Machine use is exposing what traditional access licensing was never built to govern. As articles move through XML feeds, APIs, TDM systems, discovery layers, research intelligence platforms, and workflow tools, publishers need clearer permissions before content is mined, retained, transformed, integrated, queried, or reused downstream in ways they cannot easily govern.
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Scholarly publishers have built mature commercial models around access: packages, renewals, entitlements, usage reporting, society support, version-of-record stewardship, and journal integrity. The harder, newer question is how to price and govern the intelligence derived from licensed content. That question now sits close to the commercial center of journal publishing. The…
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Taylor & Francis reports progress on sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishingTaylor & Francis has released its first sustainable impact report, Publishing with Purpose, outlining progress in sustainability, equity, and accessibility across its publishing operations. The report highlights reductions in environmental impact, initiatives to expand access to knowledge, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable…
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Frontiers study highlights detection gaps in papermill screening and need for multilayered defensesA new study from Frontiers highlights the challenges of detecting papermill activity in scholarly publishing and emphasizes the need for a multilayered defense to safeguard research integrity. The study examined how artificial intelligence (AI) tools and human expertise can work together to identify fraudulent submissions. Frontiers analyzed…
Read more Preprints.org marks 10 years of advancing open research with MDPIPreprints.org has reached its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the first article was posted on the platform. Over the past ten years, the server has become a widely used hub for early‑stage research, enabling scientists worldwide to share discoveries, access knowledge freely, and engage across disciplines.…
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Cureus outlines research integrity framework for ethical medical publishingCureus has introduced a new Research Integrity page that details the journal’s approach to maintaining ethical standards in medical publishing. The initiative emphasizes transparency, independent peer review, and responsible editorial oversight as essential components of trustworthy scientific communication. As global research output continues to expand, Cureus noted…
Read more ISN appoints Jai Radhakrishnan as Editor‑in‑Chief of Kidney InternationalThe International Society of Nephrology (ISN) has announced the appointment of Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, as the next Editor‑in‑Chief of Kidney International (KI), its flagship journal. His term will begin on January 1, 2027, following the tenure of Pierre Ronco, MD, PhD, who will retire…
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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