Academic research has traditionally depended on a fragmented landscape of tools for discovery, writing, collaboration, validation, and publication preparation. This model is increasingly under strain as AI becomes embedded in everyday research work. AI systems require continuity, structured context, and consistent oversight, all of which are difficult to sustain when research processes are spread across disconnected platforms. As a result, a shift is underway toward research workflows being designed as integrated platforms rather than collections of standalone applications. These workflow platforms bring key research activities into unified environments, enabling AI to operate more effectively across the research lifecycle. Integrated workflows also support validation and integrity checks throughout the process, creating stronger foundations for responsible AI use. The growing importance of governance, transparency, and alignment with scholarly standards is central as workflow platforms become core infrastructure in the research ecosystem. The future will be shaped less by isolated AI features and more by trusted, end-to-end systems that embed them.
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ResearchGate expands Journal Home partnership with Taylor & Francis to 800 journalsResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Taylor & Francis have announced an additional two-year expansion of their strategic Journal Home partnership. Under the renewed agreement, Journal Home now covers 800 journals across the Taylor & Francis portfolio. The updated partnership…
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Canadian Science Publishing signs open access publishing agreement with Sveriges LantbruksuniversitetCanadian Science Publishing (CSP) and Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) have entered into a new open access publishing agreement. The agreement provides SLU authors with unlimited open access publishing in select CSP journals. SLU authors also receive access to the CSP portfolio. The agreement is effective from January 1,…
Read more JMIR Publications launches peer review rewards programJMIR Publications has introduced the new Karma Reviewer Rewards Program, describing it as a merit-based system designed to recognize high-quality peer review. The announcement states that peer reviewers provide critical expertise required to support the integrity of scientific discovery. The Karma Reviewer Rewards Program…
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IReL members expand support for Diamond open access publishing in 2026Since 2025, the Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) has been promoting and coordinating member support for Diamond open access (OA) publishing, a model described as open access without barriers to participation. Under Diamond OA, content is made freely available for anyone to read or reuse, while authors anywhere…
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DynaMedex named 2026 Best in KLAS for clinical decision supportDynaMedex, an integrated clinical decision support solution from EBSCO Information Services and Micromedex by Merative, has been recognized in the KLAS 2026 Software and Services Report as the top-performing solution for clinical decision support in point-of-care disease reference. EBSCO Information Services stated that this…
Read more CHEST Critical Care indexed in Web of Science ESCIThe American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announced that CHEST Critical Care has been accepted for inclusion in the Web of Science Core Collection through the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). CHEST stated that indexing in Web of Science represents a milestone for the…
Read more ASM appoints Xiaonan Lu as inaugural Editor-in-Chief of ASM Food MicrobiologyThe American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has appointed Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D., as the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of ASM Food Microbiology, a new open-access journal focused on research at the intersection of microbiology, biotechnology, public health, and agricultural science. ASM stated that the journal is being…
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 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,…
Read MoreThe UKSG 49th Annual Conference, taking place March 30 – April 1, 2026, will gather librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants, and intermediaries from around the world for one of the leading events in scholarly communications. The program will focus on critical themes such as Open Access publishing, metadata interoperability, digital…
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