Research intelligence is pulling scholarly publishing’s commercial center beyond access. Articles still matter, but the premium is gathering around summaries, embeddings, dashboards, recommendations, compliance signals, and strategy tools. Publishers that price and govern machine interpretation now can protect trust, strengthen society partnerships, and shape where the next workflow margin lands.
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Book Industry Study Group appoints Allison Belan as Executive DirectorThe Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has appointed Allison Belan as its ninth Executive Director. She will succeed Brian O’Leary, who is retiring from the position on June 30. Belan joins BISG following a 22‑year tenure at Duke University Press, where she most recently…
Read more AMA calls for physician protections against AI deepfake impersonationThe American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced a comprehensive policy framework to protect physicians from unauthorized use of AI‑generated deepfakes. The framework, developed by the AMA Center for Digital Health and AI, aims to modernize identity protections and address legal gaps…
Read more EBSCO expands CINAHL Ultimate with instructional videos for Nursing EducationEBSCO Information Services has expanded the instructional video collection available in CINAHL Ultimate, adding 186 new videos to support nursing education. The database now includes more than 300 instructional videos designed to help nursing students and professionals strengthen clinical skills, understand procedures, and prepare…
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DOAJ and CUJS form partnership to support Chinese open access journalsThe Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Society of China University Journals (CUJS) have announced a new partnership aimed at improving the visibility and discoverability of Chinese open access journals both within China and internationally. As part of the collaboration, DOAJ and…
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CARL announces grants for Open Access Book PublishingThe Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has announced the recipients of the inaugural Fund for Advancing Open Access Book Publishing. Launched in 2026 as a two‑year pilot program, the initiative was designed to accelerate the publication of scholarly books in open access by…
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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