Tag: transformative

Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) –  As societies worldwide undergo a profound shift towards digitalization, the transformative power of technology is reshaping lives and economies. However, numerous African nations find themselves trailing in reaping the benefits of rapid digital advancement to tackle their developmental hurdles. In recent years, agriculture has experienced a significant shift driven by technological advancements. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are revolutionizing farming practices, providing farmers with actionable insights to optimize crop management, boost yields, and mitigate risks. By harnessing drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and AI algorithms, agritech startups enable early ... Read more

saw a 77% increase in downloads of non-OA articles by researchers at DEAL participating institutions since 2019. Commenting, Dagmar Laging, VP Institutional Sales, Europe, Springer Nature, said: “In 2019 we were delighted to sign with Projekt DEAL what was the largest transformative agreement in the world. Not only has it enabled over 28,000 new research articles to be published immediately OA so far, but it has importantly led to German research output being seen and used by more people worldwide. That this agreement is now being extended clearly demonstrates the value of transformative agreements, the benefits they deliver ... Read more