Automated agents offer publishers a strategic avenue to unlock editorial capacity by assisting teams in retrieving and re-assessing evidence across submission lifecycles. Effective deployment relies on seamless workflow integration, robust permission controls, and clear operational accountability. Evaluating reductions in manual labor against verification overhead and error rates provides a rigorous framework for scaling high-value capabilities.
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Research can contribute to an AI-generated answer without a reader ever visiting the journal's website. Publishers already license content for use within these services, earning revenue beyond direct readership. As more discovery happens through AI interfaces, the core question becomes which parts of a collection warrant investment and what a…
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Taylor & Francis signs open access agreement with Italy’s CRUITaylor & Francis has signed a three-year open access (OA) agreement with CRUI (Conferenza dei Rettori delle Università Italiane), the association representing Italian state and private universities. Under the agreement, 33 CRUI member institutions have opted into a read-and-publish arrangement that allows affiliated researchers…
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McGraw Hill expands AI-Powered learning tools for higher educationMcGraw Hill is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered offerings for higher education with new study resources in its Connect digital course solution and a partnership with Breakout Learning to support student discussions, classroom participation, and personalized feedback. The expanded capabilities in Connect enable students in select courses…
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CRKN responds to Canada’s 2026 Tri-Agency Open Access PolicyThe Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) has responded to the release of Canada’s Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (2026), describing it as a step toward developing a sustainable open science ecosystem in the country. CRKN participated in consultations with the Tri-Agency during the…
Read more IGI Global Scientific Publishing introduces Manuscript Matcher for books and journalsIGI Global Scientific Publishing has introduced a Manuscript Matcher tool within its eEditorial Discovery System to help researchers identify book and journal publishing opportunities that align with their manuscripts. The tool evaluates publication opportunities based on the scope, focus, and objectives of researchers’ work.…
Read more Kenneth G. Saag appointed North American Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis InternationalThe Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has appointed Dr. Kenneth G. Saag, M.D., M.Sc., as North American editor-in-chief of Osteoporosis International. His five-year term will begin December 15, 2026. He will serve alongside René Rizzoli, M.D., who leads the journal’s European office. Saag and Rizzoli 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.
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 9th JST/STM Seminar, taking place on October 27, 2026, will examine how the growing use of artificial intelligence is reshaping scientific research and scholarly publishing. Organized jointly by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM), the seminar will focus on research…
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