Milner Library has entered into a new open access publishing agreement with Elsevier, expanding support for Illinois State University authors. The agreement marks the 13th open access arrangement established by the Milner Library since 2021, adding to existing agreements with publishers such as ACS, Sage, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley. The three-year agreement, covering the 2026–2028 period, provides waivers for Article Processing Charges (APCs) on 26 articles per year accepted in Elsevier hybrid journals with Illinois State corresponding authors. Eligible authors include Illinois State faculty, staff, and students affiliated with the university.
Doctors and nurses are on the frontline of care delivery transformation, providing the interface between patients and innovation. Healthcare professionals not only diagnose and treat but also coordinate care, monitor patients, educate families, and make critical decisions under pressure. Understanding the multifaceted nature of these roles is essential when integrating AI solutions into clinical workflows. This ensures that the tools organisations build are not only clinically sound but also practical and empathetic. Learn more from Tim Morris, the VP of go-to-market at Elsevier.
Dr. Rafael Bras reflects on 2025 as a tumultuous year in academia and shares key themes drawn from Not Alone: Leaders in Focus, including the loss of public trust, free speech, courage, societal impact, AI, and changes to US science policy. Read the full rewind. 👇
Communicating research with confidence In a world of information overload, clarity and honesty matter more than ever. Our latest webinar highlights 5 principles to help researchers build trust and credibility. Read more > https://bit.ly/4rPF7st
In Comparably’s 2025 ranking of “Best Company CEOs (Large Companies),” released recently, Elsevier’s CEO, Kumsal Bayazit, ranked 2nd. This achievement highlights a rare alignment between leadership approval and workplace culture ratings, based on feedback from 15 million employee ratings across 70,000 companies. Elsevier ranked #1 in the top 10 for workplace culture, beating out Google and Adobe. https://hrexecutive.com/the-maria-black-effect-adp-tops-ceo-list-with-culture-ratings-to-match/?es_id=2abecf6cab
AI can spot patterns, but people decide what’s fair and true. That’s why we combine smart technology with expert judgment to keep research transparent and trustworthy. See how we’re helping to build confidence in science: http://spkl.io/6045AmuEf
Wishing you a year of discovery, progress, and possibilities. ✨ Here’s to advancing human progress together in 2026.
Transparency builds trust. “At times, I use the AI output as a second opinion in my room. I'll show patients what it suggests on my screen. It gives them confidence that whatever I’m doing aligns with current best practices and guidance.” — Dr Rahul Goyal. Used well, tools like this support judgment and give time back to care. Read the full story: http://spkl.io/6048AgI66
AI can get stuck in a creative loop. When image generation and image description models feed each other repeatedly, outputs drift from the prompt and converge on familiar themes. Training data may be why. The loop pulls toward the most common images people create and share. Read more. 👇
Happy Holidays from all of us at Elsevier! We’re grateful for the global research and healthcare communities we serve. Thank you for your trust and collaboration this year. May your holidays be joyful and the year ahead filled with new discoveries.
