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April/May 2020 l Issue 107 2020: the year of open data? 4


A growing number of mandates, incentives and declarations are driving progress in open data, reports Rebecca Pool


Growing share for preprints 10


Five organisations define, describe, and share their thoughts on a subject that has become something of a hot topic in recent times


Working in esteemed company 16


Ann Michael looks back on a varied career encompassing nine different industries Global communities


and shared values


Caroline Birkle, vice president of research operations at Clarivate Analytics, spoke to us about flagship brands, research data services and metrics


A dynamic and rapid evolution 20


Leon Heward-Mills and Rebecca Lawrence discuss the Taylor & Francis acquisition of F1000 Research


Open Book: a librarian’s view 22


The open research agenda is driving companies to explore new business models, writes Lisa Hinchliffe


Working together to protect from cyber attacks


Nick Fowler and Steven Inchcoombe introduce SNSI, an initiative to solve the cyber challenges facing the industry


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New business models for the open research agenda


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The rise of preprints and the move towards universal open access are potential threats to traditional business models, writes Phil Gooch


Is a software revolution on the cards?


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The open-access movement is calling into question business models in scholarly publishing, writes Sami Benchekroun


Researcher of the month: April 29


Susana Arrechea dedicates an award to her daughter and to young researchers in Guatemala


Events


A round-up of industry events (notwithstanding those that have been cancelled or postponed because of Covid-19)


News 32


An ostentation of occurrences from around the industry


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Leader: Tim Gillett Shock of the new


Even before 2020 was ushered in with the arrival of Covid-19, causing chaos for travellers and would-be delegates heading for industry events, there was a feeling of change in the air. While open access has been a


discussion point for many years, open research has become something of a cause célèbre over the last year or two, and this year has already been one where great progress has been made on the subject of open data. On page 4, Rebecca Pool speaks to several key figures about developments in this area.


The preprint has been another popular discussion area at industry events recently, and on page 10 we ask five industry experts for their opinions on preprints – past, present, and future.


The analysis and opinion section of this issue is largely based around the subject of new businesses that are springing up in scholarly communications, with submissions from writers on different sides of the industry, and we have set-piece interviews with two women who are making great strides in their respective organisations. Lastly, we are proud to launch a


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