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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ASME partners with Wiley to expand global reach and ensure publishing program sustainabilityThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced a new agreement with Wiley to manage a significant portion of its publishing operations. Under the arrangement, Wiley will oversee sales and marketing for ASME journals, conference proceedings, and the associated digital collection. ASME will…
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Taylor & Francis Summit calls for stronger Research Integrity practices in IndiaA multi-stakeholder Research Integrity Summit hosted by Taylor & Francis at the India International Centre in New Delhi highlighted the urgent need for enhanced ethical practices in Indian research. Senior representatives from leading research organizations, government bodies, and academia gathered to discuss ways to…
Read more Takeda & Nature announce 2026 Innovators in Science Award winnerTakeda and Nature have named Dr. Myriam Chalabi, M.D., Ph.D., of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, as the grand prize winner of the 2026 Innovators in Science Award. The announcement was made at a gala event in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 9, where leaders from…
Read more AAAS expands DataSeer partnership to automate research reporting for Science journalsThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), publisher of the Science family of journals, has announced an extension of its partnership with DataSeer to pilot AI-supported workflows aimed at improving research reporting and editorial efficiency. The six-month initiative will test how DataSeer’s…
Read more ICESCO and Cambridge sign MoU to advance green education and digital transformationThe Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) and Cambridge University Press & Assessment have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their collaboration in supporting governments facing urgent challenges such as climate change, emergencies, and digital transformation in education. The agreement…
Read more IGI Global Scientific Publishing and the University of Rhode Island establish open access partnershipIGI Global Scientific Publishing has entered into an Open Access Agreement with the University of Rhode Island (URI). Under the terms of this new partnership, URI faculty members are eligible for a 5% discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs) when publishing their work through…
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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