AI-assisted research can leave publisher usage reports telling only part of the story. Direct human activity remains meaningful, while machine requests may reflect processing that never matters to the researcher. Publishers increasingly need to interpret both quiet and busy signals without assuming either one fully describes an article’s role in the research task.
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Springer Nature and Cornell University establish three‑year transformative agreementSpringer Nature has entered into a three‑year Transformative Agreement with Cornell University Library, expanding open access (OA) publishing opportunities for the institution’s research community. The agreement provides unlimited OA publishing for articles accepted in Springer Nature hybrid journals and ensures reading access to a…
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Six UK Universities renew JMIR–Jisc open access agreementJMIR Publications has renewed its Flat‑Fee unlimited open access publishing agreement with six UK universities through Jisc. The institutions extending their participation are Newcastle University, the University of Leeds, the University of Manchester, the University of Nottingham, the University of Southampton, and the University…
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NISO releases KBART Phase III Recommended PracticeThe National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a revision to the Knowledge Bases and Related Tools (KBART) Recommended Practice, designated NISO RP‑9‑2026 and commonly referred to as KBART Phase III. Originally introduced in 2010, KBART provides guidance on metadata formatting to support accurate exchange between content…
Read more AMA launches Ethical AI Use in Medicine CME SeriesThe American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced the Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series, a continuing medical education (CME) program designed to help physicians safely, effectively, and ethically integrate augmented and artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice. The series was jointly developed by the…
Read more JSTOR Publisher Collections expands to 36 publishers in 2027Beginning in January 2027, Publisher Collections on JSTOR will expand from 22 to 36 participating publishers, with 14 new presses joining and all 22 renewing their participation from the program’s launch in January 2026. Library participation is also increasing, with institutions in 10 countries involved, ranging from…
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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