Blogs and case studies
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Carbon emitting ecosystems and how open access makes research more equitable, transparent, and impactful
Our study indicates a tipping point in the next few decades, where the Arctic-Boreal area in North America, which is full of coniferous forests, mires and lakes will start to emit carbon rather than absorb it. This information is crucial for policymakers who need to take action to mitigate climate change. Our work research evaluates […]
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How AI can be used in Sub-Saharan agriculture: Catherine Nakalembe talks open access publishing and the climate crisis
Catherine Nakalembe, Assistant Professor at the Department of Geographical Sciences at University of Maryland, has recently published a paper about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa in Environmental Research Letters. This interview is part of a series featuring researchers who have published their work open access through a transformative agreement […]
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AI in academic publishing: a threat to integrity or the herald of new opportunities?
Recently at IOP Publishing’s international colleague conference, PubCon, the discussion turned to the elephant in the room: artificial intelligence (AI). The use of AI in scholarly publishing creates a host of opportunities but also poses many challenges and integrity issues. As academic publishers, how should we approach the AI revolution? The full article is available […]
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Impact, visibility and connection: Dr Ibrahim Tarik Ozbolat talks open access publishing with IOP Publishing
Dr. Ibrahim Tarik Ozbolat is professor in the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department of Penn State. He is a specialist in 3D bioprinting, artificial organs, and regenerative medicine and has recently published a paper in the journal Biofabrication which looks at a new way to generate microgels. Our latest study shows a new technique to make larger quantities of microgels […]
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Dreaming about writing a book, but don't know where to begin? Top 10 tips for getting your book from the idea stage to published!
To celebrate ten years of IOP ebooks, we have asked Ashley Gasque, Senior Commissioning Editor at IOP ebooks to share her top ten tips on how to publish a book. Ashley has over 15 years’ experience in academic publishing and has commissioned more than 450 books. We also discussed her secrets to such a prolific […]
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The Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing celebrate World Quantum Day and support the UK’s quantum strategy
Today, 14 April, is World Quantum Day, a global initiative led by scientists from more than 44 countries around the world to promote public understanding of quantum science and technology. On this day, scientists come together with engineers, educators, historians, philosophers, artists, and organisations to mark the occasion. The Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing together […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Just de Leeuwe
Thanks to Just de Leeuwe, Publishing and Open Access Advisor at TU Delft Library, Netherlands, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “Don’t be so modest, because library employees have a lot of knowledge. Show it!” I was trained and graduated as an economic historian where structuring and analyzing data are […]
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What is the future of book publishing?
Head of ebooks, David McDade looks back at ten years of IOP ebooks publishing and reviews the highs and lows of launching a brand new books programme. It’s 2013 and the UK is still in the afterglow of the 2012 Olympics, scientific breakthroughs are being made across the globe, including at the incredible IceCube South Pole […]
