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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Partners with Taylor & Francis to Enhance Research Impact

04.04.2024 - 14:06:50

Business Wire India
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, and Taylor & Francis have signed an open-access publishing agreement, reaffirming Taylor & Francis' commitment to advancing research accessibility and impact. This collaboration also positions KIIT as a proponent for open and equitable scholarly practices.

The agreement includes coverage of article processing charges (APCs) for qualifying articles, enabling researchers to publish open access in Taylor & Francis journals. Authors can also choose to publish through F1000, an innovative OA platform offering diverse article types. This collaboration allows researchers to publish across all subject areas, providing equitable support for open-access publishing to traditionally underfunded areas such as HSS.

Nitasha Devasar, Managing Director of Taylor & Francis, India, and South Asia, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We're delighted to collaborate with KIIT. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering local alliances and driving inclusive growth in research output. Together, we aim to amplify the visibility, global reach, and impact of high-quality research originating from India.

This strategic alliance highlights the necessity for collaborative action and dialogue among universities, publishers, funders, and policymakers to promote transparency, equity, and sustainability in research communication.

Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor at KIIT Deemed to be University, added, "KIIT University, Bhubaneswar (India) is thrilled to announce its open access agreement with the Taylor & Francis. Under the terms of the partnership, authors at the KIIT University can now publish in 2,000+ Open Select (hybrid), 250+ fully open Taylor & Francis and Routledge journals as well as F1000 which shall be completely supported by KIIT.”

“Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT is committed to high-quality research and provides outstanding facilities and a supportive environment for potential researchers. The present initiative is a testimony in this direction."

You can access the extensive list of Taylor & Francis journals and F1000 here.
About Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has emerged as a distinguished educational institution in India, flourishing under the visionary leadership of its founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta. In just 25 years, KIIT has transformed from a modest beginning to a vast academic powerhouse, offering professional education to 40,000 students, including 2000 international students. With 25 campuses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to green initiatives, KIIT has garnered accolades for its quality teaching, innovation, and sustainability. Driven by Dr. Samanta's unwavering vision, KIIT stands as a global leader, earning recognition in international university rankings, and making significant contributions to sports, culture, and societal development.
 
About Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis supports diverse communities of experts, researchers, and knowledge makers around the world to accelerate and maximize the impact of their work. We are a leader in our field, publish across all disciplines, and have one of the largest Humanities and Social Sciences portfolios. Our expertise, built on an academic publishing heritage of over 200 years, advances trusted knowledge that fosters human progress.

Our 2,500+ people, based in a global network of offices in more than 15 countries, use their skills and the latest technology to curate, validate, and share impactful advanced, emergent, and applied knowledge. Under the Taylor & Francis, Routledge, and F1000 imprints, we publish 2,700 journals, and 8,000 new books each year and partner with more than 700 scholarly societies.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be a Global Certified Accessible™ publisher and to have achieved CarbonNeutral® certification for our operations and print publications in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol.
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