Accessibility in scholarly publishing is often addressed late in production, yet industry standards and best practices increasingly emphasize the need to embed accessibility earlier in the content lifecycle. Many accessibility gaps originate at the point of authoring and submission, where structural elements such as headings, figures, and tables are first introduced without accessible formatting. Retrofitting these issues during production leads to inefficiencies, inconsistent outcomes, and higher operational costs. Drawing on guidance from W3C, DAISY, and STM initiatives, this discussion highlights the importance of shifting accessibility upstream into author guidelines, submission systems, and editorial workflows. Early intervention, supported by structured content standards such as JATS, enables more scalable compliance, improves content usability, and strengthens the overall integrity and reach of scholarly communication.
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Taylor & Francis expands Diamond Open Access model with six new journals through Collective Pathway to Open PublishingTaylor and Francis has expanded its diamond open access model, Collective Pathway to Open Publishing (CPOP), through agreements with Jisc in the United Kingdom and the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) in Australasia. That collective support has…
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McGraw Hill to showcase AI and academic integrity insights at 2026 ASU+GSV SummitMcGraw Hill, Inc. has announced that it will participate in the ASU+GSV Summit, which is scheduled for April 12 to April 15 in San Diego, California. The company stated its participation reflects its focus on advancing artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for educators and learners, as well as on…
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JMIR Publications and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas announce flat-fee unlimited OA agreementJMIR Publications and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have announced a Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement. The agreement replaces individual Article Processing Charges (APCs) with a single Institutional Publishing Fee (IPF), with APC expanded here as Article Processing Charge and IPF…
Read more Clarivate, CAE, and Higher Education Press release Engineering Fronts 2025 reportClarivate, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) , and the Higher Education Press of China have released the Engineering Fronts 2025 report, identifying key global engineering research and development trends. The report was launched in Beijing and represents…
Read more IOP Publishing and Tsinghua University celebrate 100 years of physics with global Quantum and AI workshopIOP Publishing (IOPP) and Tsinghua University are organizing a series of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the university’s Department of Physics. The program includes the IOP China Scientific Advisory Board Annual Gathering and a one-day international workshop on Progress in Quantum and…
Read more AIP Publishing launches APL Engineering Physics with first articles published onlineAIP Publishing has announced that the first articles from APL Engineering Physics are now available online, marking the launch of the newest APL-branded journal. APL Engineering Physics is a gold open access journal focused on interdisciplinary research applying physics principles to engineering challenges and…
Read more O’Reilly appoints Julie Baron as PresidentO’Reilly has appointed Julie Baron as president, succeeding Laura Baldwin, who will retire after serving as president for 15 years and as an executive since 2001. Baron has more than 20 years of experience in technology and media and has been with O’Reilly for nearly a decade.…
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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