As we move towards the second half of 2024 we have many updates to share with you, read on to find out what we’ve been up to...

Discover the latest news from EDP Sciences, an Associate Member of the European Physical Scociety.

Journal de Physique digital archives

To think that once a journal is archived, no researcher is interested in it anymore would be a misunderstanding of its continued contextual value. We were delighted to conduct research recently and discover that many articles in the Journal de Physique archives are still being cited today.

Find out more about our archives, including the most cited articles in the collection.

The European Physical Journal series

The EiCs of The Editors-in-Chief of EPJ Photovoltaics, Pere Roca i Cabarrocas and Jean-Louis Lazzari, would like to highlight two important papers recently published:

• Georgia Kakoulaki, Nigel Taylor, Sandor Szabo, Robert Kenny, Anatoli Chatzipanagi and Arnulf Jäger-Waldau (2024),
  Communication on the potential of applied PV in the European Union: Rooftops, reservoirs, roads (R³),
  EPJ Photovoltaics 15, 2 (2024), https://doi.org/10.1051/epjpv/2023035
  
• Heather Mirletz, Silvana Ovaitt, Seetharaman Sridhar, Teresa M. Barnes, Prioritizing circular economy strategies for sustainable PV deployment at the TW scale,
  EPJ Photovoltaics 15, 18 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1051/epjpv/2024015
  

The EPJ Web of Conferences team was delighted to publish the proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP), organized by Jefferson Lab, which took place in Norfolk, Virginia, from 5–11 May 2023. Read more about the event and discover the proceedings.

The EPJ Scientific Advisory committee is pleased announce the nomination of two new members: Konstantinos Bachas, representing the Hellenic Physical Society (read the news here) and Adam Maj, representing the Polish Physical Society (read the news here)

EPL (Europhysics Letters)

EDP Sciences welcomes the appointment of the new Editor-in-Chief of EPL, Professor Richard Blythe, effective from May 1^st. Read more about the experience Professor Blythe brings to the position.

The EPL 2023 Highlights collection showcases a selection of 40 of the most cited, downloaded and accessed articles published in EPL in 2023. These articles had a significant impact on the international community, and cover topics including “condensed matter physics, network physics, complex systems, black hole physics, many-body quantum systems to cite a few, as well as recently growing fields such as quantum information and amorphous topological matter.”

EDP Sciences Books news

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The biggest challenges in physics and how this might affect society in the coming decades are captured in a new open access ebook from the European Physical Society.

The book, Physics for Society in the Horizon 2050, explores some of the most pressing and promising aspects of modern science in support of better living standards: from the smallest objects we observe such as particles, atoms, and cells, to the large scientific enquiries on stars, galaxies, and the mysteries of the universe.

The encyclopaedia-like work is part of the European Physical Society’s project ‘Grand Challenges: Physics for Society at the Horizon 2050’. The project explores our ability to imagine and shape the future by assessing how physics can help us understand nature and how physics can help tackle major issues affecting the lives of citizens by 2050 making recommendations of actions to policy makers.

Carlos Hidalgo, editor of Physics for Society in the Horizon 2050, says: “This book explores some of the most pressing questions in physics and supports EPS’s Horizon strategy. The interesting thing about the perspective of this work is the human ability to imagine and shape the future by making use of the scientific method and how interdisciplinarity enables connections to be established across various fields of knowledge to address some of the grand scientific and societal challenges that lie ahead us.”

The book is available in full for anyone to read on the IOPscience platform and is aimed at professionals involved in advancing the scientific method, and those with an interest in how science can shape society.

Subscribe to Open (S2O)

Maths - the six S2O journals will continue to publish in open access in 2023. “We are grateful to the library community for their ongoing support of the S2O model and for recognizing its value in ensuring equitable open access to mathematics research.” Anne Ruimy, EDP Sciences.

Radioprotection – has adopted the S2O model and is now online-only. It is published on behalf of the Société Française de Radioprotection (SFRP). Articles address all aspects of radiological protection, including non-ionising as well as ionising radiation.

