Special Issue

Let’s go behind the scenes with the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), to talk about the work they do to advance knowledge and learning in their subject field, and to hear about some of their initiatives to make the discipline more accessible for all. They also share their vision for the future and explore how they think they will need to adapt in order to navigate new challenges and opportunities.

With seismic shifts in the research publishing landscape, how do societies need to adapt for their members? Embracing ‘openness’ in every sense – championing collaborative, diverse and inclusive communities, and advancing research that is accessible to all – is the key to societies remaining sustainable in an open future and staying at the heart of their communities. Taking a 360-degree view on ‘openness’, we dive into insights from this year’s Wiley Society Member Survey, to explore what matters to members, and how societies can deliver the support they need now and in the future.

As we transition towards Open, societies, publishers and institutions all have a part to play in breaking down barriers and improving equity in Research Publishing. So how can we go about achieving this goal? This is where R4Life comes in. We talked to Sarah Phibbs, Director of Publisher Partnerships, to find out about the work they are doing and how publishers and societies can work with them to break down barriers to open access.

How can societies shape their strategies, to make the most of opportunities in open access and position their journals for an open future? And what role do transformational agreements (TAs) play in those strategies; how can societies use TAs to develop and enhance the way that they deliver for their communities? In this episode, we hear from the Tri-Societies (the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America). They share their own perspective on OA and the role of TAs in helping them to achieve their goals. Thanks to Matt and the Tri-Societies for sharing their insights!

How do we develop journals, so they are fit for an open future? We don’t just need to adapt our workflows and infrastructure, we also need to adapt our mindset. Evolution and Ecology is an open access journal, launched by multiple societies working together. Their philosophy and innovative mindset have helped them to succeed in the current market and to deliver for authors via their Refer & Transfer network. But it has also helped them to build the foundations for them to thrive in an open future.

Why is it important that societies communicate their impact and value to their communities? And how can you approach this exercise effectively? To help overcome the challenges of declining membership, societies need to communicate their role and all the work they undertake to their communities effectively, to build transparency and understanding of who they are and what they do. Not only that, but reflection is an important aspect of successful strategizing, and exercises to articulate your impact helps you build accountability and ensure you’re staying relevant. FENS is the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies. Such a large organization has its work cut out, to capture all the work they do and distill it in an engaging format for their communities. So how did they approach this exercise and what did they learn from the experience? Jackie Jones, Associate Editorial Director here at Wiley, had a conversation with them to find out more. Thank you FENS, for sharing your insights!

What’s the secret to successfully launching an open access journal? And what are some of the opportunities available to us, through which we can innovate and collaborate? In this episode, we hear how two societies launched an open access journal with Wiley, and how they achieved success.

What’s the difference between engagement and inclusion? 1 in 5 researchers is an Early Career Researcher, which means there is plenty of opportunity to develop closer connections with this group. In turn, societies and their journals can benefit from the innovative ideas of ECRs. Actively including ECRs in the day-to-day workings and development of a journal, over engaging with them from time to time, can offer mutual advantages. Paul Trevorrow takes us through some case studies of ECR engagement and inclusion, discussing the pros and cons of each.

In an evolving publishing landscape, how can you ensure your society’s revenue is sustainable? You can explore diversifying your revenue in a few ways, by adapting the ways you currently serve your community – as well as looking at new opportunities. Gavin Sharrock has over 20 years of experience of helping society partners to diversify and build their revenue streams. He’s here with his top tips on what your approach should be.

'Risk governance’ and ‘Legal Liability’ - two phrases that board directors dread to hear. But it’s important that boards manage risk effectively, to avoid facing problems further down the line. Richard LeBlanc, an award-winning board governance expert, is here to help! In this episode, he shares top tips and insights for how not-for-profit boards can manage risk and minimize liability. Get more news and information on society publishing from Wiley: Website - wiley.com/network/societyleaders Twitter - @WileyinResearch

In this episode we’ll hear from panelists Angela Cochran, Jay Flynn and Bill Moran on the Future of Publishing, a talk which took place at the most recent Wiley Society Executive Seminar in November 2021. But first, meet the panelists., Angela Cochran is the Vice President of Publishing for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Jay Flynn is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Research at Wiley, and Bill Moran is the publisher for science journals at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Hear these experts share their perspectives on the current publishing landscape and how organizations can adjust practices to remain sustainable in the future.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Dr. Haseeb Irfanullah at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Dr. Irfanullah is an independent consultant focusing on environment, climate change, and research systems in Bangladesh. At the Seminar, he discusses innovation, impact, diversity, and open research, and how all of these are connected when it comes to scholarly publishing.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Billy Williams, EVP for Ethics Diversity and Inclusion at the American Geophysical Union, and Damita Snow, Senior Publishing Manager and DE&I Chair at the American Society of Civil Engineers at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Both of our speakers help highlight the gender and racial equity issues in research and identify opportunities to create lasting change, including training courses for staff, anti-racism toolkits, and DE&I best practice resource guides.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by one of Wiley’s Editorial Directors, Swapna Padhye, at our recent virtual Society Research Seminar. Swapna outlines activities to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in scholarly research, and actionable steps on ways to implement this in your journal communities. She also provides listeners with a journal DE&I plan and encourages societies to follow in some of the steps Wiley has taken - including training courses for staff, editor toolkits, and author inclusivity guidelines.

