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The Quarter Was Good Because the Questions Arrived Too Late

A journal can hit its revenue targets while the integrity cost is still waiting offstage. Then reviewer doubts, appeal trails, re-review, correction work, society concern, and indexing scrutiny arrive together. Growth becomes a delayed charge against margin, trust, and portfolio value. The dashboard has no answer when confidence starts moving elsewhere.

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Knowledgespeak Editorial – The Quarter Was Good Because the Questions Arrived Too Late

A journal can have a strong quarter because the dangerous questions have not arrived yet. Submissions are ahead. Decisions are moving. APC revenue is holding. Special issues are adding output. A society partner sees reach. A partner journal is beginning to justify the attention it required. In the portfolio pack,…

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EBSCO expands CINAHL Ultimate with instructional videos for Nursing Education

EBSCO Information Services has expanded the instructional video collection available in CINAHL Ultimate, adding 186 new videos to support nursing education. The database now includes more than 300 instructional videos designed to help nursing students and professionals strengthen clinical skills, understand procedures, and prepare…

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Cell Press Multi‑Journal Submission marks five years of author‑focused publishing

Cell Press introduced Multi‑Journal Submission (MJS) in 2021 to simplify the publishing process by allowing authors to submit a single manuscript for consideration across multiple journals. Five years later, the system has become a widely adopted pathway for publication, supporting researchers in life, medical, physical, and applied…

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Rockefeller University Press collaborates with Cadmore Media to embed video in research articles

Cadmore Media has partnered with Rockefeller University Press (RUP) to integrate video directly into research articles. The collaboration is intended to ensure that video content is embedded within the scientific record, making it more accessible and easier to understand. RUP publishes a substantial collection…

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Jisc launches sector survey to inform future FE digital content service

Jisc has launched a new sector survey to help shape the future of its digital content service, including the e‑books for FE program. The initiative seeks input from further education (FE) practitioners to ensure that future licensing agreements and content offerings provide value, improve affordability, and support…

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Old Dominion University adopts OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services for library operations

Old Dominion University (ODU) has selected OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its new library services platform following a comprehensive review of its systems. The decision is intended to streamline operations and expand access to global research resources for students and faculty. ODU, a…

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RESOURCES

Everything 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.

Articles

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…

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White Papers

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…

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EVENTS

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.

ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards 2026 - 9 Sep 2026

The 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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12th ACSE Annual Conference - 15 Aug 2026

The 12th ACSE Annual Conference convenes editors, publishers, policymakers, technologists, librarians, and institutional leaders to address the pressing theme of 'Rebuilding Trust in Scholarly Publishing'. As confidence in editorial systems, peer review, publishing practices, and research evaluation faces increasing challenges, the conference provides a collaborative forum to explore responsible practices,…

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