MDPI Calls for Greater Open Access to Science for Ocean Protection
2024年6月8日 - 4:55AM
ビジネスワイヤ(英語)
On 2024 World Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the
scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean
research to accelerate ocean conservation.
MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce
its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under
UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes
that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to
help empower scientists and communities at large to save our
oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.
Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action
MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024
highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean
science, support research communities, and promote sustainable
ocean management.
"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference
underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By
promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to
inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the
World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award,
further demonstrate our dedication to advancing
sustainability.”
Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research
Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers
focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals
contributing to this body of work include:
- Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
- Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
- Sustainability (2k papers)
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k
papers)
- Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
- Water (1.5k papers)
These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean
science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda
by promoting blue innovation and economy.
Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international,
peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies
related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the
functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources
and ecosystem services.
Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science
MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global
challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our
efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action
roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to
data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with
UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a
sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a
forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship
and scientific excellence.
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly OA publishing, MDPI has supported
academic communities since 1996. We are leading the transition to
open science by making research freely accessible to everyone. With
over 3.5 million researchers entrusting us with their scientific
discoveries, our editorial process is supported by a network of
dedicated reviewers, over 6,000 professional staff members, and an
efficient in-house article submission platform across more than 440
fully open access journals.
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