AI is creating an aftermarket for scholarly content as agents act on figures, methods, citations, datasets, metadata and usage signals beyond the article page. This can improve discovery, assessment, integrity checking and reuse. The publishing test is whether provenance, rights, versioning, correction status, context and accountability remain attached to each reusable scholarly unit.
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Wiley launches Advanced Immunology journal to expand research accessWiley has announced the launch of Advanced Immunology, a new open access journal focused on basic, clinical, and translational immunology. The journal is intended to connect fundamental science with clinical discovery, deepening understanding of the immune system in both health and disease. The title is part of…
Read more SPIE acquires The Lens to expand access to patent dataSPIE has announced the acquisition of The Lens, an open‑knowledge platform that provides global access to scholarly works and patent information. The acquisition is intended to broaden SPIE’s scholarly portfolio and enhance the accessibility of patent application data by showing real‑time utilization of research.…
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ISSN International Centre and DOAJ renew collaboration to enhance scholarly metadataThe ISSN International Centre and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in metadata exchange, interoperability, and the visibility of open access scholarly resources. Under the agreement, both organizations will continue to facilitate metadata…
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European Journal of Horticultural Science to be renamed Journal of the International Society for Horticultural Science in 2027CABI and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) have announced that the European Journal of Horticultural Science (eJHS) will be renamed the Journal of the International Society for Horticultural Science (JISHS) beginning January 1, 2027. The change reflects the journal’s expanded scope and…
Read more Sage wins six APEX Awards for educational and professional resourcesSage has received six 2026 APEX Awards recognizing excellence in digital learning, video, and professional development resources. The awards highlight contributions from Sage, its imprint Corwin, and Epigeum, with entries selected from approximately 1,000 submissions. The honors include two Grand Awards and four Awards…
Read more Intelligent Computing appoints Philip S. Yu and Osmar R. Zaïane as Editors-in-ChiefIntelligent Computing, a Science Partner Journal co-founded by Zhejiang Lab and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), has appointed Philip S. Yu and Osmar R. Zaïane as its new Editors-in-Chief. Yu and Zaïane succeed the founding editors at a stage when…
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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