Zero-click discovery offers scholarly publishers new opportunities to monetize research used within external AI services. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires refinements to content preparation, access controls, and correction workflows. Publishers should evaluate collections against recurring customer tasks, clarify applicable licensing rights, and establish revenue streams that cover scientific validation, delivery, and continuous maintenance.
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Conexiant and Elsevier sign licensing agreement for The Lancet: Research in ContextConexiant and Elsevier have announced a licensing agreement designating Conexiant as a commercial licensing partner for The Lancet: Research in Context, a digital initiative intended to expand the reach of research published in Lancet journals among healthcare professionals and life sciences audiences. The program launched last…
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APUC names Taylor & Francis first-ranked supplier for eBooks and eTextbooksTaylor & Francis has been ranked as the top supplier of eBooks and eTextbooks for Scottish universities and colleges under the Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC) framework LIB1024 AP, Lot 5: E-Books and E-Textbooks (Title by Title & Collections). The ranking allows individual Scottish…
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MDPI and CARLC extend open access publishing partnership through 2027MDPI, an Open Access (OA) publisher, and the Croatian Academic and Research Libraries Consortium (CARLC) have renewed their partnership, extending the agreement through the end of 2027. More than 70 institutions across Croatia will continue to receive benefits under MDPI's Institutional Open Access Program…
Read more Society for Scholarly Publishing opens entries for 2027 EPIC AwardsThe Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has opened submissions for the 2027 EPIC Awards (Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, and Communications), which recognize contributions to scholarly publishing and research communication. The 2026 EPIC Awards received nearly 100 entries, from which judges selected 40 winners across publishing,…
Read more Publishers Association seeks suspension of Oak’s Aila AI tool over copyright concernsThe Publishers Association has called on Oak National Academy to suspend its AI-powered lesson assistant, Aila, following an acknowledgment that publishers' content was used in the tool's development without permission. In response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, Oak National Academy acknowledged that educational resources supplied by…
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.
STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2026, taking place on December 8–9, 2026, at BMA House, London, will bring together publishers, researchers, innovators, funders, and other scholarly communications professionals to explore advancements in trusted research, innovation, and research integrity. The first day, Innovation Day, will focus on emerging technologies, practical solutions,…
Read MoreThe webinar will examine the latest developments in AI and copyright affecting scholarly and academic publishing in China, Australia, and Malaysia. Speakers will discuss regulatory changes, AI-related litigation, copyright protection, and publishers’ efforts to influence policy, offering regional comparisons and insights into the evolving challenges facing copyright owners across the…
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