Access to the journal Physical Review Applied will change on August 1, requiring users to authenticate through their institutional credentials instead of relying on existing APS Journal Account logins. The American Physical Society is implementing this change to streamline access for readers affiliated with U.S. public and high school institutions, utilizing both Shibboleth/OpenAthens and direct institutional username/password verification. After this date, APS member subscribers will no longer be able to use their current APS Journal Account credentials for access. This move indicates a content authorization approach beyond APS membership, ensuring broader institutional access to published research.
Beginning August 1, readers with subscriptions through the American Physical Society will experience a change in how they access Physical Review Applied, transitioning from APS Journal Account credentials to direct member logins. This change reflects an evolving authorization system designed to refine access protocols beyond subscription status; the journal supports both Shibboleth/OpenAthens institutional logins and direct username/password authentication. Access is being facilitated for users affiliated with U.S. public or high school institutions, extending the reach of physics research to educational sectors. Physical Review Applied is a trademark of the American Physical Society, registered in the United States, and the organization provides detailed registration information online. This authentication strategy underscores a commitment to both security and broad accessibility for a diverse readership, ensuring continued delivery of peer-reviewed physics content.
Beyond APS membership, the journal utilizes both Shibboleth/OpenAthens and direct institutional username/password logins, demonstrating a layered approach to verifying authorized access. The American Physical Society is facilitating access for users affiliated with U.S. public or high school institutions, extending the reach of its published research. Information regarding registration details is publicly available, providing transparency around the ownership and protection of these intellectual properties. These measures ensure the continued integrity and controlled distribution of research published by the society, and the American Physical Society maintains strict control over its trademarks, with registration information available on the society’s website, safeguarding its brand identity and published works.
