Editorial triage is transitioning from a manual scope check to a sophisticated, automated control point for research integrity. Driven by rising submission volumes and the increasing complexity of manuscript fraud, publishers are moving integrity validation upstream to the point of entry. By utilizing structured workflows and automated signals to identify patterns such as citation clustering, authorship irregularities, and forensic image inconsistencies, editors can prioritize their intellectual judgment while reducing manual burden. This shift toward proactive, system-level detection allows publishers to manage global scale effectively while ensuring that only verified, high-quality research proceeds to formal peer review. Ultimately, moving these rigorous checks to the triage phase secures the long-term credibility of the scholarly record and protects the reputation of the journal.
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Royal Society of Chemistry and TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM establish 2026–2028 Open Access Agreement for TürkiyeThe Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced a three-year open access agreement with TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, the Turkish Academic Network and Information Center, covering the period from 2026 through 2028. Under the agreement, researchers at more than 200 participating institutions across Türkiye will receive…
Read more Emerald Publishing releases 2025 Responsible Publishing Report on academic freedom, inclusion, and sustainabilityEmerald Publishing has released its Responsible Publishing Report 2025, summarizing actions and outcomes during 2025 related to academic freedom, inclusion, sustainability, and access to knowledge. The report is presented within the organization’s Planet, People, and Prosperity (3Ps) framework. Under Planet, Emerald reports that its…
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AIP Publishing advances accessibility with 2026 Alt Text Requirement for scholarly articlesAIP Publishing has announced changes to its publishing processes to improve accessibility, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). Beginning in April 2026, authors will be required to include alternative text (alt text) for visual elements in…
Read more ASM reaches 2026 Subscribe to Open target, ensuring open access for six journalsThe American Society for Microbiology has met the sustainability target for the 2026 subscription year under its Subscribe to Open (S20) model, ensuring that six primary research journals will continue to be published open access in 2026. Following the successful launch of the S2O…
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JMIR Publications and Jisc renew open access agreement for 2026–2027JMIR Publications and Jisc have renewed their flat-fee unlimited open access publishing agreement for 2026–2027, extending a model that removes individual Article Processing Charges (APCs) for researchers at participating UK institutions. Since its launch in 2022, the agreement has eliminated individual APCs for researchers…
Read more APA Publishing names John Lauriello as Editor of FocusAPA Publishing has named John Lauriello as the Editor of Focus, the American Psychiatric Association’s quarterly clinical review journal. Lauriello serves as the Daniel Lieberman Professor and chair of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Thomas Jefferson University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale College, completed medical…
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 ALPSP Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Manchester from September 9–11, will look beyond scholarly publishing to explore how the community can thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through dynamic plenaries and parallel sessions, the program will deliver practical insights on AI, industry benchmarking, community engagement, global markets, diversity,…
Read MoreThe 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,…
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