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What Is the Transfer Cost of AI Across Publishing Workflows?

AI transfer cost captures the full expense of adapting an existing service to another publishing context. Managed agentic architecture may reduce that cost by separating reusable technical components from journal-specific decisions. Publishers should compare reuse with credible alternatives while accounting for local validation, editorial exception work, continuing maintenance, permissions, and operational risk.

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Taylor & Francis develops multimedia resources for early childhood development research

Taylor & Francis has introduced a set of immersive tools designed to help readers explore research on early childhood development through the Developing Little Minds book series by Dr. Jacqueline Harding. The resources were created using Google’s Gemini Notebook and include video and audio…

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Choice publishes white paper on prescriptive analytics for academic libraries

Choice has published a white paper examining how academic libraries can use prescriptive analytics and operational research methods to inform resource allocation and purchasing decisions amid budget constraints. Titled The Optimized Library: Prescriptive Foundations for Resource Stewardship in an Era of Fiscal Austerity, the paper is the…

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NSF launches Open Knowledge Network to connect national open data for AI-enabled discovery

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched the NSF Open Knowledge Network (NSF OKN), a national open-data infrastructure designed to connect knowledge graphs and make data more accessible, interoperable, and machine-readable for research, government, and other applications. The network is publicly available at…

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PNAS joins ResearchGate platform to increase global access to multidisciplinary research

ResearchGate and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have established a Journal Home partnership aimed at expanding the digital distribution, readership, and visibility of content published in PNAS. Under the agreement, research articles from the peer-reviewed journal will be…

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The American Journal of Medicine names Mindy Fain as next Editor-in-Chief

Mindy J. Fain, MD, has been appointed as the next editor in chief of The American Journal of Medicine, effective January 2027. The announcement was released by the publication's publisher, Elsevier Health & Medical Sciences. Dr. Fain, who currently serves as a professor of medicine and nursing…

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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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