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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Scholarly publishing is operating in a sustained high-volume environment. Submission growth across STM portfolios is structural, not cyclical. Special issues expand subject reach and author communities. Time-to-decision expectations remain competitive. At the same time, AI-assisted manuscript preparation, coordinated paper mill activity, and increasingly sophisticated reviewer manipulation are reshaping the integrity…
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Global medical publishing market to hit $12.6 billion by 2028 on AI and online contentSimba Information has released its Global Medical Publishing 2024–2028 report, providing an analysis of a market projected to grow from $11.2 billion in 2023 to $12.6 billion by 2028. The report attributes this growth to expansion in online content, increased application of artificial intelligence, and the continued…
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ETH Zürich and Canadian Science Publishing renew read and publish agreement through 2028Canadian Science Publishing and ETH Zürich have renewed their Read and Publish Agreement for an additional three-year term. The renewed agreement took effect on January 1, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2028. Corresponding authors at ETH Zürich will continue to receive full reading…
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Purpose-Led Publishing launches 23 global events for 2026 APS Global Physics SummitPurpose-Led Publishing (PLP), a coalition formed by AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society (APS), and IOP Publishing, has announced a network of 23 satellite events worldwide to expand participation in the 2026 American Physical Society Global Physics Summit. The Summit will…
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ALMASI launches Diamond OA policy forums to strengthen global scholarly publishing ecosystemThe ALMASI project (Aligning and Mutualizing Nonprofit Open Access Publishing Services Internationally) will convene a coordinated series of regional and cross-regional policy forums in March 2026 aimed at strengthening Diamond open access (OA) and advancing more equitable scholarly publishing systems. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe…
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Global Summit on Diamond Open Access highlights Bengaluru roadmap and India’s role in open scholarly communicationThe 3rd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, held in Bengaluru, India from February 2–6, 2026, brought together librarians, publishers, researchers, policymakers, and open access advocates to advance equitable and sustainable models of scholarly communication. The summit emphasized the role of Diamond open access journals in providing…
Read more GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing appoints Michelle Elizabeth Wilson as Editor-in-ChiefThe GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP), a student-managed, diamond open access journal published by the Graduate Program in Publishing at the College of Professional Studies, George Washington University, has appointed Michelle Elizabeth Wilson as Editor-in-Chief. Wilson becomes the third Editor-in-Chief of the…
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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