Hershey (USA) - IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, proudly reinforces its commitment to open science by sponsoring the Open Science Education Institute (OSEI). This innovative community platform is devoted to fostering a dynamic and accessible environment that champions a more inclusive scholarly landscape.
The sponsorship for the open science blog follows the IGI Global Scientific Publishing transition to fully Gold Open Access from 2020 through 2023, a monumental step in its mission to make high-quality research freely accessible to all. In pursuit of open knowledge, IGI Global Scientific Publishing recognizes the need for an impactful and collaborative approach to openly disseminate research.
“Sponsoring the Open Science Education Institute strengthens our commitment to ensuring open and fair access to leading research. The Open Science Education Institute blog will help IGI Global Scientific Publishing and the research community embrace and expand upon the foundations of open science.”
- Nick Newcomer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, IGI Global Scientific Publishing
The open science blog is lead by an insightful editorial team known as Experts. The Experts are dedicated to providing their professional perspectives and knowledge on open science topics such as open access, ethics, scholarly communication, metadata, and more. As a part of the editorial team for the blog, the Experts regularly write thought-provoking content for readers to absorb and interact with. Their valuable contributions work to advocate for more transparent and equitable ways to access knowledge, and it starts with open, fair, and collaborative discourse between researchers, librarians, and publishers alike. As a community-driven blog, The Open Science Education Institute offers its audience the opportunity to not only engage with the Experts, but also do guest blog content. New blog content addressing various topics will be published each week with the goal of advancing open science.
“I chose to join the Open Science Education Institute as an Expert Contributor so I can promote open science practices while working towards more accessible, transparent and inclusive research education. Open science education plays a fundamental role in making knowledge accessible to all and driving cross-disciplinary collaborative innovation. In my role as an Expert, I aim to distribute my knowledge while acquiring insights from leading thinkers and developing successful strategies which will enable researchers and educators to adopt open science methodologies.”
- Dr. Nikos Koutras, Expert for the Open Science Education Institute
As a sponsor of the Open Science Education Institute’s official website, IGI Global Scientific Publishing reinforces the blog’s ability to deliver reliable, engaging, and empowering content—an effort that aligns seamlessly with its commitment to open access research. Through its Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 high-quality journals across Business & Management, Science, Technology, & Medicine (STM), and Education & Social Sciences, IGI Global Scientific Publishing supports global knowledge dissemination by offering a swift publication process, personalized editorial support, and strict ethical standards. Backed by over 35 years of academic publishing experience, the publisher ensures broad visibility and immediate access to research through platforms like ResearchGate, amplifying the reach and impact of its content.
About the Open Science Education Institute
The Open Science Education Institute (OSEI) is a community-driven blog committed to open knowledge and collaborative discourse on the principles, benefits, and challenges within open science. Based in the United States, its mission is to unite researchers, librarians, and publishers in a shared space dedicated to advancing accessible scholarship.
Learn more about the Open Science Education Institute
here.
About IGI Global Scientific Publishing – Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA with offices in New York, New York, USA, and in Beijing, China (IGI Science and Technology, Ltd.), IGI Global Scientific Publishing is a rapidly growing, mid-sized, independent international academic publisher dedicated to releasing high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research publications in the three major academic subject areas of
Business & Management,
Scientific, Technical, & Medical (STM), and
Education & Social Sciences. Our commitment is to advance the discovery of pioneering scientific research promptly through swift and agile processes, with books released in approximately 6-9 months from start to finish. With more than 200,000 research collaborations with experts from leading institutions around the world, we will publish over 1,000+ books during the 2025 copyright year, positioning our publishing output among the industry’s giants with centuries of history. Our Open Access Journal Program includes nearly 200 fully open access journals, making IGI Global Scientific Publishing one of the largest 100% open access journal publishers in the world. Through traditional book publishing and open access options, we strive to bring cutting-edge high-quality research at the pace of innovation, ensuring that
tomorrow’s research is published today.
Learn more about IGI Global Scientific Publishing
here.