position their journals for an open future? And what role do transformational agreements (TAs) play in those strategies; how can societies use TAs to develop and enhance the way that they deliver for their communities? In this episode, we hear from the Tri-Societies (the American Society of Agronomy, the...

How do we develop journals, so they are fit for an open future? We don’t just need to adapt our workflows and infrastructure, we also need to adapt our mindset. Evolution and Ecology is an open access journal, launched by multiple societies working together. Their philosophy and innovative mindset have helped them to succeed in the current market and to deliver for authors via their Refer & Transf...

Why is it important that societies communicate their impact and value to their communities? And how can you approach this exercise effectively? To help overcome the challenges of declining membership, societies need to communicate their role and all the work they undertake to their communities effectively, to build transparency and understanding of who they are and what they do. Not only that, but...

What’s the secret to successfully launching an open access journal? And what are some of the opportunities available to us, through which we can innovate and collaborate? In this episode, we hear how two societies launched an open access journal with Wiley, and how they achieved success.

What’s the difference between engagement and inclusion? 1 in 5 researchers is an Early Career Researcher, which means there is plenty of opportunity to develop closer connections with this group. In turn, societies and their journals can benefit from the innovative ideas of ECRs. Actively including ECRs in the day-to-day workings and development of a journal, over engaging with them from time to t...

In an evolving publishing landscape, how can you ensure your society’s revenue is sustainable? You can explore diversifying your revenue in a few ways, by adapting the ways you currently serve your community – as well as looking at new opportunities. Gavin Sharrock has over 20 years of experience of helping society partners to diversify and build their revenue streams. He’s here with his top tips...

'Risk governance’ and ‘Legal Liability’ - two phrases that board directors dread to hear. But it’s important that boards manage risk effectively, to avoid facing problems further down the line. Richard LeBlanc, an award-winning board governance expert, is here to help! In this episode, he shares top tips and insights for how not-for-profit boards can manage risk and minimize liability. Get more ne...

In this episode we’ll hear from panelists Angela Cochran, Jay Flynn and Bill Moran on the Future of Publishing, a talk which took place at the most recent Wiley Society Executive Seminar in November 2021. But first, meet the panelists., Angela Cochran is the Vice President of Publishing for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Jay Flynn is the Executive Vice President and General Mana...

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Dr. Haseeb Irfanullah at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Dr. Irfanullah is an independent consultant focusing on environment, climate change, and research systems in Bangladesh. At the Seminar, he discusses innovation, impact, diversity, and open research, and how all of these are connected when it comes to scholarly publishing.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Billy Williams, EVP for Ethics Diversity and Inclusion at the American Geophysical Union, and Damita Snow, Senior Publishing Manager and DE&I Chair at the American Society of Civil Engineers at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Both of our speakers help highlight the gender and racial equity issues in research and identify opportunit...

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by one of Wiley’s Editorial Directors, Swapna Padhye, at our recent virtual Society Research Seminar. Swapna outlines activities to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in scholarly research, and actionable steps on ways to implement this in your journal communities. She also provides listeners with a journal DE&I plan and encourages societies t...

In this episode, we’ll listen in on the panel discussion given by Dr. Helen Burstin, CEO of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Darylyn Moyer, EVP & CEO of the American College of Physicians, and Dr. Shikha Jain, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Our panel discusses how we in the research community can address the...

In this episode, we’ll listen in on the talk given by Kathryn Wilson from the British Pharmacological Society at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. As the Director of Dissemination of Research at the BPS, Kathryn discusses how her organization has transitioned their journal portfolio to open access, and the challenges that they overcame on the way.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Professor Mary-Louise McLaws from the University of New South Wales, at our recent virtual Research Seminar. Mary-Louise is also a board member at the World Health Organization’s Infection Prevention and Control group and tells us the story of her team’s roadmap from the start of the COVID-19 crisis.

What do we mean by “research integrity,” and how can we as publishers, editors, and peer reviewers play a role in addressing the manipulation of research?

Raj Pandya, Director of the Thriving Earth Exchange at the American Geophysical Union talks about the goal of his organization - bringing together volunteer scientists and connecting them with community leaders to see how Earth-based science can help further missions.

As an undergraduate advocating for intersectionality in research, Yasmin Poole discusses how our identities such as race, gender and class shape our lives and bring about unconscious biases. She asks us to try to be more aware of how our backgrounds may shape all parts of our lives, including the research we produce and consume.

Hear from researchers at the frontlines who are thinking outside the box to tackle climate issues.

Dr. Gabi Lombardo, Director of the European Alliance for Social Science and Humanities talks about how the Alliance has worked with relatively minimal resources to engage with the Covid-19 crisis, but have remained true to their mission: to influence policy for the greater good.

Lisa Benson, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Education discusses her inclusive approach to editing as well as the changes the editorial board is making to their policies and practices to better serve the wider research community.

Shirley Malcom, Head of Education and Human Resources Programs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science reminds us that barriers to access come in many forms.

Saving time for researchers and supporting open data are two of the reasons we love and support preprints. Why else should you consider them?