The Great Academic Divide: How Open Access is Reshaping European ResearchAcademic publishing is the lifeblood of scientific progress, yet beneath its surface lies a growing rift in Europe—one that threatens to deepen inequalities in how knowledge is created, shared, and valued. Recent insights reveal a stark division: some European countries are rapidly embracing newer, Open Access publishing models, while others cling to traditional journals synonymous with prestige. This divergence isn’t ju...

The Great Academic Divide: How Open Access is Reshaping European ResearchAcademic publishing is the lifeblood of scientific progress, yet beneath its surface lies a growing rift in Europe—one that threatens to deepen inequalities in how knowledge is created, shared, and valued. Recent insights reveal a stark division: some European countries are rapidly embracing newer, Open Access publishing models, while others cling to traditional journals synonymous with prestige. This divergence isn’t ju...

Contemporary global challenges—environmental degradation, urbanization pressures, intellectual class mobility, and social inequities—demand interdisciplinary solutions that bridge art, urbanism, academia, and activism. The Sharjah Biennial’s Farm Project exemplifies how art engages ecological memory. For instance, Hauptmeier and Recker’s artwork Palms of Speculative Memories (2025) uses sound installations to reanimate desert landscapes. Such works align with T.J. Demos’ assertion that ecolog...

Contemporary global challenges—environmental degradation, urbanization pressures, intellectual class mobility, and social inequities—demand interdisciplinary solutions that bridge art, urbanism, academia, and activism. The Sharjah Biennial’s Farm Project exemplifies how art engages ecological memory. For instance, Hauptmeier and Recker’s artwork Palms of Speculative Memories (2025) uses sound installations to reanimate desert landscapes. Such works align with T.J. Demos’ assertion that ecolog...

The newsletter from Semafor Business from March 13, 2025, offers a snapshot of the anxieties and strategic shifts within the American business and financial landscape under the current Trump administration. The content touches upon a range of interconnected issues, including economic policy, political maneuvering, social anxieties, and evolving cultural norms within the corporate world. Economic Aspects and Implications Thanks for reading The Substack Newsletter for the Open Access Blogs! Sub...

The newsletter from Semafor Business from March 13, 2025, offers a snapshot of the anxieties and strategic shifts within the American business and financial landscape under the current Trump administration. The content touches upon a range of interconnected issues, including economic policy, political maneuvering, social anxieties, and evolving cultural norms within the corporate world. Economic Aspects and Implications Thanks for reading The Substack Newsletter for the Open Access Blogs! Sub...

In an era where globalization is often reduced to supply chains and digital transactions, the trade of cultural products—art, music, literature, crafts, and even cuisine—offers a compelling reminder of what truly connects societies: shared stories, traditions, and creativity. The recent surge in cultural exports, particularly among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, underscores a transformative shift in global trade dynamics. But beyond the economic metrics lies a deeper narrative abou...

In an era where globalization is often reduced to supply chains and digital transactions, the trade of cultural products—art, music, literature, crafts, and even cuisine—offers a compelling reminder of what truly connects societies: shared stories, traditions, and creativity. The recent surge in cultural exports, particularly among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, underscores a transformative shift in global trade dynamics. But beyond the economic metrics lies a deeper narrative abou...

The newsletter from Monocle magazine from March 19, 2025, offers a concise yet diverse snapshot of current global affairs. The selection of topics, ranging from the potential defunding of PBS in the US to the expansion of French luxury brands and shifts in international defense treaties, reflects Monocle‘s signature focus on global business, design, culture, and current affairs. This review will analyze each segment, connect it to relevant scholarly literature, and discuss its broader implica...

The newsletter from Monocle magazine from March 19, 2025, offers a concise yet diverse snapshot of current global affairs. The selection of topics, ranging from the potential defunding of PBS in the US to the expansion of French luxury brands and shifts in international defense treaties, reflects Monocle‘s signature focus on global business, design, culture, and current affairs. This review will analyze each segment, connect it to relevant scholarly literature, and discuss its broader implica...

From the BlogosphereFxdudouet (26 septembre 2024). Les grandes entreprises dirigeraient notre monde, mais qui dirige les grandes entreprises ? Sociologie politique de l'économie. Consulté le 20 mars 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/12cp0.The Premium Open Culture Blog ContentA Scholarly Analysis of Contemporary Global Issues: Insights from the Monocle Minute Newsletter, March 19, 2025“The potential decline of PBS raises serious concerns about the future of a vital component of Am...

From the BlogosphereFxdudouet (26 septembre 2024). Les grandes entreprises dirigeraient notre monde, mais qui dirige les grandes entreprises ? Sociologie politique de l'économie. Consulté le 20 mars 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/12cp0.The Premium Open Culture Blog ContentA Scholarly Analysis of Contemporary Global Issues: Insights from the Monocle Minute Newsletter, March 19, 2025“The potential decline of PBS raises serious concerns about the future of a vital component of Am...

