As AI becomes a routine first layer of discovery, metadata must carry an article’s identity, status, provenance, relationships, attribution, and rights across multiple systems. Publishers may need portable records that remain attached to articles and their components, preserving scholarly authority, commercial visibility, and permitted use throughout every AI-mediated handoff.
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Norway renews nationwide use of Wolters Kluwer Health’s clinical decision support toolWolters Kluwer Health has announced that Norway’s health system has extended its use of the UpToDate Enterprise Edition across more than 50 public hospitals, covering 11,000 beds in over 20 trusts. This renewal continues a 15‑year collaboration with Helsebiblioteket, now part…
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WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life supporting global access to scientific knowledgeThe World Health Organization (WHO) has marked the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public‑private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals, and policy‑makers in low‑ and middle‑income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. Since its establishment in 2001 as a three‑year…
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PLS consults on Workplace AI permissions in CLA Education licensesPublishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has opened a consultation seeking publisher feedback on the introduction of Workplace AI rights into CLA Education and Higher Education licenses. The proposed permissions would allow staff and students to use licensed content with generative AI tools to support teaching, learning, research, and…
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IGI Global Scientific Publishing introduces AI Assistant Research Tool for research discoveryIGI Global Scientific Publishing has launched an AI Assistant Research Tool, now available through its e‑Book Collection. The tool is designed for academic libraries and their patrons, enabling users to search, refine topics, and build research pathways within a scholarly platform while allowing librarians to retain control…
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Immunology in Medicine joins Pensoft’s open‑access journal portfolioThe Bulgarian Association of Clinical Immunology announced that its official journal has transitioned to Pensoft’s open access publishing ARPHA platform under the title Immunology in Medicine. The move provides the journal with a refreshed design and streamlined publishing…
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ResearchGate and Science China Press form Journal Home partnershipResearchGate and Science China Press have announced a new Journal Home partnership aimed at increasing the international visibility and engagement of Science China Press journals, including its Chinese‑language titles. Through Journal Home, articles from participating journals will be delivered directly to ResearchGate’s global community…
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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