From: Faye Holst <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2024 15:14:28 +0000
Hi David,
I’m responding to your questions about the new Purpose Led Publishing
coalition here as I think others might be interested in the answers too –
see below.
*Two quick questions. Firstly, does this signal a shift in behaviour? I
assume that most scholarly publishers would say that they are already
acting in this way. Will the three publishers be doing things differently
now they have issued their statement?*
The promise that we have laid out is based upon the standards that we
already live by – but we also believe there are opportunities to increase
our reach, cooperation and effectiveness on behalf of our shared
communities by working more closely together. We entered the coalition
because we share the same author base and therefore the same challenges as
we transition to an open future. We’re looking forward to exploring how we
can support our communities’ evolving needs through better publisher
collaboration.
*Secondly, there is a commitment to ensuring that ‘our terms are
reasonable’. Who defines ‘reasonable’?*
‘Reasonable’ means that our terms will always be sensible and fair. As
publishers we’re continually investing in ways and means to ensure
researchers can maximize their personal contribution to the world’s
scientific understanding and we want researchers to be able to publish in
their journal of choice. When we set our terms, we always consider what is
affordable for our author base and our APC discounts and waivers policies
are generous and simple to benefit from.
We are happy to answer any other questions about our Purpose Led Publishing
coalition. The best contact to help is: [log in to unmask]
Best wishes,
Faye
*Faye Holst Communications Manager*
*IOP Publishing*
No.2 The Distillery, Glassfields, Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR
Mobile: 07521898970
ioppublishing.org @ioppublishing <https://twitter.com/IOPPublishing>
From: David Prosser <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:57:28 +0000
Interesting initiative.
*Two quick questions. Firstly, does this signal a shift in behaviour? I
assume that most scholarly publishers would say that they are already
acting in this way. Will the three publishers be doing things differently
now they have issued their statement?*
*Secondly, there is a commitment to ensuring that ‘our terms are
reasonable’. Who defines ‘reasonable’?*
Thanks
David
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Executive Director, RLUK
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From: Faye Holst <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 15:10:42 +0000
Dear all,
We are delighted to share the launch of a new coalition in publishing *👉*
<https://emojipedia.org/backhand-index-pointing-right>
Three global physics publishers have come together to create a new
coalition promising to put purpose before profit and to invest 100% of
their funds back into science. The academic physics publishers also promise
to put research integrity ahead of profit to combat the growing problem of
fake scientific papers.
See full announcement below.
We invite you to share this news with anyone who might like to hear about
this.
Have a nice day!
Faye Holst
Communications Manager at IOP Publishing
For immediate release
AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society and IOP Publishing create new
‘Purpose-Led Publishing’ coalition
*Three physics publishers promise to uphold industry standards that
underpin high-quality, ethical scholarly communications*
MELVILLE, NY, Feb. 5, 2024 — AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society,
and IOP Publishing have joined forces to create Purpose-Led Publishing (PLP)
<https://www.purposeledpublishing.org/>, a new coalition with a promise to
always put purpose above profit.
The three scholarly publishers are united by their not-for-profit status,
with all the funds made from publishing going back into the research
ecosystem. Their collective contributions support the physical science
community globally through a range of initiatives, including educational
training and mentorship programmes, and awards and grants — all geared
toward making science accessible and inclusive to everyone.
As members of PLP <https://www.purposeledpublishing.org/>, the publishers
have defined a set of industry standards that underpin high-quality,
ethical scholarly communications. These form the bedrock of PLP’s promise
to the scientific community:
*We will always:*
Invest 100% of our funds back into science
Publish only the content that genuinely adds to scientific knowledge
Ensure our terms are reasonable
Put research integrity ahead of profit
Admit our errors and set them right
*We will never:*
Relinquish our not-for-profit status
Have shareholders for whom we put profit above purpose
Antonia Seymour, Chief Executive at IOP Publishing, said, “We are so
important to the research ecosystem — everything we do is for public and
scientific good. Purpose-Led Publishing is about our dedication to science,
and to the scientific community. We’re proudly declaring that science is
our only shareholder.”
Alix Vance, Chief Executive, AIP Publishing, said, “We’re here to benefit
science and all those engaged in its advancement. Purpose-Led Publishing
lets the research ecosystem know what we stand for as publishers: We
authentically lead with purpose and we exist purely to give back to
science.”
Rachel Burley, Chief Publications Officer, American Physical Society, said,
“Publishing with a Purpose-Led Publishing member not only advances
knowledge through high quality, peer-reviewed journals, it also means
researchers are investing in the community they are a part of.”
PLP members will continue to work closely together to ensure their
policies, processes, and standards benefit the scientific community. For
more information on PLP, and to keep up to date on the coalition’s
activities, please visit www.purposeledpublishing.org*. *
ENDS
*About AIP Publishing*
AIP Publishing <https://publishing.aip.org/> is a wholly owned
not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP
Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific, and
educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the
fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf
of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions.
*About the American Physical Society*
The American Physical Society <https://www.aps.org/> (APS) is a nonprofit
membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of
physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and
education, outreach, advocacy and international activities. APS represents
more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national
laboratories and industry in the United States and throughout the world.
*About IOP Publishing*
IOP Publishing <https://ioppublishing.org/> is a society-owned scientific
publisher, delivering impact, recognition, and value to the scientific
community. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Physics (IOP),
a not-for-profit society, IOP Publishing supports the Institute’s work to
inspire people to develop their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of
physics.
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*Contacts*
Rachael Harper, IOP Publishing [log in to unmask]
Anna Torres, APS [log in to unmask]
Rob Press, AIP Publishing [log in to unmask]
*Faye Holst Communications Manager*
*IOP **Publishing*
No.2 The Distillery, Glassfields, Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR
Mobile: 07521898970
ioppublishing.org @ioppublishing <https://twitter.com/IOPPublishing>
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