Preprint linking should be managed as a version-aware relationship rather than stored as a static URL. Machine-assisted comparison can identify likely matches, surface material changes, and route uncertainty for review. Human teams still verify identity, preserve context through production, and maintain status after publication so scholarly records remain dependable for readers and machines.
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Springer Nature and African academies launch pan‑African research integrity surveySpringer Nature, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) have introduced the first continent‑wide survey focused on researchers’ experiences with research integrity training and support. The initiative is designed to ensure that African…
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GeoScienceWorld launches GeoSapienᴬᴵ for geoscience researchGeoScienceWorld (GSW) has announced the launch of GeoSapienᴬᴵ, an AI research assistant developed in collaboration with leading geoscience societies to support researchers in searching, understanding, and exploring peer‑reviewed geoscience literature. GeoSapienᴬᴵ is designed specifically for the geoscience community and draws exclusively from GSW’s collection…
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InterPore joins OA Switchboard as publisher participantInterPore, the International Society for Porous Media, has joined OA Switchboard as a publisher participant. The non‑profit scientific organization is dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge in the field of natural and industrial porous media. Its open‑access InterPore Journal provides a platform for research…
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University of Northampton adopts Jisc learning analytics platformThe University of Northampton has selected Jisc’s learning analytics and attendance monitoring service for institution‑wide use, with full rollout scheduled for the start of the 2026/27 academic year. The university is currently piloting the platform and will extend access to all students from September.…
Read more CHEST Journal records 2025 Impact Factor of 10.2The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) has announced that its flagship journal, CHEST®, received a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 10.2. The metric, released annually by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports™, reflects the frequency with which a journal’s published research is cited and its contribution…
Read more ResearchGate and Mohr Siebeck form Journal Home partnership for Economics titlesResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Mohr Siebeck, an independent humanities and social sciences publisher, have announced a new Journal Home partnership to expand readership, authorship, and global visibility for Mohr Siebeck’s leading economics journals. The agreement covers established hybrid journals publishing influential…
Read moreEverything you need to know in the scholarly publishing space, all in one place. Browse our collection of resources featuring articles, whitepapers and presentations relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Our collection of resources covers topics such as Open Access publishing, Research Publishing, peer review and author support for Scholarly communication, and AI-ML/NLP in Scholarly communication.
Diamond Open Access: Global Paradigm Shift in Scholarly Publishing
Diamond Open Access is an innovative model that ensures research outputs are freely accessible without imposing financial burdens on authors and readers. UNESCO assists Member States in formulating Open Access policies, and the Global Summit on Diamond Open Access held in Toluca, Mexico in October 2023 provided a global platform…
Generative AI in Scholarly Publishing – Exploring Opportunities & Addressing Threats
Generative AI is rapidly advancing with models like ChatGPT, LLaMA, and BERT, driven by progress in deep learning, computing power, and extensive datasets. These advancements enable AI to generate increasingly sophisticated and human-like outputs, impacting industries from virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and smart homes. Beyond individual applications, AI is…
Browse our events calendar to plan your attendance at the most relevant events in the scholarly publishing industry. This section contains a collection of seminars, conferences, discussions, webinars, and annual meetings to enable you to be seen at the most relevant events.
The 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 7–11, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as the world's leading international marketplace for content, publishing, and media. Bringing together publishers, authors, literary agents, technology providers, rights professionals, and content innovators from around the globe, the event provides a premier platform…
Read MoreThe STM Dinner & Conference 2026 will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 5–6, 2026, immediately preceding the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year’s theme, Operationalising Trust, will explore how trust in research can be designed, governed, and demonstrated across borders, technologies, and institutions. Discussions will address policy alignment, responsible…
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