While AI accelerates manuscript processing, it fundamentally alters demands on editors and reviewers. Publishers must assess these shifting workloads before committing to expanded publication goals. Tracking effort across the full lifecycle of a manuscript—including revisions and complex inquiries—reveals where AI expands editorial capacity and where human expertise remains indispensable.
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Springer Nature and University of Texas System sign four‑year transformative agreementSpringer Nature has entered into a four‑year transformative agreement with the University of Texas System, expanding opportunities for affiliated researchers to publish open access in the Springer Nature hybrid portfolio. The agreement also provides University of Texas System researchers with access to subscription content…
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McGraw Hill acquires TeachFX to strengthen AI‑driven instructional coachingMcGraw Hill has announced the acquisition of TeachFX, an AI‑native instructional coaching platform designed to support educators and enhance classroom practice. The acquisition expands McGraw Hill’s professional learning capabilities and provides schools and districts with new tools to strengthen curriculum implementation and improve classroom…
Read more Cashmere and De Gruyter Brill partner to license academic content for AI platformsCashmere has announced a partnership with De Gruyter Brill to make the publisher’s English‑language catalogue of books and journals available to AI platforms for inference use cases. The agreement enables De Gruyter Brill to license its content through Cashmere’s secure infrastructure, ensuring that material…
Read more NLM launches SPARK competitions to advance AI‑powered biomedical discoveryThe National Library of Medicine (NLM) has announced the launch of the Semantic Precision for AI Retrieval of Knowledge (SPARK) Challenges, a set of prize competitions totaling $500,000. The initiative is designed to advance AI‑enabled biomedical literature search and data discovery in support of…
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Journal of Neurorestoratology transitions to SciOpen publishing platformThe Journal of Neurorestoratology (JNR) has announced its official transition to SciOpen, the independent digital publishing platform developed by Tsinghua University Press. The move marks a new stage in the journal’s development and reflects a shift toward a more autonomous and globally connected publishing…
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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