Astronomy & Astrophysics - over the last year, the core astronomy journals have moved or are moving towards open access under various models, which is a positive step for accessibility. A&A has opted for S2O which helps to make it a cost-effective publishing option for many authors (there are no article processing charges, APCs). More information.

Société Française de Physique 150^th anniversary – 2023 events

It is our pleasure to be involved in many of the events celebrating the SFP’s anniversary throughout 2023.

In April, we are proud to sponsor the International Physicists’ Tournament 2023 down the road at the École polytechnique in Palaiseau. Billed as a “physics world cup”, we are looking forward to lively battles between the undergraduate teams.

In May, the series of five Masterclasses on “Science publishing and Open Science” begins in Nice. The last chance to catch one of these sessions will be in Marseille in October, so we hope to see you there or along the way (Lyon, Grenoble and Strasbourg are also hosting).

Don’t forget our SFP anniversary books discount code - PHYS234 - valid until the end of June 2024! We are delighted to offer a 5% discount on EDP Sciences books in the following series: Savoirs Actuels / Une introduction à / Sciences & History / Enseignement Sup Physique.

News from the European Physical Journal (EPJ)

EPJ Scientific Advisory Committee

The Scientific Advisory Committee of the EPJ is delighted to welcome Professor Quentin Glorieux, as the new representative for the French Physical Society. Professor Glorieux researches “Optics through the prism of Quantum Gases” and is a self-avowed “Quantum Physicist, Trail runner and Mountain climber.”

EPJ poster prizes at the SFP Congrès Général

We are pleased to report that the EPJ is sponsoring two poster prizes at the SFP Congrès Général in July (in addition to the two EPL prizes already announced). We look forward to Professor Jean Daillant, Director General of the SOLEIL synchrotron and the SFP representative on the EPJ Steering Committee, awarding the prizes on Thursday 6 July for two of the best posters presented by young physicists.

EPJ D Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics – call for papers

New EPJ D topical issue: “Electron and Positron Interactions and Their Applications: a tribute to Professor Michael Brunger”. The Guest Editors invite contributions from contemporary research and applications across areas such as, atmospheric modelling, materials characterisation, medical science, biological imaging and chemical processing.

EPJ Web of Conferences – conference highlights

ISRD 17 – International Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry, Lausanne, Switzerland, May 21-26, 2023 – the open access proceedings include papers on “Experimental Techniques, Measurements and Monitoring”, “Calculational Methods”, “Reactor Surveillance, Plant Life Management and Decommissioning” and “Benchmarks and Inter-comparisons”.

11th European Summer School on Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics, Catania, Italy, June 12-19, 2022 - highlight themes included primordial nucleosynthesis, indirect methods, underground laboratories, radioactive ion beams facilities as well as stellar structure and evolution. Browse the open access proceedings here.

EPJ Applied Physics – topical issues

EPJ AP is currently publishing articles in two topical issues – “Advances in Renewable Energies, Materials and Technology” and “Amorphous alloys and multiscale materials: Fundamental aspects and Energy applications”. We hope you enjoy the recent articles.

EPJ Photovoltaics – topical issue

The special issue on “WCPEC-8: State of the Art and Developments in Photovoltaics”, edited by Alessandra Scognamiglio, Robert Kenny, Shuzi Hayase and Arno Smets, is now available. It includes papers on Modelling; Semiconductor Thin Films; High Efficiency Materials and Devices - New concepts; Optics of Thin Films, TCOs; Modules and Systems; Socio-economic impact.

Last, but not least…

Acta Acustica – acousticians are invited to read “Acta Acustica: State of art and achievements after 3 years”. In this Editorial, Manfred Kaltenbacher, Editor-in-Chief, and his team summarise the latest activities and achievements of the journal (such as Audio Articles) and key statistics.

Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications – we extend a very warm welcome to Dr. Silvia Soria, IFAC-CNR Institute of Applied Physics, Italy, in her new role of co-Editor-in-Chief. She joins Sergei Popov at the helm of JEOS-RP which is widely considered to be a leading European journal in the field of optics and photonics.

