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First original research papers published in IOP Publishing’s prestigious journal Reports on Progress in Physics
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has published the first original research papers in its flagship journal, Reports on Progress in Physics, adding to its 90-year legacy as one of the world’s most authoritative sources of physics review content. The first four original research articles are: Reports on Progress in Physics sits at the pinnacle of IOPP’s extensive […]
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New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyond
A new study published in the academic journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants released due to the accident were found in wet weather downfall (wet deposition) from the Midwest through the […]
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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 […]
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Early Retirement of Old Vehicles Won't Save the Planet: A Study
Lifespan caps for Light-Duty vehicle (LDV) fleets have limited effectiveness for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and could drive up costs and material use finds a new study published in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability. The research shows that although LDVs contribute 17% to the annual greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, imposing a 15-year lifespan cap on […]
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Librarian Spotlight: An interview with Ingrid Haas
Thanks to Ingrid Haas, Librarian at TU Wien and member of IOP Publishing’s Library Advisory Board, for agreeing to take part in our Librarian Spotlight interview series. “Accuracy, curiosity, openness and enjoying working with data and people.” I like working with people. Working at the access point to knowledge and helping people to find what […]
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IOP Publishing report reveals peer review capacity not used to its full potential
A new global study from IOP Publishing (IOPP) has found that certain peer review communities continue to feel overburdened by reviewer requests, while others remain underrepresented. The survey, which generated over 3,000 responses from peer reviewers from across the globe, revealed regional and career-stage disparities: Laura Feetham-Walker, Reviewer Engagement Manager at IOPP, said: “As research […]
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IOP Publishing and Zhejiang University celebrate Progress in Attosecond Science
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) are proud to announce the IOPP-ZJU International Symposium: Progress in Attosecond Science. Bringing together leading attosecond science researchers from across the globe, the IOPP-ZJU International Symposium will cover the full range of ultrafast techniques and the systems that help us better understand this science, including attosecond x-rays, attosecond metrology, high-harmonic […]
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Successful transformation comes from within
In a world where the demands for transformation and change are ever-present, how can academic publishers respond? Charlotte Talmage reflects on a panel discussion at the London Book Fair on how publishers can manage change. I was privileged to host a panel discussion at the London Book Fair last month, at which we proposed that meaningful and […]
