AI services can consult subscribed scholarship without producing the article visits and downloads used in renewal decisions. Publishers and libraries therefore need credible measures of authorized machine use, precise licensing, and strong privacy protection. Subscription value can grow through AI-mediated discovery when the contribution of licensed content remains measurable and verifiable.
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Qassim University and Taylor & Francis sign one-year open access agreementQassim University in Saudi Arabia has entered into a one-year open access (OA) partnership with academic publisher Taylor & Francis. The agreement provides Qassim University researchers with support to publish OA in a wide range of journals, including those under the Taylor & Francis,…
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MIT Press launches open access journal on cognitive computational neuroscienceThe MIT Press has announced the launch of Minds, Machines, and Brains, a new open access journal focused on cognitive computational neuroscience. The publication will cover research at the intersection of cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience, aiming to advance theoretical and mechanistic understanding of intelligence and…
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EDP Sciences and SMAI release fifth Transparency Report on Subscribe to Open mathematics journalsEDP Sciences and the Société de Mathématiques Appliquées et Industrielles (SMAI) have released the fifth annual Transparency Report for their Subscribe to Open (S2O) mathematics program. The report provides detailed information on funding, cost distribution, and progress toward long-term financial sustainability. The publication follows…
Read more ASA launches ASA PLUS on-demand learning platform for AnesthesiologyThe American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has launched ASA PLUS, a subscription-based, on-demand video platform developed in collaboration with Evermed. The service provides anesthesiologists with year-round access to ASA’s conference education content and original programming. Both ASA members and non-members can…
Read more Crossref launches beta data citation API endpointCrossref has introduced a new data citation API endpoint, released in beta, to expand support for data citation and research transparency. The service currently contains more than 700,000 data citations and is updated continuously using reference and relationship metadata deposited by Crossref members. The initiative builds on…
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Bentham Science launches Current Artificial Intelligence journalBentham Science Publishers has announced the launch of Current Artificial Intelligence, a new peer‑reviewed international journal dedicated to research in artificial intelligence (AI). The journal is now open for manuscript submissions and welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, and industry professionals worldwide. Current Artificial Intelligence is designed as…
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 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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