An AI sandbox must establish a defensible operational scope for publishing workflows. Achieving this demands authentic submission data, lossless agent handoffs, and rigorous guardrail testing. Granular evaluations must ultimately govern which tasks are automated, which require human oversight, and when operational leaders must trigger an immediate service suspension.
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AI sandboxes in scholarly publishing serve radically different masters. Playground environments let teams benchmark retrieval settings and model outputs, while editorial prototypes invite staff to co-design submission tools. Technical testbeds allow developers to validate API connections without risking live author records. Yet despite their superficial overlap, these isolated sandboxes leave…
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NISO publishes revised Journal Article versions recommended practice for scholarly publishingThe National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a revised edition of its Journal Article Versions (JAV) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-8-2026), updating guidance on how different versions of scholarly journal articles are identified and communicated throughout the publication lifecycle. Originally released in 2008 through a collaboration between…
Read more EBSCO releases 2027 Serials Price Projections for libraries and publishersEBSCO Information Services has released its 2027 Serials Price Projection Report, providing libraries and publishers with data to support budget planning for the upcoming subscription renewal cycle. According to the report, overall effective publisher price increases for serials are expected to range from 4%…
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MDPI content added to Scite platform for discovery through AI research toolsMDPI and Research Solutions have announced a collaboration to make MDPI's open access journal content discoverable through Scite and the Scite MCP, a platform that connects scholarly content with AI-powered research tools. Under the agreement, MDPI's journal portfolio…
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IReL report outlines pathways to achieve 100% open access in Ireland by 2030The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) has published the OA2030: Assessing Pathways to 100% Open Access by 2030 report, a strategic analysis examining how Ireland can achieve full open access to research in a sustainable and inclusive manner. The report assesses the actions needed from…
Read more Canadian Journal of Animal Science appoints Tofuko Woyengo as Co-Editor-in-ChiefThe Canadian Journal of Animal Science (CJAS) has appointed Dr. Tofuko Woyengo as its new Co-Editor-in-Chief. He will serve alongside current Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Tim McAllister in guiding the journal's editorial direction and supporting the publication of animal science research. Dr. Woyengo is an Associate Professor at Aarhus…
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 16th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference, themed “Integrity by Design,” will take place on October 23, 2026, as a hybrid event in Arlington, Virginia, and online. Organized by George Washington University’s Graduate Program in Publishing, the conference will bring together publishing, library, and scholarly communications professionals to explore ethical…
Read MoreThe 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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