Sustained submission growth, AI-assisted manuscript preparation, paper mill activity, and evolving reviewer manipulation are increasing research integrity risk across scholarly publishing. Traditional checkpoint-based safeguards such as similarity screening and manual reviewer vetting remain necessary but are insufficient in high-volume environments. Connected oversight integrates structured submission triage, validated ORCID authentication, contributor role alignment, portfolio-level reviewer analytics, early-stage image and data verification, structured AI-use metadata, and formal Research Integrity governance aligned with COPE guidance. Scalable research integrity depends on integrated systems, standardized metadata, and portfolio-wide visibility embedded across the publishing lifecycle.
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Elsevier launches Osmosis AI study companion for medical studentsElsevier has launched Osmosis AI, a medical study companion that combines AI-powered conversation with the visual learning of Osmosis videos and Elsevier clinical expertise developed over 140 years. The platform provides an integrated learning environment in which medical students can access visual explanations, verified…
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Wiley and OpenEvidence partner to integrate peer-reviewed medical research into OpenEvidence clinical AI platformWiley and OpenEvidence have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Wiley’s scientific and medical content into the OpenEvidence medical AI platform. Through the partnership, physicians using OpenEvidence at the point of care can access content from hundreds of Wiley peer-reviewed journals and resources covering…
Read more AIP Publishing joins OA Switchboard to support standardized exchange of open access publication metadataAIP Publishing has joined OA Switchboard, a community infrastructure designed to enable standardized exchange of open access publication metadata between publishers, research institutions, and funding organizations. Through participation in the network, AIP Publishing will provide publication metadata through OA Switchboard, including author affiliation, funder…
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University of Valencia signs transformative agreement with BMJ Publishing GroupThe University of Valencia Library has signed a new transformative license agreement with BMJ Publishing Group covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Under the agreement, the university will receive online access to the BMJ Standard Collection, enabling consultation of current…
Read more ACM launches CAIS 2026 conference on AI and Agentic SystemsThe Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced the launch of CAIS 2026, the inaugural ACM Conference on AI and Agentic Systems, which will take place from May 26 to May 29, 2026, in San Jose, California. The conference will bring together researchers and…
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University of Oslo extends read and publish agreement with Canadian Science Publishing through 2028Canadian Science Publishing has announced the renewal of a Read and Publish agreement with the University of Oslo, including Oslo University Hospital, for a new three-year term running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The agreement provides affiliated authors with unlimited reading access and open…
Read more JMIR Publications appoints Dr. Fuqing Wu as Editor-in-Chief of JMIRx MedJMIR Publications has announced the appointment of Dr. Fuqing Wu, as Editor-in-Chief of the journal JMIRx Med. Dr. Fuqing Wu previously served as a member of the journal’s editorial board and will now lead efforts to guide the strategic direction of the publication, oversee editorial board activities,…
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.
The 12th ACSE Annual Conference convenes editors, publishers, policymakers, technologists, librarians, and institutional leaders to address the pressing theme of 'Rebuilding Trust in Scholarly Publishing'. As confidence in editorial systems, peer review, publishing practices, and research evaluation faces increasing challenges, the conference provides a collaborative forum to explore responsible practices,…
Read MoreKMWorld Europe 2026 marks the UK debut of the premier global event for knowledge and information management. Over two days in London, leading experts, practitioners, and innovators will explore how organizations are harnessing knowledge sharing to drive efficiency, innovation, and success. The programme features world-class speakers, practical workshops, interactive panels,…
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