Khalifa University Establishes Open Access Agreement with Elsevier

Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, has established an open access agreement with Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The agreement grants researchers access to Elsevier journals via ScienceDirect and allows corresponding authors affiliated with Khalifa University to publish their research Open Access in select journals without incurring article publishing charges.

Dr. Bayan Sharif, Provost, Khalifa University said: “We are delighted to establish this agreement with Elsevier as we foster a research ecosystem where technological progress can be widely shared and built upon. By enabling our world-class faculty and researchers to publish via Open Access, they gain access to journals across every scientific discipline, receive expert support throughout the publication process, and benefit from unparalleled visibility on the global research platform ScienceDirect. Aligning with our commitment to advancing knowledge, the agreement also propels Khalifa University research to reach a wider global audience and pave the way for more collaboration and innovation.”

William Rubens, Regional Vice President at Elsevier, added “We're excited to join forces with Khalifa University to drive the future of Open Access. This collaboration marks a major step in fostering a research ecosystem that is both inclusive and accessible. Together, we will push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, ensuring that a wider community of researchers can both contribute to and benefit from scientific advancements.”

In January 2024, Khalifa University launched Khazna, a cutting-edge institutional repository platform powered by Elsevier's Pure research information management system. Khazna provides a comprehensive and easily accessible platform for exploring the university's academic and research output, hosting a vast collection of over 1,880 PhD and Master’s theses with full metadata, abstracts, and in most cases, full-text access.

As the UAE’s top ranked higher education institution, with several research centers, research groups, labs and extensive state-of-the art facilities, generating a wide spectrum of Technology Readiness-level (TRL) projects, Khalifa University remains at the forefront, pioneering in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.

About Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive institution, focuses on developing world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and health science. The world-class university endeavours to be a catalyst to the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy as an education destination of choice and a global leader among widely acknowledged international universities. For more information, please visit: https://www.ku.ac.ae/ opens in new tab/window

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