October 21-27 will be International Open Access Week 2024. Worldwide, people and organizations dedicated to pursuing “Open Access” as a part of the Open Science agenda will celebrate open access and hold activities.

Earlier this month we introduced seven new SciTech books authored by HKUST researchers. In this post, we feature the twelve new books in the fields of business, humanities and social sciences.

In recent years, the number of retracted journal articles has been on the rise. A study published by Nature in 2023 revealed that more than 10,000 research papers were retracted that year—a record high1.

From August 2023 to July 2024, scholars from HKUST have published a total of 19 books, as indicated in our Institutional Repository.

Knowing course prerequisite is important for students to plan their study path. With a clear visual representation, navigating course pathways becomes easier, allowing students to plan their academic journey more effectively.