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AI Disclosure, Author Friction, and the Economics of Publishing

AI disclosure directly intersects with the economics of the author journey. Publishers must capture meaningful details regarding substantive AI usage without introducing friction that yields minimal editorial value. Tracking disclosure rates in isolation can be misleading when policies vary widely and increased compliance does not necessarily lead to more informed editorial decisions.

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Latest News

Springer Nature appoints Patric Somlo as Chief Financial Officer

Springer Nature has announced the appointment of Patric Somlo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective November 1, 2026. Somlo joins from Lonza Group AG, a publicly listed global provider of development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies,…

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Cashmere and IOP Publishing partner to expand AI access to physical sciences research

Cashmere and IOP Publishing (IOPP) have announced a partnership to make IOPP’s portfolio of book and journal research accessible through authorized AI applications. The agreement enables licensed use of content for inference purposes while preventing exposure to unauthorized large language model training. As AI…

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Clarivate Pulse of the Library 2026 highlights global AI adoption trends

Clarivate Plc has released the Pulse of the Library 2026 report, its third annual global survey examining how libraries are responding to technological change, including artificial intelligence, shifting priorities, and increasing demands on staff and resources. The findings show that Mainland China recorded the…

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Kudos launches Phase II of Taming the Crocodile to advance AI discoverability standards

Kudos has announced the launch of Phase II of Taming the Crocodile, an industry initiative aimed at ensuring scholarly and scientific content remains discoverable as artificial intelligence increasingly mediates information access. EBSCOHost has joined as a headline sponsor, alongside Wiley, Emerald Publishing, Springer Nature,…

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FCT renews support for European Diamond Capacity Hub

The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) has announced renewed financial support from the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing Diamond Open Access publishing across Europe. This funding builds on FCT’s previous support and strengthens collaboration with Portugal’s National Diamond…

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MIT Press opens 2027 funding cycle for Direct to Open

The MIT Press has announced the opening of its 2027 funding cycle for Direct to Open (D2O), following the completion of the 2026 program. The initiative invites libraries worldwide to support its diamond open access model, which provides scholarly books freely to readers. In…

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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.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 - 7 Oct 2026

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…

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STM Dinner & Conference 2026 - 5 Oct 2026

The 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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