AIP Publishing Mandates Alternative Text for Visual Elements, Championing Universal Accessibility in Scientific Research
AIP Publishing, a leading not-for-profit scholarly publisher and a division of the American Institute of Physics, has announced a significant policy update, requiring authors to provide alternative text (alt text) for all visual elements in their…
Crossref Deepens Engagement in Asia with Landmark Bangkok Summit and Charleston Conference Participation
Bangkok, Thailand – In a significant move highlighting the escalating importance of Asia in the global research landscape, Crossref, the non-profit organization dedicated to making research outputs easy to find, cite, link, and assess, recently concluded…
AI’s Transformative Role in Publishing: Insights from the Dubai Summit and Industry Leaders
The 2025 Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit served as a pivotal forum for global stakeholders to confront the profound implications of artificial intelligence on the future of knowledge, creativity, and publishing. Among the key voices…
To evacuate quickly in case of an emergency, elderly passengers, who may be limited in dexterity, should be evenly distributed among aircraft cabins.
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 – A critical new study published in AIP Advances by AIP Publishing highlights the urgent need for strategic seating arrangements on commercial aircraft, particularly concerning elderly passengers, to ensure rapid evacuation…
Crossref’s Second Metadata Sprint Ignites Scholarly Innovation Across Latin America in São Paulo
The vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, served as the epicenter for scholarly innovation from March 4th to 6th, 2026, as Crossref successfully hosted its second Metadata Sprint. This landmark event, specifically designed to spotlight and empower the Latin…
Voices from the Pathways to Inclusive Publishing Summit: Presenters Share Insights on Advancing DEIA in Scholarly Communication
This article represents the second installment in a series exploring the critical discourse surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the scholarly publishing landscape, specifically through the lens of the American…