AI-assisted research can leave publisher usage reports telling only part of the story. Direct human activity remains meaningful, while machine requests may reflect processing that never matters to the researcher. Publishers increasingly need to interpret both quiet and busy signals without assuming either one fully describes an article’s role in the research task.
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When a manuscript is declined by one journal and transferred to another within the same portfolio, the author often accepts the recommendation. But the real test begins on the receiving editor's desk: does the paper advance to peer review? For a transfer team, that progression represents genuine success—far more than…
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ClinicalKey expands access to Ask AI across U.S. hospitalsElsevier has introduced “Ask AI,” a generative AI feature integrated into ClinicalKey, its clinical decision support platform. The feature is being made available to more than 1,500 hospital sites across the United States beginning in September. Ask AI enables clinicians to…
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Illinois State authors save $1 million through Milner Library open access agreementsMilner Library at Illinois State University launched its Open Access Publishing Support program in 2022, enabling faculty and student authors to publish their work open access at no personal cost in select journals through library-negotiated agreements. Since its introduction, the program has supported more…
Read more HathiTrust secures Mellon grant for AI access to digital booksHathiTrust has received a $5 million, five‑year grant from the Mellon Foundation to develop AI‑enabled services that expand access to its collection of 19 million digitized volumes. The initiative, titled Transparent Books: AI Infrastructure for Discovery and the Public Interest, is designed to…
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The Plant Journal transitions to Gold Open AccessThe Plant Journal has transitioned to Gold Open Access, making all newly accepted articles freely available to readers worldwide. From this point forward, accepted submissions will be published open access, removing subscription barriers and allowing broader dissemination of plant science research. The move is intended to increase…
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JMIR Cardio appoints Sebastian Spethmann as Editor in ChiefJMIR Publications has announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Spethmann as the new editor in chief of JMIR Cardio. Dr. Spethmann, serves as deputy director of the Department of Cardiology, Angiology, and Intensive Care Medicine at Campus Mitte, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.…
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…
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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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