Author: EDP Sciences

We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to new projects and adventures in the coming year. Since we last wrote, a number of exciting things have happened…

UN SDG Publishers Compact
We are proud to have become a member of the SDG Publishers Compact and to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Open access models such as Diamond and Subscribe to Open, which are free to readers and authors thanks to the support of libraries and organisations, contribute to open science and the SDGs by offering prospective authors a level playing field and encouraging a diversity of submissions.

Subscribe to Open – Astronomy & Astrophysics Transparency Report and subscriber benefits
In December, the A&A S2O 2022 Transparency Report was published bringing A&A’s first year in full open access to a fitting end. As advocates of open science, we support the principle of transparency, including financial transparency. Last year, several new subscriber benefits for 2023 were also announced in response to community feedback.

 “Together, EDP Sciences and A&A are committed to keep reviewing and adapting the A&A Subscribe to Open model to respond and adapt to the demands of the librarian community.” (A&A 2022 Transparency Report)

German National APC agreement
Looking beyond L'Hexagone, EDP Sciences and TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology have renewed their longstanding Open Access Agreement for another year, benefitting authors affiliated with academic institutions across Germany. The agreement continues to offer a 20% discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs) in 2023.

Congratulations to the Société Française de Physique – celebrating 150 years
Like many others, we are looking forward to a year of celebrations marking 150 years of the SFP. We are getting involved by facilitating Science Publishing Masterclasses in Strasbourg, Grenoble, Lyon, Marseille and Nice. Europhysics Letters (EPL), co-published by EDP Sciences, is also sponsoring two prizes for the best posters presented by young physicists at the Congrès Général in July. We hope to see you there!

Reflets de la physique – the journal of the Société Française de Physique
Speaking of the SFP, a reminder that Reflets de la physique is available for all to browse and read. The journal aims to contribute to the development and operation of the SFP and, more broadly, to improve the image of physics. It is also supported by the CNRS.

Science Publishing Masterclasses update
Our most recent Science Publishing Masterclasses were an online series for researchers and students in China. The four sessions related to scientific writing and journals publishing, and addressed issues such as publishing strategy, ethics, peer review and promotion to give a comprehensive overview of scientific publishing. In total, over 75,000 livestream views were registered.

News from the EPJ series of peer-reviewed journals

EPJ N - Nuclear Sciences & Technologies:
Hot off the press, we are delighted to announce that EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies has been accepted for Scopus.

EPJ Photovoltaics:
EPJ PV is once again an official publishing partner of EU PVSEC 2023 which will take place in Lisbon.

EPJ Web of Conferences:
We are pleased to share recent highlights from last year’s EOS Annual Meeting EOSAM 2022 (we also publish the Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications), 10th EPS-QEOD Europhoton Conference on Solid-State, Fibre, and Waveguide Coherent Light Sources Europhoton 2022, Multi-line Diagnostics of the Interstellar Medium and last, but not least, XVth Quark Confinement and the Hadron Spectrum Conference Conf XV. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you are interested in fast, open access publication of your proceedings.

EPJ D - Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics:
Quantum Optics of Light and Matter: Honouring Alain Aspect, a special issue in celebration of Professor Alain Aspect, is nearing completion.

Congratulations EPJ – 25 years young:
To mark this anniversary, and in keeping with the long-held EPJ tradition of supporting early career researchers, EPJ is making available a number of grants to support meetings for young researchers throughout 2023. Find out more and apply here.

For bibliophiles and book worms - Radiometry of wet surfaces
We recently mentioned our new collection, produced in partnership with the Institut d'Optique Graduate School (Université Paris-Saclay), intended for engineering students and researchers in optics. The second book in the series, Radiometry of wet surfaces, is coordinated by Lionel Simonot. When a material gets wet, is it possible to predict the changes in its appearance for a given type of surface, and for a given humidity level? Find out from 2 February (print or eBook).

With our best wishes for 2023
EDP Sciences