A recent article on the DOAJ Blog highlights how the data exchange between DOAJ and EZB helps researchers find relevant journal information and supports cost transparency in open access publishing.
openCost extended: Second project phase approved
The openCost project has been approved for a second project phase and will be funded for a further three years.
Progress report of the openCost project published
The public part of the progress report for the openCost project has been published.
Flyer for researchers: New Services in the EZB
The expanded features of the EZB offer valuable support for researchers in the publishing process. A new flyer provides a clear overview and is available for download.
In Memory of Irene Barbers
With great sadness, we bid farewell to Irene Barbers.
openCost: Two articles published
The journals b.i.t.online and Katina Magazine have each published an article about the openCost project. The articles are available online.
Call for applications for membership of the EZB-DBIS Advisory Board
The joint Advisory Board for EZB and DBIS will be renominated for the coming period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.
openCost at the EZB DBIS Conference 2024
On Nov 12, 2024, the EZB-DBIS conference took place in Regensburg with around 130 participants. The openCost team was also represented with several contributions.
EZB: Materials from the consultation hours on the new functions
As part of openCost, the EZB has been expanded to include information on publishing. The materials from the consultation hours are now online.
OpenAPC: Processing of additional costs
The OpenAPC service has expanded its infrastructure as part of openCost in order to be able to aggregate additional costs.