An AI sandbox must establish a defensible operational scope for publishing workflows. Achieving this demands authentic submission data, lossless agent handoffs, and rigorous guardrail testing. Granular evaluations must ultimately govern which tasks are automated, which require human oversight, and when operational leaders must trigger an immediate service suspension.
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STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 examines trust, AI, and international collaboration in scholarly publishingThe STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 brought together more than 300 delegates from across the scholarly communications sector to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI), research integrity, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving research policies for scholarly publishing. Discussions focused on how publishers, researchers, librarians, and technology providers can…
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ACS and NOBCChE sign three-year agreement to support chemistry professionalsThe American Chemical Society (ACS) and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development in chemistry and related fields. Under the agreement, the…
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IOP Publishing adopts TRUST Code for equitable international research partnershipsIOP Publishing, the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, has adopted the TRUST Code, a global code of conduct designed to promote equitable research partnerships. The adoption is intended to establish expectations for fair and responsible international research collaboration. The…
Read more ResearchGate and PLOS expand Journal Home partnership to include two new journalsResearchGate and the Public Library of Science (PLOS) have expanded their Journal Home partnership to include two new journals, PLOS Aging and Health and PLOS Ecosystems, from their launch. The collaboration is intended to increase the journals’ visibility and discoverability and…
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.
STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2026, taking place on December 8–9, 2026, at BMA House, London, will bring together publishers, researchers, innovators, funders, and other scholarly communications professionals to explore advancements in trusted research, innovation, and research integrity. The first day, Innovation Day, will focus on emerging technologies, practical solutions,…
Read MoreThe 9th JST/STM Seminar, taking place on October 27, 2026, will examine how the growing use of artificial intelligence is reshaping scientific research and scholarly publishing. Organized jointly by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM), the seminar will focus on research…
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