Blogs and case studies
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We are seen: representing the LGBTQ+ community at IOP Publishing
Creating lasting, positive change – whether social, environmental, or cultural – takes more than good intentions. It requires structure, and space for people to come together around what matters to them. That’s why IOP Publishing (IOPP) has introduced Employee Resource Groups: employee-led communities built around shared experiences, identities, and interests. Jamie Dunn, production editor and […]
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Leading organisational change in times of uncertainty
The world is changing at pace and the ability to navigate change with confidence is now more important than ever. Antonia Seymour, CEO of IOP Publishing (IOPP) recently shared her insights on this very topic during a webinar for members of the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP). “Change has always been a part […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Sheldon Korpet
Thanks to Sheldon Korpet, Library Systems and Discovery Adviser at Manchester Metropolitan University Library, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “In the age of the internet, Librarians are some of the most informationally literate people to have ever lived on Earth. That’s mind-blowing.” I was working in an unfulfilling job, […]
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Giving back through recognition and why it matters in scholarly publishing
At IOP Publishing, we place researchers at the heart of all we do. To highlight the achievements of our authors, we asked IOP Publishing colleagues about the importance of recognition in scholarly publishing. Peer Review Recognition Miriam Dixon, Reviewer Engagement Manager “Peer reviewers are the backbone of everything we do as a scientific publisher. Their […]
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Romania joins the open science movement
2024 marks the first year for centralised open access agreements in Romania. While preparation and discussions began some time ago, it is only now that Romanian researchers will have the ability to publish their work open access through transformative agreements, such as the one recently negotiated between IOP Publishing and the Association of Romanian Universities, […]
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Academic publishers must respond to reviewer fatigue
The Institute of Physics Publishing is making innovative efforts to broaden the referee pool beyond the usual suspects, says Laura Feetham-Walker. Peer review is under pressure. The increase in global scientific output, coupled with ever-increasing demands on academics’ time, has led an increasing number of peer reviewers to feel overburdened. One obvious way to relieve that […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Rachelle M. McLain
Thanks to Rachelle M. McLain, Collection Development Librarian and Assistant Professor at Montana State University Library and member of IOP Publishing’s Library Advisory Board, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “It’s cliché, but I love that libraries exist – places where everyone is welcome and it doesn’t matter your income, […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Michael Brewer
Thanks to Michael Brewer, Librarian/Senior Information Resources Officer at The University of Arizona Libraries and member of IOP Publishing’s Library Advisory Board, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “Academic librarians, you are most powerful and effective as collaborators and peers. You belong.” I had just successfully finished my Ph.D. comps […]
