AI is entering scholarly publishing through different workflow zones, from author support and triage to integrity, production, metadata, and discovery. The operational issue is whether records can keep pace. Teams need clear evidence of what AI assisted, what humans verified, who remained accountable, and how the next publishing action was actually affected.
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American Physical Society updates AI Policy for APS journalsThe American Physical Society (APS) has announced an updated policy on the use of AI tools in the preparation and peer review of research articles submitted to its journals. The revised guidelines expand the scope of permissible AI use while reinforcing the Society’s commitment…
Read more ACM to Publish Theory and Practice of Logic ProgrammingThe Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Association for Logic Programming (ALP) have entered into a long-term publishing agreement for ALP’s official journal, Theory and Practice of Logic Programming (TPLP). Beginning January 1, 2027, ACM will assume responsibility for publishing the journal, with…
Read more APL Energy and APL Machine Learning achieve first journal impact factorsAIP Publishing has marked a significant milestone with two of its newest open access journals, APL Energy and APL Machine Learning, each receiving their inaugural Journal Impact Factor™ (JIF™) in the 2025 edition of Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports™. APL Energy debuted…
Read more NoveList introduces Readers’ Advisory Competencies frameworkNoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services and a recognized leader in readers’ advisory, has introduced the Readers’ Advisory Competencies, a new framework designed to help libraries strengthen advisory expertise and enhance reader engagement. Developed in collaboration with public Read more
EIFL and European Respiratory Society renew Read & Publish agreementEIFL has renewed its read and publish agreement with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), extending benefits to libraries and authors in 36 partner countries until 2029. Under the renewed terms, from January 2027 to December 2029, participating institutions will enjoy free and discounted access…
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ResearchGate and International Institute of Anticancer Research expand Journal Home partnership with Community Engagement Upgrade (CEU)ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and the International Institute of Anticancer Research (IIAR) have announced an expansion of their Journal Home partnership through the activation of the Community Engagement Upgrade (CEU) across all four of IIAR’s journals. The move marks…
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 13th PUBMET Conference on Scholarly Communication in the Context of Open Science will focus on Communities in Open Scholarly Communication: Governance, Responsibility, and Shared Infrastructures. Hosted at the University of Zadar, the event will explore how communities shape open science practices, addressing issues of responsibility, ownership, governance, inclusion, and…
Read MoreThe ALPSP Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Manchester from September 9–11, will look beyond scholarly publishing to explore how the community can thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through dynamic plenaries and parallel sessions, the program will deliver practical insights on AI, industry benchmarking, community engagement, global markets, diversity,…
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