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February 22, 2024 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today.
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Elsevier and Vanderbilt University Sign 5-Year Transformative OA Agreement
Elsevier entered into a landmark 5-year, transformative open access agreement with Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. This read-and-publish agreement is effective through 2028. Vanderbilt researchers get access to content from Elsevier’s portfolio of journals, and they can publish OA in them.“This exciting new partnership with Elsevier strengthens our libraries’ commitment to improve information access at Vanderbilt and promote collaborative scholarship across our community. The agreement not only encompasses access to Elsevier’s leading peer-reviewed journals but also expands our scholars’ publishing impact by extending the reach of their research,” says Jon Shaw, university librarian. For more information, read the press release.
New CCC Podcast Episode Looks at the Preservation of Ukrainian Culture Since the Russian Invasion
Velocity of Content, CCC’s podcast hosted by Christopher Kenneally, recently put out an interview with Iryna Baturevych, the co-founder of Chytomo, a Ukrainian publishing news platform. Baturevych talked about how the Russian invasion—2 years ago this month—targeted Ukrainian culture and media, the importance of Chytomo’s documentation of the resistance by the country’s authors and publishers to preserve Ukrainian culture, and the invasion’s impact on the Ukrainian publishing community.
Kudos Shares White Paper Detailing Strategic Themes Publishers Should Prioritize in 2024
Kudos announced the following:Kudos and Cactus have published a new white paper exploring key strategic themes for publishers in 2024. As leading providers of scholarly communication services to support publishers, Kudos and Cactus are well placed to provide a wide-angle view of common strategic themes. They have [signaled] five key growth areas for publishers to prioritize: - Growing quality submissions
- Delighting authors
- Building brand profile
- Expanding audiences
- Leveraging emerging communities
For more information, download the white paper (registration required) or read the blog post/press release.
HeinOnline Adds Liking and Commenting Feature for Articles
HeinOnline rolled out a new feature: liking and commenting on scholarly works. “Powered by MyHein, researchers can like and comment on articles within HeinOnline, enhancing the overall research experience and fostering a sense of community within the academic realm,” the blog post notes. “When searching across any journal or article in HeinOnline, you will see a Like icon on the search results page next to the print/download options by the ScholarCheck metrics.” The Comment icon is directly next to the Like icon. “This also provides the ability to see any comments that other HeinOnline users have left on an article.”For more information, read the blog post.
Reputation House Unveils Nationwide Study Results Predicting 2024 Oscar Best Picture Winner
February 20, 2024—Reputation House, an international reputation management agency, proudly presents the findings of its study conducted from January 1, 2024, to February 20, 2024, gauging public sentiment on the likely winner of the prestigious Oscar for Best Picture in 2024.Spanning across the United States, this comprehensive study tapped into the pulse of social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and X (Twitter) to capture diverse opinions. The survey covered ten acclaimed Best Picture nominees for 2024: Oppenheimer, Barbie, Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Poor Things, Zone of Interest, Past Lives, and The Holdovers. Among the key findings, Barbie emerged as the most talked-about movie, capturing the attention of audiences in an impressive 42 states. The widespread appeal of Barbie was evident from Alabama to Wyoming, with notable mentions in states like California, Texas, New York, and Florida. Here is the full list of movies with total amounts of mention. 
Movies ranked by total amount of mentions Notably, Oklahoma defied the trend, expressing a strong preference for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, showcasing the diverse cinematic tastes across the nation. South Dakota and Vermont showed particular affection for Poor Things, while Oppenheimer claimed the spotlight in New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, and New Hampshire. Despite regional variations, Barbie maintained its dominance as the frontrunner for the coveted Oscar for Best Picture, showcasing its broad and inclusive appeal. 
Most discussed movies in the US by state According to Reputation House’s data, Barbie is poised to win the Best Picture Oscar this year. Despite the negative reception towards the film, it continues to be the most talked-about as for now. Oppenheimer, which once engaged in the meme race with Barbie, is also a strong contender for the top spot. Users are actively supporting other films such as Poor Things and Anatomy of a Fall. However, it is essential to note that the Film Academy seldom takes into account public opinions on the Internet. — end — About Reputation House Reputation House is one of the leading online reputation management agencies with offices in UAE, Hong Kong, and the USA. The agency specializes in detecting issues and fixing online performance: Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM), online mentions’ monitoring, online reputation analytics, lead generation, deleting information from websites and search engines, and evaluating digital engagement and coverage. For over 10 years Reputation House has secured online reputation for more than 1,000 international companies that include governments, corporations, companies, NGOs, and individuals.
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