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AI Integrity Screening Needs Clear Escalation Rules

AI-assisted integrity screening can help publishers identify concerns earlier, reduce manual checking, and handle signals more consistently. But a flag is not a finding; it creates a handoff. Clear escalation rules are needed for review, author communication, documentation, production holds, and specialist involvement, so AI strengthens editorial judgment without replacing it.

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Knowledgespeak Editorial – AI Is Moving Through Publishing Workflows Faster Than the Record Can Follow

AI is not entering scholarly publishing by one route. In 2026, publishers are applying it unevenly across author support, language assistance, submission checks, editorial triage, peer-review administration, research integrity assessment, production quality control, metadata work, content discovery, platform functions, and portfolio reporting. That unevenness is expected. Journal portfolios differ by…

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Wiley and IQVIA report explores AI opportunities and challenges in healthcare value chain

Wiley and IQVIA have published Scientific Discovery & AI: The Science-to-Patient Journey, a cross-sector intelligence report based on discussions among more than 25 senior leaders from pharmaceutical research, academic medicine, health systems, technology companies, publishing, and learned societies. The report draws…

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Taylor & Francis introduces Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) to veterinary research

Taylor & Francis has published the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in veterinary science, marking a step toward making animal health research more accessible to professionals and non-specialists. PLSPs are open access, peer-reviewed summaries of research articles, authored by at least one contributor from the…

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STM issues statement on proposed OMB revisions to federal research funding rules

STM has expressed strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, warning that the changes could undermine the independent and rigorous system that supports American science. According to STM, the United States has…

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment joins global coalition for responsible AI development

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), a new international coalition focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in ways that benefit society. The first group of signatories includes organizations…

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University Libraries highlight essential role in AI age

Universities are facing a pivotal moment as they adapt to rapid changes brought on by artificial intelligence. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) AI Task Force recently released a report outlining what is needed to prepare students and researchers for the “age of AI,” emphasizing principles of…

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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.

PUBMET2026 - 9 Sep 2026

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…

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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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