AI is creating an aftermarket for scholarly content as agents act on figures, methods, citations, datasets, metadata and usage signals beyond the article page. This can improve discovery, assessment, integrity checking and reuse. The publishing test is whether provenance, rights, versioning, correction status, context and accountability remain attached to each reusable scholarly unit.
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Choice and Wiley release report on transformative agreements in academic librariesChoice has published Transformative Agreements, Open Access and Research Impact, the latest in its series of research reports addressing issues of importance to the academic library community. Produced in collaboration with Wiley, the survey examines how academic libraries in the United States are navigating…
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Clarivate publishes 2026 G20 research and innovation scorecardClarivate Plc has released its annual G20 research and innovation scorecard, prepared by analysts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). The interactive scorecard provides a data‑driven overview of the research and innovation performance of G20 member nations, covering research output,…
Read more MIT Press introduces NeuroNexus, journal on intelligence researchThe MIT Press has announced the launch of NeuroNexus, a new interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the science of human and machine intelligence. The journal aims to integrate research across psychology, neuroscience, and engineering, while also emphasizing real‑world applications and societal implications. NeuroNexus will publish original research,…
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Coalition Publica, OCUL, and University of Toronto Libraries formalize collaboration on scholarly infrastructureCoalition Publica — a partnership between the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) and Érudit — along with the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and the University of Toronto Libraries, acting as the service provider for Scholars Portal, have…
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EIFL renews agreement with Royal Society Publishing for journal access and waived APCsEIFL has renewed its agreement with Royal Society Publishing for another three years, extending through December 2029. The agreement provides EIFL partner countries with free or discounted access to eight high‑impact journals in the physical and biological sciences, along with waived Article Processing Charges…
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 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 7–11, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as the world's leading international marketplace for content, publishing, and media. Bringing together publishers, authors, literary agents, technology providers, rights professionals, and content innovators from around the globe, the event provides a premier platform…
Read MoreThe STM Dinner & Conference 2026 will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 5–6, 2026, immediately preceding the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year’s theme, Operationalising Trust, will explore how trust in research can be designed, governed, and demonstrated across borders, technologies, and institutions. Discussions will address policy alignment, responsible…
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