From the BlogospherePortrait de Rabelais, Faculté de Médecine de Montpellier-Nîmes, Université de MontpellierHélène Lorblanchet (29 janvier 2025). François Rabelais et l’École de médecine de Montpellier – chapitre 1. Ex Bibliotheca. Consulté le 24 février 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/13amp.The Open Culture BlogRegime Change, Autocratic Shifts and Country-Level Comparisons“While the article is primarily rooted in political science, it also touches on the cultural dimension of gove...

From the BlogospherePortrait de Rabelais, Faculté de Médecine de Montpellier-Nîmes, Université de MontpellierHélène Lorblanchet (29 janvier 2025). François Rabelais et l’École de médecine de Montpellier – chapitre 1. Ex Bibliotheca. Consulté le 24 février 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/13amp.The Open Culture BlogRegime Change, Autocratic Shifts and Country-Level Comparisons“While the article is primarily rooted in political science, it also touches on the cultural dimension of gove...

Cole et al.’s (2024) scoping review represents a significant contribution to the understanding of how Open Science (OS) practices can generate societal impact. By systematically aggregating evidence from 196 studies across both academic and grey literature, the authors offer a comprehensive account of the multifaceted effects of OS on society. Below is a review that critically examines the article’s implications, while connecting its findings to the broader scholarly literature.Overview of th...

Cole et al.’s (2024) scoping review represents a significant contribution to the understanding of how Open Science (OS) practices can generate societal impact. By systematically aggregating evidence from 196 studies across both academic and grey literature, the authors offer a comprehensive account of the multifaceted effects of OS on society. Below is a review that critically examines the article’s implications, while connecting its findings to the broader scholarly literature.Overview of th...

From the BlogospherePortrait of Hilde Bruch with her book Eating Disorders. Courtesy of the McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library, MS 007 Hilde Bruch, MD papers, MS007-P3706-001.Alice Weinreb (December 16, 2024). Anorexia Nervosa: Hilde Bruch and the Construction of Eating Disorders. History of Knowledge. Retrieved February 17, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/12xqf.The Open Culture BlogCultural Diplomacy, Indonesia’s Tourism and International Events“Nurisnaeny, Kaprisma,...

From the BlogospherePortrait of Hilde Bruch with her book Eating Disorders. Courtesy of the McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library, MS 007 Hilde Bruch, MD papers, MS007-P3706-001.Alice Weinreb (December 16, 2024). Anorexia Nervosa: Hilde Bruch and the Construction of Eating Disorders. History of Knowledge. Retrieved February 17, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/12xqf.The Open Culture BlogCultural Diplomacy, Indonesia’s Tourism and International Events“Nurisnaeny, Kaprisma,...

From the BlogosphereLC Admin (17 février 2025). A l’écoute des objets : les plis de la mémoire, sur les traces d’un passeport Nansen. La contemporaine. Bibliothèque, Archives, Musée des mondes contemporains. Consulté le 10 mars 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/13bvd.The Premium Open Culture ContentCultural Production, Spatial Dimension and Export Flows: An In-Depth Analysis“By employing spatial econometric models, the study identifies key determinants such as economic development, gl...

From the BlogosphereLC Admin (17 février 2025). A l’écoute des objets : les plis de la mémoire, sur les traces d’un passeport Nansen. La contemporaine. Bibliothèque, Archives, Musée des mondes contemporains. Consulté le 10 mars 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/13bvd.The Premium Open Culture ContentCultural Production, Spatial Dimension and Export Flows: An In-Depth Analysis“By employing spatial econometric models, the study identifies key determinants such as economic development, gl...

Navigating the Storm: Policy Uncertainty and Financial Resilience in China’s Evolving Economy In an era of global interconnectedness, few challenges loom as large for businesses and investors as economic policy uncertainty. Nowhere is this tension more palpable than in China, where rapid growth, state-led interventions, and systemic risks intersect in ways that redefine traditional risk management playbooks. Recent research sheds light on a critical dynamic: policy decisions meant to stabiliz...

Navigating the Storm: Policy Uncertainty and Financial Resilience in China’s Evolving Economy In an era of global interconnectedness, few challenges loom as large for businesses and investors as economic policy uncertainty. Nowhere is this tension more palpable than in China, where rapid growth, state-led interventions, and systemic risks intersect in ways that redefine traditional risk management playbooks. Recent research sheds light on a critical dynamic: policy decisions meant to stabiliz...

From the BlogosphereBethany Qualls (January 22, 2025). Finding Beau Brummell in Caen. In Punch’s Pocket Book: Archiving an Archive. Retrieved March 3, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/138q4.The Open Culture BlogCultural Industries, Asian Countries, and Economic Impact“The thesis highlights how each region defines and classifies cultural industries differently, reflecting their unique cultural heritages and modern adaptations. For example, China’s inclusion of traditional arts and digital me...

From the BlogosphereBethany Qualls (January 22, 2025). Finding Beau Brummell in Caen. In Punch’s Pocket Book: Archiving an Archive. Retrieved March 3, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/138q4.The Open Culture BlogCultural Industries, Asian Countries, and Economic Impact“The thesis highlights how each region defines and classifies cultural industries differently, reflecting their unique cultural heritages and modern adaptations. For example, China’s inclusion of traditional arts and digital me...