Editorial workflows in scholarly publishing are still largely organized around individual journals, yet many forces shaping modern publishing operate across entire portfolios. Reviewer allocation, submission cascades, citation concentration, and rising manuscript volumes often reveal patterns that remain invisible at the level of a single title. Portfolio-scale content operations are emerging as a critical capability that enables publishers to monitor and manage these dynamics collectively. Greater visibility across submission ecosystems supports smarter reviewer distribution, coordinated manuscript transfers, and improved editorial throughput. By connecting operational data across journals, publishers can identify bottlenecks, optimize processing workflows, and better manage the economics of high-volume publishing while maintaining editorial quality and author experience across their portfolios.
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Wiley releases 2026 Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs databaseWiley has announced the 2026 release of Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs, GC-MS spectral database used by forensic laboratories worldwide for rapid identification of illicit substances. The company stated that the landscape of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) continues to evolve, with increasing numbers of…
Read more Sage and JULAC sign open access agreement to expand publishing opportunities for Hong Kong researchersSage and the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) have announced a new open access (OA) publishing agreement intended to expand accessibility of research produced in Hong Kong. The organizations stated that the agreement is designed to increase the visibility and impact of work…
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Emerald Publishing and PRME partner to launch two new journals on Responsible Management and AIEmerald Publishing has announced a strategic collaboration with the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact that promotes the integration of ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility into business and management education. Under the collaboration, Emerald Publishing will launch two PRME…
Read more SCOAP3 opens submissions for 2026 open access books program in high-energy PhysicsSCOAP3 has opened submissions for the 2026 SCOAP3 Books Program, inviting publishers to apply for open access funding for books in high-energy physics. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with each book entered separately through the program’s application form. Eligible titles must…
Read more JSTOR achieves 100% ASPIRE Gold rating for accessibility statement in 2026 reviewJSTOR has retained a 100% ASPIRE Gold rating following a February 2026 review of the platform’s accessibility statement and related communications. The ASPIRE verification service evaluates accessibility statements across the publishing industry, assessing clarity, completeness, transparency, and usefulness for users seeking…
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ResearchGate and ASABE announce Journal Home partnershipResearchGate and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) have announced a Journal Home partnership covering the society’s full journal portfolio. The agreement includes all ASABE journals across agriculture and biology disciplines, encompassing both subscription and hybrid titles. The…
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MDPI appoints Yomna Badawi as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Brain SciencesMDPI has appointed Dr. Yomna Badawi as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the open access journal Brain Sciences, supporting editorial leadership alongside Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Stephen D. Meriney. The appointment is intended to strengthen editorial operations and support the journal’s continued development within the field of neuroscience and related…
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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