AI is entering scholarly publishing through different workflow zones, from author support and triage to integrity, production, metadata, and discovery. The operational issue is whether records can keep pace. Teams need clear evidence of what AI assisted, what humans verified, who remained accountable, and how the next publishing action was actually affected.
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Springer Nature expands open access agreements across Europe and global marketsSpringer Nature’s open access agreements now extend to nearly three quarters of European Union countries, covering 20 of the 27 member states. These agreements allow researchers at participating universities to publish their work openly, increasing visibility and reach. In 2026, agreements were renewed with national consortia in…
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Taylor & Francis eBooks accessible via Palace App at NYU and ColumbiaStudents and faculty at New York University (NYU) and Columbia University now have mobile access to thousands of Taylor & Francis eBooks through the Palace Project app. The initiative makes titles from Routledge and CRC Press available on…
Read more Jisc and EAUC release guidance on AI’s environmental impact in Higher EducationJisc and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) have launched new guidance to help universities and colleges address the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The resource was introduced at the 2026 EAUC annual conference and is designed to support post‑16 education…
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SCOAP3 releases 2026 Open Science Elements evaluation resultsSCOAP3 has released the results of its 2026 Open Science Elements evaluation, marking the second assessment conducted under Phase 4 of the initiative. The annual evaluation measures how participating publishers perform across a range of open science practices, including integration of persistent identifiers such as ORCiD and…
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AMIA appoints Thomas Kannampallil as next Editor-in-Chief of JAMIAThe American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) has announced that Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, will serve as the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), beginning January 1, 2027. The appointment was made by the AMIA Board of Directors. Dr. Kannampallil will…
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 13th PUBMET Conference on Scholarly Communication in the Context of Open Science will focus on Communities in Open Scholarly Communication: Governance, Responsibility, and Shared Infrastructures. Hosted at the University of Zadar, the event will explore how communities shape open science practices, addressing issues of responsibility, ownership, governance, inclusion, and…
Read MoreThe ALPSP Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Manchester from September 9–11, will look beyond scholarly publishing to explore how the community can thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through dynamic plenaries and parallel sessions, the program will deliver practical insights on AI, industry benchmarking, community engagement, global markets, diversity,…
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