The Open Access Dichotomy among authors in Taylor & Francis survey

Authors agree that publication should not be limited by the ability to pay, but all research outputs should be free to read online. In the fifth in a series of Press Releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey, Taylor & Francis investigates authors' attitudes and values relating to the communication of research when publishing in Open Access Journals.

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Taylor & Francis authors believe in fundamental benefits of OA but are less sure of citation advantage

In the fourth in a series of Press Releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey, Taylor & Francis explores authors' perceptions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of Open Access (OA).

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94% of journals published by Taylor & Francis / Routledge now comply with Research Councils UK (RCUK) and Wellcome Trust mandates

The Wellcome Trust and RCUK’s open access (OA) policies came into effect on 1 April 2013, and Taylor & Francis are pleased to announce that over 1,650 of the journals that we publish now comply with these mandates, over 500 of which are published on behalf of society partners

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Article Pass - the right research at the right time - the new sales model from Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis is pleased to announce a new sales model – the Taylor & Francis Article Pass!

This new initiative has been undertaken with our specialist and corporate institutional customers particularly in mind. It will enable access to Taylor & Francis journal articles from a choice of over 1,700 journals within 19 different subject areas via a pre-paid system, providing a gateway to a wealth of valuable and high quality research content.

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Taylor & Francis survey reveals that commercial re-use of their work would be unacceptable to most authors

In the third in a series of Press Releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey, Taylor & Francis investigates authors' attitudes and values relating to the dissemination of their research when publishing in Open Access Journals.

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Taylor & Francis survey reveals clear need for author choice of licensing options for Open Access publication of their articles

In a survey conducted by Taylor & Francis, authors were canvassed about their opinions and behaviour about licensing, reuse, peer review and metrics in relation to Open Access. (OA)

In the second of a series of Press Releases on the themes and findings of this OA Survey, Taylor & Francis investigate what authors think about licensing options when publishing in Open Access Journals.

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Over 14,700 authors respond to Taylor & Francis Open Access Survey!

In response to the seismic shift in the publishing landscape brought on by Open Access (OA), Taylor & Francis asked our author community for their views and their behaviour related to Open Access. We received 14,769 responses. This feedback will help publishers understand authors’ needs and inform the development of our policies, both in terms of OA, and more widely.

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Bellwether Publishing journals join Geography market leader Routledge/Taylor & Francis for 2013!

Highly regarded Bellwether Publishing journals Urban Geography, Eurasian Geography and Economics, GIScience & Remote Sensing, Physical Geography and Post-Soviet Affairs will be published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis with immediate effect.

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How peer review can help make sense of science and why it matters to the public

Sense About Science, a partner of Taylor & Francis, have released a new guide to peer review to help the public make sense of research claims.

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CRC Press Groundbreaking Web Portal-Featured Authors-Aggregates STM Expert Author Resources for Researchers, Academics, Librarians and Book Buyers

CRC Press, a leading science, technology and medical (STM) publisher, is pleased to announce the launch of Featured Authors, a new web portal that connects researchers, academics, librarians and book buyers with authoritative authors in their fields. Available at www.crcpress.com/authors or by clicking on the "Featured Authors" tab on the CRC Press homepage, Featured Authors makes books, bios, events and social media information readily accessible to online audiences at no cost.

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Solution offered to prevent global spread of Schmallenberg virus in livestock

Following on from media reports in the UK that the Schmallenberg virus (SBV) had been diagnosed in wild deer, a recent study in New Zealand Veterinary Journal describes how spread of the infection could be suppressed with tighter border controls around the world.

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Taylor & Francis joins the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA)

Taylor & Francis is delighted to be joining the community of open access (OA) publishers that are part of OASPA. OASPA represents the interest of OA publishers globally within scientific and technical disciplines; advancing OA models, advocacy, education, and innovation within the field.

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Taylor & Francis content now live via the Ex Libris Primo Central Index

We are pleased to announce that librarians can now search for Taylor & Francis content via the Ex Libris Primo Central Index. Taylor & Francis, academic publisher and Ex Libris, a world leader in the provision of library automation solutions, signed an agreement to enable researchers to provide enhanced accessibility of their journal content via the Primo Central Index.

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When it comes to love, men are the biggest risk takers.

How far would you go to get the attention of the one you love? According to a recent study it seems that given a romantic opportunity, men are willing to take big risks in getting attention from the opposite sex, and what’s more it’s all down to evolution.

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"Unlucky in (frog) Love": Functional necrophilia: a profitable anuran reproductive strategy?

Sex is a risky business for many animals. Those who take part in 'explosive breeding' – where many males gather and compete for a small number of females over a few days – have it particularly tough. Males can become exhausted from the competition and search for a scarce mate, or from trying to dislodge other males from receptive females. The females themselves can be unintentionally crushed, drowned or simply exhausted under the weight of their many suitors.

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Of Course the Tooth Fairy’s Real: How Parents Lie in the US and China

Almost everyone teaches their children that lying is always wrong. But the vast majority of parents lie to their children in order to get them to behave, according to new research published in the International Journal of Psychology.

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Welcome to the first issue of IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors!

Taylor & Francis and The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) are excited to publish IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics & Human Factors in 2013.

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Routledge is pleased to announce the arrival of disP - The Planning Review

disP - The Planning Review is a scientific journal addressing topics in the areas of Urban Development, City and Town Planning, Landscape and Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Regional and Environmental Economics as well as Transportation Planning.

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