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How Much Must Metadata Carry Through the AI Handoff?

As AI becomes a routine first layer of discovery, metadata must carry an article’s identity, status, provenance, relationships, attribution, and rights across multiple systems. Publishers may need portable records that remain attached to articles and their components, preserving scholarly authority, commercial visibility, and permitted use throughout every AI-mediated handoff.

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Elsevier’s LeapSpace named Best Generative AI Solution at 2026 CODiE Awards

Elsevier has announced that LeapSpace has been recognized as Best Generative AI Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards, the technology industry’s peer‑reviewed awards program. The recognition underscores the growing demand for research‑grade AI solutions that prioritize trust, transparency, and researcher control. LeapSpace is designed…

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Wiley joins DOE Genesis Mission Consortium to support AI‑driven scientific discovery

Wiley has joined the Genesis Mission Consortium, a public‑private partnership supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission. The consortium includes organizations such as Nvidia, AWS, Microsoft, IBM, and AMD. Wiley is the only scientific publisher among the members and presented its work…

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ASHG selects Oxford University Press as publishing partner for Human Genetics journals

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has chosen Oxford University Press (OUP) as its new publishing partner beginning in January 2027. OUP will manage the production and dissemination of ASHG’s two journals, The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) and…

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EBSCO and IHCNO collaborate to strengthen Home Care Nursing standards

EBSCO Clinical Decisions has announced a partnership with the International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) to enhance clinical practice guidelines for home‑based nursing. The collaboration integrates IHCNO’s expert validation into EBSCO’s Dynamic Health platform, providing clinicians with evidence‑based guidance at the…

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Thaksin University joins MDPI Institutional Open Access Program

Thaksin University in Thailand has joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), becoming one of MDPI’s institutional partners in the country through its Bangkok office. Under the agreement, authors affiliated with Thaksin University will receive discounts on article processing charges (APCs) across all MDPI…

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Kudos appoints Eliza Brodie as Commercial Director

Kudos has announced the appointment of Eliza Brodie (née Frith) as its new Commercial Director. Brodie brings extensive experience in life sciences and medical communications, having held senior business development and leadership roles at agencies including OPEN Health. Kudos, originally focused on scholarly publishing, has expanded to…

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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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