UK University Presses partner with Kudos to help authors maximize article impact
Edinburgh University Press<http://www.euppublishing.com/>, Liverpool University Press<http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/> and Policy Press<http://www.policypress.co.uk/> at the University of Bristol have announced a new partnership with Kudos<http://www.growkudos.com>, a start-up service designed to help researchers and their institutions and funders measure, monitor and maximize the visibility and impact of their published articles.
Launched in 2014, the Kudos platform provides a new way for authors to use social media to engage the digital community with their research.
By creating profiles for their published articles, and adding short titles, lay summaries and impact statements, authors can make their articles more engaging for a digital readership accustomed to strategically browsing the millions of potential papers at their fingertips.
A Kudos-led survey of almost 4,000 researchers from a range of subject disciplines revealed that 85% of responders thought that more could be done to raise the visibility, impact and usage of their work. Crucially 80% felt, given sufficient tools and support that they were in the best position to directly increase levels of visibility, impact and usage. Visibility is of increasing importance to authors, as an ever-growing number of online articles encourage readers to view research more strategically.
"It's exciting to be working with the university press community. We share a commitment to increasing the dissemination of scholarship, and non-profit publishers often have close relationships with their research communities, which Kudos is ideally placed to help nurture and develop, said Melinda Kenneway, Co-Founder, Kudos
We are delighted to be working with Kudos to boost the discoverability of Edinburgh University Press journal articles and authors, in keeping with our mission to advance and disseminate knowledge and understanding via our scholarly works, said Sarah Edwards, Head of Journals at Edinburgh University Press
Clare Hooper, Journals Publishing Manager at Liverpool University Press said, At a time when research impact has never been more closely scrutinised, a partnership with Kudos will enhance the visibility of Liverpool University Press journal articles and ensure that the high quality work of our authors reaches the widest possible audience.
"We're delighted to be involved with Kudos. As a publisher aiming to make a difference to society, it's vital to see our publications disseminated as widely as possible. This partnership will bring visibility and attention to our journal articles and help authors and funders keep track of the impact their work is having," said Julia Mortimer, Head of Journals at Policy Press
About Edinburgh University Press<http://www.euppublishing.com/>
Founded in the 1940s, Edinburgh University Press is the premier scholarly publisher in Scotland of academic books and journals and one of the leading university presses in the UK. Books and journals published by the Press carry the imprimatur of one of Britain's oldest and most distinguished centres of learning and enjoy the highest academic standards through the scholarly appraisal of the Press Committee. Shortlisted for the inaugural Saltire Publisher of the Year Award in 2013, EUP has successfully integrated Dundee University Press's books into our publishing programme for 2014. Recent expansion in the Editorial and Marketing teams has required a move to new premises where we continue to grow our core book and journal lists. www.euppublishing.com<http://www.euppublishing.com>
About Liverpool University Press<http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/>
Founded in 1899, Liverpool University Press is the UKs third oldest university press, with a distinguished history of publishing exceptional research, including the work of Nobel prize winners. Shortlisted for the IPG Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year 2012, 2013 and 2014, and for Independent Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year in The Bookseller Industry Awards, 2014, LUP has rapidly expanded in recent years, specialising in literature, modern languages, history and visual culture. www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk<http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk>
About Policy Press<http://www.policypress.co.uk/>
More recently established in 1996, Policy Press at the University of Bristol, has fast become a leading international scholarly and professional publisher known for its commitment to making a difference and influencing social change. With a strong reputation for rigorous, high quality books and journals, Policy Press titles span the social sciences, including: sociology, social work, criminology, political science, education, childhood studies, social and public policy, urban studies, public health, economics and social geography. www.policypress.co.uk<http://www.policypress.co.uk>
About Kudos<http://www.growkudos.com/>
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