In this episode, we’ll listen in on the panel discussion given by Dr. Helen Burstin, CEO of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Darylyn Moyer, EVP & CEO of the American College of Physicians, and Dr. Shikha Jain, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. Our panel discusses how we in the research community can address the gender inequity in medicine and beyond, and how doing so has improved patient outcomes and healthcare, especially during times of crisis.

In this episode, we’ll listen in on the talk given by Kathryn Wilson from the British Pharmacological Society at our recent virtual Society Executive Seminar. As the Director of Dissemination of Research at the BPS, Kathryn discusses how her organization has transitioned their journal portfolio to open access, and the challenges that they overcame on the way.

In this episode we’ll listen in on the talk given by Professor Mary-Louise McLaws from the University of New South Wales, at our recent virtual Research Seminar. Mary-Louise is also a board member at the World Health Organization’s Infection Prevention and Control group and tells us the story of her team’s roadmap from the start of the COVID-19 crisis.

What do we mean by “research integrity,” and how can we as publishers, editors, and peer reviewers play a role in addressing the manipulation of research?

Raj Pandya, Director of the Thriving Earth Exchange at the American Geophysical Union talks about the goal of his organization - bringing together volunteer scientists and connecting them with community leaders to see how Earth-based science can help further missions.

As an undergraduate advocating for intersectionality in research, Yasmin Poole discusses how our identities such as race, gender and class shape our lives and bring about unconscious biases. She asks us to try to be more aware of how our backgrounds may shape all parts of our lives, including the research we produce and consume.

Hear from researchers at the frontlines who are thinking outside the box to tackle climate issues.

Dr. Gabi Lombardo, Director of the European Alliance for Social Science and Humanities talks about how the Alliance has worked with relatively minimal resources to engage with the Covid-19 crisis, but have remained true to their mission: to influence policy for the greater good.

Lisa Benson, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Education discusses her inclusive approach to editing as well as the changes the editorial board is making to their policies and practices to better serve the wider research community.

Shirley Malcom, Head of Education and Human Resources Programs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science reminds us that barriers to access come in many forms.

Saving time for researchers and supporting open data are two of the reasons we love and support preprints. Why else should you consider them?

How do erasure, exclusion and bias work together to prevent greater inclusivity in science and scholarship, and what can we each do about it?

Our digital world means more opportunities than ever to engage with a journal’s readers, which also means more opportunities to create a compelling value proposition for a corporate partner.

In a special guest appearance from our sister podcast, This Study Shows, we hear from innovative researchers using unconventional methods to get their messages across.

We often hear about open access from funders or publishers, but what do librarians think about OA?

We all know about open access, but what about open data or open recognition? If you want to embrace research openness and transparency through your journal but aren’t sure where to get started, this episode is for you.

The British Ecological Society is running an experiment to see whether the benefits of double-blind peer review are what we think they are.

Every society’s journey with Open Access (OA) is different. Hear from the Society for Applied Microbiology’s Executive Director about what happened when they decided to flip a struggling young journal to OA.

What’s all the fuss about branding? According to brand expert Rita Clifton, brand is your greatest asset and (if managed well) best source for long term sustainability.

Hear from Hetan Shah, Executive Director of the Royal Statistical Society, about how the RSS is changing their mindset and their strategy to succeed in a changing landscape.

The CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics shares strategic tips for making the transition from subscription to OA.

When the Royal Anthropological Institute decided to work with Wiley to digitize their records, they got more than they expected.

When the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases launched their 3rd journal, they kept the educational needs of their community at the heart of its mission.

We talk with the publishing team for the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health about how they’re making the journal more inclusive.

In a highly competitive environment for government grants, learn why powerful private organizations like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative are poised to have an impact. Note: The Wiley Society Podcast will be taking a short break for the remainder of 2018 while we work to bring you a new and improved listening experience. Stay tuned for more new episodes coming in 2019!

Research doesn’t just have the power to influence policy domestically – learn from Lisa Brodey, Director of the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Cooperation, why science diplomacy is critical for international relations.

In a time when many learned societies are questioning their futures, the Royal Statistical Society is working hard to stay relevant.

Complicated research sharing processes hurt not only the interests of authors but also those of scholarly societies and publishers, argues Oxford University librarian Sally Rumsey.

Social media is a great way to build connections with members. If you’re just starting a social program or want to see how your tactics measure up, check out this month’s interview with Wiley’s Associate Marketing Director, Sarah Garfunkel.

Historically, scientists have focused on simplicity and clarity to communicate research. According to AAAS CEO, Dr. Rush Holt, we need to radically rethink that strategy for more people to see the relevance of research and feel that science can be for them, too.

Two Wiley editors talk about their journeys through academia and how societies can help to improve gender parity in research.

In a conversation with Jesse Wiley, a 7th generation member of the Wiley family engaged in the organization, we ask for his perspective on how societies are weathering the changes in scholarly publishing and taking advantage of the new opportunities that change opens up.

In part 2 of our conversation with societies about how different subject area communities are navigating the intricacies of data archiving, we learn how to get started on a policy and what incentives are encouraging researchers to share their data.

Access to data is increasingly seen as fundamental to research reproducibility, but there is no one size fits all policy for data sharing. What role can societies play in establishing practices which meet the needs of their communities?

Developing successful journal plans that align with your organization’s overarching goals is a collaborative process that needs more than just good data.

Covering science in the news is a balancing act between telling human stories and presenting complex research. Get an insider perspective from Laura Helmuth, science editor at the Washington Post, on how to use the news effectively.