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EASE and ScienceOpen Collaborate to Enhance Journal Visibility and Engagement
Berlin, April 3, 2025ScienceOpen, a leading discovery platform for scholarly research, continues its exciting collaboration with the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) to enhance discoverability and engagement. This initiative includes a new dedicated conference collection showcasing contributions from the last conference in 2023 and the upcoming 18th EASE General Assembly and Conference, including also outputs for their scientific poster competition, all designed to enhance the visibility of EASE publications and promote scholarly communication. Join Us in Oslo for the 18th EASE Conference This year’s EASE Conference, themed ‘Editing in the Age of Misinformation,’ will be held at the Legenes Hus Conference Centre in Oslo. Featuring over 30 international speakers and 12 expert sessions, highlights include: - Pre-conference workshops (May 13)
- Special ISMTE workshop (May 14)
- Poster exhibitions and networking events
- A grand Conference Dinner and city tour, coinciding with Norway’s National Day on May 17
This is a must-attend event for editors, publishers, and researchers dedicated to improving scholarly publishing in the digital age. EASE 18th General Assembly and Scientific Poster Competition The 18th EASE General Assembly and Conference, taking place May 14–16, 2025, in Oslo, will highlight key topics in scientific communication, including the Scientific Poster Exhibition and Competition. Researchers and professionals are invited to submit posters in the following categories: - Scientific Posters—Present key research findings.
- Scholarly Publishing Process & Innovation—Explore editorial workflows, methodologies, and best practices.
- Community Engagement & Collaboration—Showcase initiatives from editorial groups and special interest organizations.
Key Deadlines: - April 10: Abstract submission closes
- April 17: Final poster submissions due
- May 1: Online exhibition launch
- May 16: Winners announced and presented at the conference
Winning posters will receive recognition, with a special award for the best Norwegian submission. New ESE Journal and EASE Conference Collection on ScienceOpen ScienceOpen is pleased to highlight two major publishing initiatives: - European Science Editing (ESE) Journal—Now fully indexed on ScienceOpen, European Science Editing continues to advance editorial excellence in scholarly publishing.
- EASE Conference Collection—Featuring submissions from the 17th and 18th EASE Conferences, this collection ensures broad accessibility and fosters dynamic scholarly discussions.
Celebrating the Success of the ScienceOpen Webinar On March 27, 2025, ScienceOpen hosted a successful webinar titled Expanding Your Journal’s Reach, led by Stephanie Dawson, CEO of ScienceOpen. The session provided valuable insights into how publishers and editors can utilize ScienceOpen’s advanced discovery tools to increase readership, boost citations, and enhance journal engagement. The webinar highlighted how EASE leverages ScienceOpen to enhance the visibility of European Science Editing and the EASE General Assembly and Conference Series, while also introducing attendees to interactive tools such as one-click sharing, recommendations, real-time metrics, lay summaries, and curated collections. Keywords: ScienceOpen, European Association of Science Editors, scholarly publishing, open-access, journal discoverability, academic conference, scientific posters, editorial excellence, research visibility About ScienceOpen: ScienceOpen provides an interactive discovery platform offering promotional services and publishing solutions for academic publishers and researchers. Founded in 2013 in Berlin and Boston by Alexander Grossmann and Tibor Tscheke, ScienceOpen continues to drive innovation in open-access publishing. Contact: Stephanie Dawson, CEO Email: Stephanie.Dawson@ScienceOpen.com About EASE: The European Association of Science Editors (EASE) is dedicated to supporting editors and publishers in the scholarly community through training, networking, and resources that enhance the quality and integrity of scientific publishing. Contact: EASE Secretary Email: secretary@ease.org.uk
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