The specific context of publishing is one which calls on publishers to not just improve the diversity of their workforce, but to also pay careful attention to what and how they publish. But publishers face major challenges when working to operationalize and implement the changes they need to make. Research tells us that – although […]
Highlights from STM’s Research Integrity Master Class
Maverick Senior Associate, Edward Newman, attended last week’s STM Research Integrity Master Class at the annual STM Week conference and shares some of his highlights. The two areas of focus on the day’s agenda were paper mills and image manipulation. With presentations from some of the largest commercial publishers on their mass retractions, supported by […]
OSTP guidance and publishers’ role in data management
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memo published by Dr Alondra Nelson on August 25, 2022 sets out new and updated policies for the publication of US federally funded research. Building on the previous memo from Dr Holdren in 2013, this new statement covers a much wider set of outputs. By now, most […]
Insights on the 2023 publishing landscape
Maverick’s comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the scientific and scholarly publishing ecosystem provides a unique perspective of the micro and macro trends impacting the market. We have identified several key factors behind the shifts within the market that fall under the ‘megatrends’ of Sustainability and Digital Transformation. These trends can include pathways to implementing […]
Sustainability in Scholarly Publishing
A Maverick Panel Discussion Maverick continues its Sustainability series with a new panel discussion tailored to scholarly publishing. Sustainability is a widely used term that has broad implications across all industries, as reflected in the wide-ranging UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scholarly publishers support sustainability goals but often struggle with ways of operationalizing them in […]
Global distribution options for US-based small publishers, university presses, societies & associations
Maverick Senior Associate, Michael Geelan, argues that there has never been a better moment for small presses and not-for-profits to review their approach to reaching and servicing customers located outside North America. In a new whitepaper for Maverick, Michael reflects upon the limitations to expansion of the past and argues that, today, the pandemic-driven explosion […]
Let’s Meet at Frankfurt Book Fair
Are you headed to Frankfurt Book Fair? If so, we hope you’ll add Maverick to your calendar. It’s an exciting time for the industry and we’ve updated our 2022 trends report for the second half of the year to capture the latest developments in areas like sustainability, OSTP guidance, data management, workflow automation, and marketing/business […]
Are you prepared for OSTP?
Maverick has received numerous inquiries since new guidance was issued by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for federally funded research. The end of the one-year embargo and other recommendations will undoubtedly affect most scholarly publishers. While there are still more details to be clarified, there are a number of steps […]
Key takeaways from ALPSP 2022
The 50th annual ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards was a great forum for sharing knowledge, insights and catching up with old and new friends. The program was packed with provocative and challenging topics reflecting the turbulence in the scholarly communication landscape and a voice to potential solutions and opportunities. Here are a few top picks […]
Maverick Publishing Specialists Adds Three Senior Consultants
Maverick Publishing Specialists Ltd. announced today that three Senior Consultants have joined the company’s global network of industry specialists. The newest additions bring a wealth of senior level academic, e-learning and EdTech publishing experience, and further strengthen the company’s ability to support its clients’ strategic and operational needs across a wide range of developing industry […]