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The Quarter Was Good Because the Questions Arrived Too Late

A journal can hit its revenue targets while the integrity cost is still waiting offstage. Then reviewer doubts, appeal trails, re-review, correction work, society concern, and indexing scrutiny arrive together. Growth becomes a delayed charge against margin, trust, and portfolio value. The dashboard has no answer when confidence starts moving elsewhere.

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Latest News

Elsevier Open Access program resumes under National License in 2026

The Elsevier Open Access publishing program resumed on May 20, 2026, with a new pool of 1,084 articles available for publication under the national license. Eligible articles include those accepted for publication in 2026 after the agreement with Elsevier was signed, regardless of submission date. Read more

Wiley expands Mass Spectral Data Registry to over 915,500 reference spectra

Wiley has released the 2026 edition of the Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data, expanding coverage to more than 915,500 validated reference spectra. The registry is one of the world’s largest mass spectral databases, supporting laboratories in identifying unknown chemical compounds and strengthening AI‑assisted…

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Taylor & Francis appoints Sheetal Kamani as Managing Director

Taylor & Francis has announced the appointment of Sheetal Kamani as Managing Director of its Corporate Division, which provides content and services to industry leaders and R&D teams engaged in applied research and innovation. In her new role, Kamani will oversee partnerships with organizations worldwide, focusing on…

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DOAJ announces call for proposals for Open Access Engagement Asia Award

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has announced a call for proposals for the Open Access Engagement Asia Award, designed to support initiatives that raise awareness of open access publishing, DOAJ, and quality standards for ethical scholarly publishing across Asia. Open access enables free and unrestricted…

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JADA Foundational Science indexed in PubMed Central

JADA Foundational Science (JADA FS), the open access journal of the American Dental Association (ADA), has been indexed in PubMed Central, the free full‑text archive of biomedical and life sciences literature maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the…

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RESOURCES

Everything 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.

Articles

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…

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White Papers

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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EVENTS

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.

ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards 2026 - 9 Sep 2026

The 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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12th ACSE Annual Conference - 15 Aug 2026

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,…

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