Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 27: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India Institution of Eminence and Deemed to be University, a leading multidisciplinary university and Sage, a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies, signed a read and publishing agreement.
The agreement with Sage will allow the faculty and researchers of MAHE to access over 1000 journal titles and researchers can publish their content as open access.
Commenting on the partnership, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice-chancellor, MAHE said, “The signing of an open access agreement between MAHE, Manipal and Sage marks a significant step towards enhancing the accessibility and visibility of research publications. This agreement aligns with the global movement towards open science, which aims to make scientific research freely available to all, thereby fostering greater dissemination, collaboration, and innovation.”
Sugata Ghosh, vice president: Publishing Business, Sage said, "We are delighted to partner with MAHE in our first Read and Publish Agreement with an Indian institution. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting academic research and promoting open access in India.”
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Founded in 1953, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a globally engaged institution with active partnerships with more than 250 leading universities around the globe. MAHE is synonymous with excellence in higher education and therefore conferred the status of Institute of Eminence (IOE) by Govt. of India. Research has always been an area of paramount importance at MAHE. The experts at MAHE are taking meticulous and meaningful steps to build reservoirs of intellectual wealth and academic excellence. In the process, MAHE has created some of the country’s best institutes and schools across several diverse streams like medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, pharmacy, hotel management, allied health, architecture and design, communication etc. Visit the academy at www.manipal.edu. Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln.
About Sage
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, 24-year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, it is controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining its independence and mission indefinitely.
Sage's guaranteed independence means the stake holders are free to:
• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioral science make an impact
• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new idea,