A machine layer is moving to the front of the scholarly workflow, shaping what is searched, ranked, extracted, summarized, rights-checked, mined, and interpreted before many readers reach the page. For publishers, the danger is not sudden journal irrelevance; it is trust, rights, and structure failing to travel where research value is captured.
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Scholarly publishing has never treated use as a loose concept. The article of record carries obligations behind every platform display, license agreement, archive deposit, metadata feed, and usage report. It reflects editorial independence, author rights, society commitments, funder requirements, preservation duties, library expectations, and the commercial realities of journal publishing.…
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Synchrocare and Elsevier extend collaboration on clinical education for medical device distributionSynchrocare has continued its partnership with Elsevier for more than three years to strengthen clinical expertise among its consultants. The company’s operating model emphasizes clinical knowledge, structured training, and professional engagement with healthcare providers. Through the collaboration, Synchrocare’s sales consultants have ongoing access to…
Read more EBSCO Information Services appoints Allen Powell as CEOEBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has appointed Allen Powell as Chief Executive Officer. Powell brings extensive experience across the organization, along with a strong understanding of its customers, products, and long‑term strategy. Powell has held senior leadership roles at EBSCO for more than three decades.…
Read more APS Open Science publishes first papersThe American Physical Society (APS) has announced the publication of the first papers in its new open access journal, APS Open Science. Ten studies by authors from multiple countries mark the journal’s launch, covering topics such as the geometry of 3D soliton knots, hybrid…
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ResearchGate and De Gruyter Brill expand Journal Home partnership to 100 JournalsResearchGate and De Gruyter Brill have announced an expansion of their Journal Home partnership to cover 100 journals across the publisher’s combined portfolio, including open access, subscription, and hybrid titles. The agreement also extends the Open Access Agreement Upgrade (OAAU) to all participating journals…
Read more Mississippi State University and UNLV to join Association of Research Libraries (ARL)The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has voted at its Spring 2026 meeting to invite the libraries of Mississippi State University (MSU) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to join the organization, effective July 1, 2026. Maggie Farrell, dean…
Read more ASHA Journals joins GetFTR to enhance access to communication sciences researchASHA Journals has joined Get Full Text Research (GetFTR), expanding the network of publishers working to connect research discovery directly to trusted full text. Through the partnership, researchers and practitioners will be able to access ASHA Journal content more easily via a range of…
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JMIR Publications appoints Rachele Hendricks‑Sturrup as Lead EditorJMIR Publications has appointed Rachele Hendricks‑Sturrup, DHSc, MSc, MA, FACTS, as the new lead editor of the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). In this role, she will provide strategic leadership grounded in scientific expertise, working with a diverse editorial board, the editor‑in‑chief, and…
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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