We are excited to announce that XploreOpen and ILMA University, in collaboration with DataCite, ORCID, the University of Karachi, and Sir Syed University, will be celebrating Open Access Week 2025 from October 15–17, 2025. This OA week will announce the two official establishments DataCite Consortium of Pakistan & ORCID "ORCID Community of Practice of Pakistan".
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We are delighted to share that XploreOpen has been selected to join the Wikimedia Gloss Steering Committee in August 2025.
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We are proud to announce that XploreOpen has officially become a signatory of the Helsinki Initiative on Multilingualism in Scholarly Communication.
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XploreOpen, in collaboration with ILMA University, is hosting an exciting webinar: Date: August 25, 2025 Topic: PIDify by DataCite Moderator: Amber Osman Speakers: Mohamed Mostafa, Dr. Subhani Explore how PIDs can power your research visibility!
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Founders of XploreOpen, Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman, will be teaching a virtual course titled "Breaking Barriers and Setting Standards in Open Access Scholarly Publishing" at UCLA FSCI 2025 (Summer School), scheduled for July 23–25, 2025. Stay tuned for key insights from this event!
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XploreOpen is proud to collaborate with Hena's Blog for Paws to promote animal welfare and support initiatives that improve the lives of animals.
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XploreOpen Founders attending NED editors workshop as the keynotes on May 19, 2025. Stay tuned for insights from the event!
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XploreOpen Founders on the request of HEC, Govt. of Pakistan giving training to the editors from Sindh region on OA scholarly publishing on April 10, 2025. Stay tuned for insights from the event!
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We're excited to announce our/ XploreOpen's visit to the National Incubation Center (NIC) at NED University this April 2025! Looking forward to exploring innovative ideas, fostering collaborations, and driving impactful change in the research and open science ecosystem.
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We're thrilled to announce that XploreOpen is now officially part of the Research Organization Registry (ROR) as of April 2025! This strengthens our commitment to open infrastructure, transparency, and global research collaboration.
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XploreOpen is now officially registered with the International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI). This milestone reinforces our identity in the global research and publishing ecosystem — ensuring standardization, recognition, and interoperability.
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On March 6, 2025, Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) featured XploreOpen in their article, "Elevating Open Research: Insights from the Responses to our Call to Action".
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In February 2025, XploreOpen proudly joined hands with Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) by signing the Statement of Support for a Global Research Ecosystem, reflecting our shared vision for sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven research infrastructures.
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XploreOpen will attend the Charleston Asia Conference in January 2026 in Bangkok. Dr. M. I. Subhani, Founder of XploreOpen, will speak on "Diamond Open Access: Publishing Without Paywalls or Profits".
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XploreOpen is now an official member of TAROCH, aligning with our mission to promote open culture, heritage preservation, and accessible knowledge for all. Stay tuned for upcoming collaborations!
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The ORCID Global Participation Fund (GPF) 2025-2026 Call for Proposals attracted applications globally. XploreOpen was proudly recognized as one of the six recipients after a highly competitive selection process.
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The DataCite Global Activity Fund (GAF) 2025 received 193 applications from across the globe. XploreOpen proudly emerged as one of the 8 awarded projects for 2025.
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XploreOpen is now a member of the Creative Commons TAROCH Coalition, advancing open access, equitable preservation, and global sharing of cultural heritage.
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Dr. Subhani & Amber Osman from XploreOpen, with Hena Osman from Hena Blogs for Paws, spoke on "Pawsitive Factor: Promoting Compassion and Coexistence in Pakistan" at the SCAS Annual Conference 2024.
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Join Prof. Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz Subhani, Founder of XploreOpen, on Nov 12, 2024 at 11 AM Jakarta Time for a lecture on "Future Trends in Open Science: The Role of Technology & Collaborations."
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In August 2024, DOAJ featured an exclusive interview with Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman, sharing insights on advancing open access, research integrity, and global scholarly communication.
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Dr. Subhani co-taught the DOAJ course with Dr. Ivonne at the FORCE11/ FSCI UCLA Summer School. The course, held from July 24–26, 2024, focused on evaluating OA journals using DOAJ criteria. It engaged participants in discussions around best practices and challenges in scholarly publishing.
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Speaking to a global community in Prague (June 11–13), they highlighted the transformative role of persistent identifiers in shaping research infrastructure.
