Article Processing Charges (APCs) have historically influenced submission behavior, but this effect is weakening as AI reduces the effort required to prepare manuscripts. More submissions now arrive in a review-ready state, increasing the burden on editorial triage and peer review. AI is enabling editorial systems to manage this shift by improving prioritization, reviewer matching, and decision consistency. As submission volumes grow, the central challenge is sustaining high-quality editorial judgment at scale, with AI providing the means to support that transition.
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Springer Nature launches Nature Mechanical Engineering and Nature Reviews ComputingSpringer Nature has announced the addition of two new journals to the Nature Portfolio: Nature Mechanical Engineering and Nature Reviews Computing. The expansion underscores the publisher’s commitment to supporting emerging research communities and strengthening collaboration across disciplines that address global challenges. Nature Mechanical Engineering…
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IOP Publishing and TÜBİTAK sign open access agreement covering 200+ Institutions across TurkeyIOP Publishing (IOPP) has entered into a nationwide open access agreement with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey’s (TÜBİTAK) National Academic Network and Information Center (ULAKBİM). The three‑year ‘read and publish’ arrangement is IOPP’s first national‑level agreement in Turkey. It grants researchers across all 236…
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Frontiers launches AI guidance for researchers, editors, and reviewers in scholarly publishingFrontiers has introduced a first‑of‑its‑kind AI guidance framework that spans the entire publication lifecycle, offering practical routes for responsible AI adoption by researchers, editors, and peer reviewers. Moving beyond simple “allowed / not allowed” rules, the framework emphasizes structured, transparent governance and calls for…
Read more ResearchGate and OUP announce Journal Home partnership to enhance global research visibilityResearchGate and Oxford University Press (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford, have announced a new Journal Home agreement designed to advance excellence in research, scholarship, and education by engaging researchers worldwide. Under the agreement, an initial twenty OUP journals across diverse disciplines…
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 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,…
Read MoreThe 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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