2026
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Librarian spotlight: An interview with Tuba Akbayturk
Thanks to Tuba Akbayturk, Library Director at Koç University, Turkey, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “For what it’s worth, my advice is to never stop being curious. Try to learn something new every day, no matter how small. Otherwise, it is very easy to fall behind in this rapidly changing world.” […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Ertuğrul Çimen
Thanks to Ertuğrul Çimen, Library Director at MEF University, Turkey, for taking part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “Work hard, remain globally competitive, and stay sensitive to social change. Librarianship is not just a career – it is a commitment to shaping society.” Although I did not choose the library science program in a […]
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From academia to publishing: career journeys at IOP Publishing
A group of PhD physics students from the University of Bath recently spent a day at the IOP Publishing office in Bristol, stepping briefly beyond the world of academia to explore what might come next. They arrived not just to listen, but to understand how others had made the transition from doctoral research into careers […]
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New scientific method can now tell real Van Goghs from fakes
A new study published in the peer reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, non‑invasive technique that can distinguish authentic artworks from forgeries, offering museums, collectors and auction houses a major advantage in tackling art fraud. The study, developed at the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France introduces a method that analyses the microscopic “texture” of a painting by converting high-resolution images into 3D‑like maps allowing researchers to measure […]
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Supporting families and carers at IOP Publishing
Every colleague brings different experiences, including caring responsibilities for children, ageing parents, partners or loved ones. To support colleagues balancing work and care, IOP Publishing (IOPP) created the Family and Carers employee resource group (ERG). The group offers a space to share experiences, raise awareness and build community. We spoke to members of the group about the realities of caregiving and the […]
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IOP Publishing integrates the IPregistry.org to deliver faster, more accurate IP authentication for libraries worldwide
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has integrated the IPregistry.org API as part of its ongoing approach to delivering secure, accurate and streamlined access to published content. The new integration enables automated Internet Protocol (IP) address updates to flow directly from the IPregistry.org into IOP Publishing’s systems, ensuring uninterrupted access for users, reducing the risk of authentication errors and saving librarians significant administrative time. With around 90% of usage coming from institutional access, maintaining accurate authentication […]
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New IOP Publishing tool detects duplicate peer reviews in push against reviewer fraud
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has developed a machine-learning powered tool to help detect duplicate peer review reports, addressing a growing threat to research integrity in scholarly publishing. Duplicate peer reviews (where the same reviewer report is sent for multiple submissions) are problematic because they fail to provide a unique and critical assessment of a manuscript, making the peer […]
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Researchers in the physical sciences continue to benefit from open access opportunities
The TIB Consortium and IOP Publishing sign new agreement covering read access and publishing services. IOP Publishing (IOPP) and TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology have renewed their longstanding business relationship for another three years: Researchers at the 80 German institutions that participate in the TIB Consortium, continue to benefit from unlimited […]
