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.
Report on the international openCost conference 2024 in Regensburg
The project team would like to thank all the participants and speakers from nine countries for the interesting presentations, exciting discussions, and lively exchange of ideas.
openCost Conference: Program Now Online
Joanna Ball, Managing Director of the DOAJ, will deliver the keynote at the openCost Conference. The full conference program is online – register now!
openCost conference 2024
From October 7 to 9, the international conference “openCost: The Road to Publication Cost Transparency – The Next Stage” will take place in Regensburg. Interested parties are cordially invited.
EZB extension with information on publishing online
As part of openCost, the EZB has been expanded to include information on publishing, including cost information from OpenAPC.
Diamond OA: New journal category in the EZB
The new category “Diamond Open Access Journal” is now available in the EZB. The category can be used as an additional filter criterion.