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AI Is Changing the Economics of What Publishers Keep

AI-assisted research is expanding the cost and potential value of the scholarly record. Publishers need materiality-based rules that connect disclosure with durable, correction-aware evidence. Selected code, data, evaluations, dependencies, and outputs can strengthen verification and support machine-enabled research products without requiring the record to retain every computational trace a project produces.

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Latest News

Wolters Kluwer introduces Medi‑Span Vet Meds for veterinary prescriptions

Wolters Kluwer Health has announced the launch of Medi‑Span® Vet Meds, a drug data and screening solution designed to help United States pharmacies incorporate veterinary prescriptions into their existing workflows. The system provides species‑specific medication intelligence to support safe and efficient dispensing for pet…

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Wiley releases updated Wiley Registry/NIST Mass Spectral Library

Wiley has released the latest edition of the Wiley Registry/NIST Mass Spectral Library, a reference database that integrates two widely used mass spectrometry resources into a single collection. The database is designed to support scientists in identifying unknown chemical compounds across pharmaceutical, environmental, and forensic laboratories worldwide.…

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Taylor & Francis integrates with OA Switchboard to enhance research metadata sharing

Taylor & Francis has announced a partnership with OA Switchboard, a collaborative initiative designed to simplify the exchange of scholarly communications metadata and improve the visibility of published research. As part of the integration, Taylor & Francis will provide standardized metadata for all new…

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BMC launches three open access journals in clinical research

BMC has introduced three new fully open access journals—Immuno‑Oncology, Journal of Fibrosis, and Translational and Clinical Neuroinflammation—to support the translation of research into clinical practice. The journals are intended to provide dedicated platforms for fast‑moving research communities and form part of Springer Nature’s open…

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Barbara Kline Pope to retire as Executive Director of Johns Hopkins University Press

Barbara Kline Pope will retire from her position as executive director of Johns Hopkins University Press on February 1, 2027, according to an announcement from university leadership. Pope joined the university in 2017 and has guided the Press through a period of significant change in academic publishing,…

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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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