Journal publishing needs capacity without quiet quality leakage. AI can help only when disclosure becomes usable provenance, integrity checks move upstream, reviewer judgment stays protected, and production controls strengthen the article of record. The real test is whether higher throughput gives editors clearer evidence, not merely faster movement through a strained workflow.
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AI is moving closer to the beginning of research. For a growing share of researchers, especially those early in their careers, an AI interface is becoming a routine first layer of discovery. Publishers may still provide the article, but its first interpretation may occur in a general-purpose system that does…
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University of Virginia partners with Elsevier to provide LeapSpace AI workspaceThe University of Virginia (UVA) has entered into an agreement to provide its research community with access to LeapSpace™, Elsevier’s AI‑driven research workspace. The platform is designed to support multiple stages of the research process, including discovery, evidence evaluation, and critical…
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Taylor & Francis highlights evidence on reforming doctor training to reduce prescribing errorsA policy briefing presented during Sense about Science’s Evidence Week highlighted research showing that structured, video‑enhanced feedback in medical education can significantly reduce prescribing errors among newly qualified doctors. The intervention, developed through research published in Medical Teacher, was found to halve prescribing mistakes…
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Frontiers FAIR² Data Management recognized with 2026 CODiE Award for AI Data and AnalyticsFrontiers announced that FAIR² Data Management, developed through its AI venture Senscience, has been named a 2026 CODiE Award winner in the category “Best AI Data and Analytics Solution.” The CODiE Awards, now in their…
Read more Kudos report shows AI accounts for one‑third of research discoveryKudos has released the Phase I report from its Taming the Crocodile project, showing that artificial intelligence now accounts for a third of scholarly information‑seeking. The study, based on surveys of 11,500 researchers and 200 librarians and an environmental scan of more than 300…
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American Library Association adopts guidance on Artificial Intelligence in librariesThe American Library Association (ALA) Council has formally adopted Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries, a resource intended to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical and human‑centered use of AI. The guidance was developed by ALA’s 30‑member Artificial Intelligence Policy Working…
Read more American Mathematical Society appoints David Manderscheid as Editor-in-Chief of Notices of the AMSThe American Mathematical Society (AMS) has appointed Dr. David Manderscheid, as Editor‑in‑Chief of Notices of the AMS, the Society’s flagship publication and journal of record for the mathematical sciences community. Manderscheid, a professor of mathematics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, brings extensive experience as a mathematician,…
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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