New b-on discovery service now available
b-on has just launched its new discovery service. We believe that this new service, Primo, from Clarivate (Ex‑Libris), will provide an even more complete and satisfying experience for users. b‑on thus joins numerous other institutions that have already adopted this solution, for example, internationally the British Library, and nationally the University of Porto and the […]
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Ler mais NewsSearches in ProQuest Central
ProQuest Central joins, in the 2025-2027 cycle, the content providers that are part of the all for all b-on package. The database includes content from : EBook Central; ERIC; Library & Information Science Abstract (LISA); ProQuest Central, among others, searchable in the platform her: https://www.proquest.com/
Ler mais NewsB-on has a new image
b-on, the digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), developed by FCCN, marks 2025 as a year of new developments. It presents a new image and identity: more innovative and cohesive. The rebranding reinforces the service’s connection to FCT and aligns it with the new identity of FCCN. With a modern personality, […]
Ler mais NewsFCT’s new Open Access Policy promotes the visibility of scientific research results
FCT’s new Open Access Policy was published, which promotes the visibility of scientific research results and reinforces transparency and knowledge dissemination. The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has adopted a new Open Access Policy, making it compulsory for scientific publications resulting from research it has funded to be made available in open access. The policy came […]
Ler mais NewsNew b-on cycle 2025-2027
On January 1st 2025 a new b-on cycle has begun. The negotiation with the several content providers is concluded and the following highlights emerge:
Ler mais News20 years of b-on!
b-on, the Online Knowledge Library, a digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), developed through FCCN, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a meeting for its community on November 20, at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. “20 years of b-on” is the name of the event that aims to commemorate two decades of existence, […]
Ler mais NewsWebinar (PT) – Open Science in Expansion: New Models, Evaluation and Open Data – video available
With the aim of raising awareness and promoting Open Science practices among the community of researchers, science managers, students and the general public, FCCN, the digital services of the Foundation for Science and Technology, promoted an online event on October 25 at 10:00 am. The webinar “Open Science in Expansion: New Models, Evaluation and Open Data” was part of […]
Ler mais NewsSCOAP3 Extended for an additional 3 years
The Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3), has announced the extension of the initiative for 3 years, for a new and innovative phase, beginning in 2025. Since 2014, the SCOAP3 initiative has funded almost 70,000 OA articles across 11 leading journals in particle physics. The partnership is funded by the collective contributions of over 3,000 […]
Ler mais NewsOnline events (PT) – b-on 2023 training sessions: videos available
b-on is organizing two online training events for our users: Webinar b-on 2023 – Session I: Access to content – for users of b-on services, focusing on content searches – November 23rd. Webinar b-on 2023 – Session II: Open Access publication and authors’ rights retention – for article authors – November 28th.
Ler mais NewsOnline event (PT) – Ciência Aberta: Comunidade, Acesso e Colaboração – video available
As a part of celebrating the Open Access international week, FCCN, the FCT unit responsible for ensuring the technology and means for research, for science, and the development of knowledge, organized the online event “Ciência Aberta: Comunidade, Acesso e Colaboração”. This webinar focused mainly on activities developed by FCT in the domain of Open Science, namely the transformative […]
Ler mais NewsEvent (PT) – Ciência Aberta: Acesso, colaboração e partilha – video available
In the context of the international open science week, the FCT has hosted an event – Ciência Aberta: Acesso, colaboração e partilha – to promote open science practices and foster awareness in the community of researchers, science managers, students, and general public. Open science is carried out openly, with transparence, and in cooperation, enabling the […]