Access to Research Findings

A new microsite from STM’s Equity in Open Research Task & Finish Group sets out voluntary best practice guidelines, case studies, and emerging data to advance equity across the open research lifecycle – through transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and accountability. STM’s Equity Statement and OA Equity Statement set out publishers’ commitment to inclusive, accessible research –…

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pulled a report supporting the COVID-19 vaccine from its flagship Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), questions are being raised about whether the publication will continue. The Washington Post reported (9 April) that NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, who is also acting Director of the CDC, had delayed publication of a…

The US Department of Justice issued an interim final rule on April 20 extending the compliance dates for web content and mobile app accessibility as required by the updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations. The compliance date for state and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more is extended from…

On Friday, April 25, the President reportedly fired the entire National Science Board (NSB). The NSB plays a major role in overseeing the National Science Foundation (NSF) and advising Congress and the President, and its 24 members generally serve 6-year terms. The Board’s last scheduled meeting, on April 16, was canceled and never rescheduled. NSF is also…