From the #NSF budget request

$10 million in FY 2027 for "Publication Fee Alternative Exploration"

#scholcomm #ResearchImpact

DataCite currently supports citation tracking and reporting across several services, like DataCite Commons and the DataCite REST API. We’re seeking to improve these offerings and better understand how you and your institution monitor the impact of research outputs. Take our brief survey by 15 May to help shape the future of citation & impact reporting:
https://form.typeform.com/to/G3Vrf7vi

#Citations
#CitationTracking
#ResearchImpact
#ImpactReporting
#ScholarlyCommunication
#OpenScience
#OpenResearch

NIH FUNDING SLOWDOWN RAISES QUESTIONS ON RESEARCH TRAJECTORY

NIH grant awards have slowed by 24%, impacting medical research and fellowships. Find out how this affects scientists and future healthcare innovation.

#NIHGrants, #MedicalResearch, #ScienceFunding, #ResearchImpact, #GrantSlowdown

https://newsletter.tf/nih-grant-awards-slowdown-medical-research-impact/

NIH has seen a 24% drop in major grant types like R01s, meaning fewer fellowships are awarded. This is a significant decrease compared to previous periods.

#NIHGrants, #MedicalResearch, #ScienceFunding, #ResearchImpact, #GrantSlowdown
https://newsletter.tf/nih-grant-awards-slowdown-medical-research-impact/

Gave a short online lecture on altmetrics today. Main point: altmetrics measure attention, not quality. Sometimes they capture real interest - sometimes just noise. Attention ≠ impact.

👉 https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30154.12488

#Altmetrics #ResearchImpact #OpenScience #ScholarlyCommunication #Scientometrics

Diverse roles of twitter in research evaluation: original tweets and retweets capture different types of engagements with scholarly articles

https://microblogging.infodocs.eu/2026/03/31/diverse-roles-of-twitter-in-research-evaluation-original-tweets-and-retweets-capture-different-types-of-engagements-with-scholarly-articles/

#Altmetrics #AshrafMaleki #KimHolmberg #PLOS #ResearchImpact #ScholarlyPublishing #ScientificCommunication #SocialMedia #twitter

In 2026, we proudly celebrate a milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Gold Open Access Fund 🎂

Since its launch in 2016, the Fund has supported EPFL researchers in making their work openly accessible to the global community through Gold Open Access publishing.

👩‍🔬 Are you planning your next publication?
👥 Applications for support should be sent to the Library’s Scientific Publishing Support team.

🤓 All info: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/the-library-s-gold-open-access-fund-10-years-of-de/

#OpenAccess #OpenScience #ResearchImpact

Evaluating Open Access Advantages for Citations and Altmetrics (2011-21): A Dynamic and Evolving Relationship

https://microblogging.infodocs.eu/2026/03/27/evaluating-open-access-advantages-for-citations-and-altmetrics-2011-21-a-dynamic-and-evolving-relationship/

#Altmetrics #metrics #MikeTaylor #OpenAccess #OpenAccessAdvantage #ResearchImpact #ScientificCommunication

Give your research the presentation it deserves.

Join us April 8 for a free, interactive webinar: Mastering Scientific Presentations

💫 Free and open to everyone

Expect live demos, interactive elements, and plenty of memorable examples—plus tools to help you become a more persuasive, effective communicator of your work!

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKhA0s1yTwKl9lO7_kfB2w#/registration

#AcademicResearch #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScientificPresentations #ResearchImpact #CommunicationSkills

Give your research the presentation it deserves.

Join us April 8 for a free, interactive webinar: Mastering Scientific Presentations

💫 Free and open to everyone

Expect live demos, interactive elements, and plenty of memorable examples—plus tools to help you become a more persuasive, effective communicator of your work!

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKhA0s1yTwKl9lO7_kfB2w#/registration

#AcademicResearch #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScientificPresentations #ResearchImpact #CommunicationSkills