AI-assisted research can leave publisher usage reports telling only part of the story. Direct human activity remains meaningful, while machine requests may reflect processing that never matters to the researcher. Publishers increasingly need to interpret both quiet and busy signals without assuming either one fully describes an article’s role in the research task.
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McGraw Hill acquires Teachally to enhance K–12 curriculum development and AI integrationMcGraw Hill has announced the acquisition of Teachally, a company specializing in AI‑driven curriculum development tools. The acquisition is intended to strengthen McGraw Hill’s ability to create, adapt, and deliver K–12 curriculum more efficiently in both U.S. and international markets, while expanding access to…
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Scientific organizations launch AI Horizons, a diamond open access journal for AI in Engineering and ScienceIOP Publishing, in collaboration with the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Ningbo, the Zhejiang Association for Science and Technology (ZAST), and the World Association of Young Scientists (WAYSS), has announced the launch of AI Horizons, a new Diamond Open Access (OA) journal. The…
Read more AMA appoints Jennifer Goldsack to lead Center for Digital Health and AIThe American Medical Association (AMA) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Goldsack as senior vice president and inaugural leader of the AMA Center for Digital Health and AI. Goldsack joins the organization from the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), a nonprofit she founded and led…
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OA Switchboard Plugin now available for OJS 3.5The OA Switchboard has announced that its integration plugin is now compatible with Open Journal Systems (OJS) version 3.5.0.x, enabling journals using OJS 3.5 to adopt the tool immediately. Once activated, the plugin automatically transmits public article metadata to relevant research funders and institutions via the OA…
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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