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Dr. Subhani joined global experts to explore the future of Open Access, discussing its evolution and revolutionary impact on scholarly publishing.
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In January 2024, Dr. Subhani delivered an insightful talk at UIT on Quality Assurance in Open Access — diving deep into the DOAJ criteria and what it means for the future of trusted scholarly publishing.
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As the ambassadors, Dr. Subhani & Amber will be representing Crossref, advocating for open access and advancing global scholarly publishing initiatives.
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On 18–19 May 2023, they participated in the Dissemination Event on Enhancing and Strengthening UNESCO Regional Open Science Implementation Mechanisms, contributing to advancing open science across regions.
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Dr. Subhani has been elected as a Director on the FORCE11 Board, bringing his expertise in open science and scholarly communication to this global community.
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Professors from MIT, Indiana University, UFG, and Dr. Subhani came together to share insights on one of the biggest challenges in modern research — the Reproducibility Crisis.
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As part of the Open Culture Platform 2023, Creative Commons invited community votes on applications, and XploreOpen proudly secured its place among the six funded projects.
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Dr. Subhani shared key insights on the future of Open Access and Open Research, highlighting their role in transforming global scholarship.
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In April 2023, Dr. Subhani took the stage at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia, to share insights on the future of Open Access and Open Science.
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Speaking on the nexus between Open Science & Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Subhani shares insights on AI for a Sustainable Future on March 24–25, 2023.
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Join the movement to connect with leaders of the #Open community in Pakistan and beyond — advancing knowledge, culture, and the public-interest commons.
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In December 2022, Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman, official DOAJ Ambassadors, joined the University of Balochistan (UOB) for an impactful session on how to index a journal in DOAJ.
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Professors Alexandre Uehara and Hanna Kim, along with Professor Leonardo Aureliano, hosted a special interview with Professor MI Subhani of ILMA University. The discussion centered on Pakistan- its people, culture, and opportunities. Potential avenues for future academic collaborations were also explored.
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In March 2022, the Telegraph spotlighted Dr. Subhani's talk on the future of Open Access Journals at UBS Conference, highlighting his insights on transparency, global knowledge sharing, and reshaping scholarly publishing for the public good.
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Join an international panel featuring Dr. Subhani as they tackle three major ethical challenges in scholarly publishing: citation leakage, text recycling, and ethical dilemmas in data publishing. Discover how leading organizations are working from within to address these pressing issues!
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Dr. Subhani & Amber join DOAJ as the DOAJ Ambassadors and will represent the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) in Pakistan, while advocating for open access and supporting global scholarly publishing initiatives.
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Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman have secured a Creative Commons–funded project on Open Access to Cultural Heritage in Pakistan. Their study, "Open GLAM Case Study: Cultural Heritage Outlook in Pakistan", focuses on GLAMs in Karachi. The project examines how galleries, libraries, archives, and museums are opening doors to knowledge. It marks a major step for Open Science, Open Culture, and Pakistan's heritage on the global stage.
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Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman, proud members of the Creative Commons Global Network, secured the 2020 CC Global Network Community Activity Fund to lead a pioneering study on awareness and impact of the Creative Commons movement in Pakistan's higher education system.
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Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz Subhani, a leading academic and research strategist, took center stage at the HEC Journals Recognition Meeting 2018, where he shared key insights on enhancing journal quality, global visibility, and recognition standards in Pakistan's scholarly publishing landscape.
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In 2019, Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz Subhani empowered the editorial community of Pakistan by delivering high-impact training at the HEC Editors Training Program, guiding journal editors nationwide on best practices in scholarly publishing and research quality.
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At the ScholarOne User Conference 2015, pioneers in scholarly publishing were honored for advancing research dissemination. Dr. Subhani and Amber Osman of the South Asian Journal of Management Sciences received the ScholarOne Vision Award. They were recognized alongside global leaders including Josh Dahl, Margot Puerta, and Paige Angle. The award celebrates innovations transforming research from print barriers to worldwide accessibility.
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At the ScholarOne Vision Awards 2015, Paige Angle, Director of Client Solutions at Thomson Reuters, proudly introduced Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz Subhani and Amber Osman, Editors of South Asian Journal of Management Sciences (SAJMS), before their award-winning speech. The duo clinched third place in the prestigious global competition, marking a milestone moment for South Asian scholarly publishing.
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