AI adoption in academic publishing is accelerating, yet many initiatives struggle to scale or deliver consistent value. The limiting factor is often not the capability of AI models, but the condition of the underlying scholarly data. Fragmented systems, inconsistent structures, and unevenly curated content constrain AI performance across editorial, production, and discovery workflows. The role of robust data infrastructure in enabling sustainable AI use is central to this discussion. Standardized metadata, trusted identifiers, and ongoing content curation emerge as essential requirements for supporting reliable AI outcomes. Strengthening the scholarly data foundation is positioned as a prerequisite for responsible, scalable, and long-term AI adoption.
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For decades, academic research has been shaped by an ecosystem of disconnected tools. Researchers search across databases, manage citations in separate software, write in isolated documents, collaborate through external communication channels, and validate findings using yet another layer of systems. This fragmented approach has been functional, if inefficient, largely because…
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State of Open Data 2025 marks tenth year of open research studyDigital Science, Figshare, and Springer Nature have published new results in The State of Open Data 2025: A Decade of Progress and Challenges. The tenth anniversary edition of the State of Open Data report, published by Digital Science, Figshare, and Springer Nature, shows that…
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IOP Publishing signs UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed the UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28. As a signatory to the pledge, IOPP will work toward ensuring fair opportunities and fostering an environment in which individuals are respected, heard, and supported. The Publishing Inclusion Pledge, led by the Publishers…
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Australia introduces open science policy to expand access and collaboration in health researchThe Australian Government has announced a new Open Science Policy designed to improve access to publicly funded health and medical research and strengthen collaboration across the research sector. The policy has been introduced by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and jointly developed by…
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Call opens for 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in ResearchThe Einstein Foundation Berlin, in partnership with the Public Library of Science (PLOS), has opened the call for entries for the 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research, inviting applications and nominations from researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide whose work advances the…
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LIBER appoints Alexander Hasgall as Executive DirectorLIBER has announced the appointment of Alexander Hasgall as Executive Director, effective March 1, 2026. In this role, Hasgall will coordinate and implement strategic actions, manage the LIBER Office and Foundation, and represent European research library members at the European level. Hasgall joins LIBER from the Swiss…
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AgriEngineering journal now indexed in CABI Digital LibraryAgriEngineering has been accepted for coverage in the CABI Digital Library, expanding the journal’s visibility within a global research platform that provides access to more than 16 million authoritative articles. The CABI Digital Library covers a wide range of subject areas, including agriculture, environmental…
Read more Pensoft and University of Zurich sign open access publishing agreementPensoft and the University of Zurich have signed a strategic open access agreement that enables researchers from participating institutions to publish their findings in Pensoft’s peer-reviewed journals without paying individual Article Processing Charges (APCs). The agreement covers five research and medical institutions: the University…
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 MoreThe UKSG 49th Annual Conference, taking place March 30 – April 1, 2026, will gather librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants, and intermediaries from around the world for one of the leading events in scholarly communications. The program will focus on critical themes such as Open Access publishing, metadata interoperability, digital…
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