Journal publishing needs capacity without quiet quality leakage. AI can help only when disclosure becomes usable provenance, integrity checks move upstream, reviewer judgment stays protected, and production controls strengthen the article of record. The real test is whether higher throughput gives editors clearer evidence, not merely faster movement through a strained workflow.
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Springer Nature launches Nature Books imprintSpringer Nature has introduced Nature Books, a new imprint that allows authors to publish long‑form works under the Nature Portfolio brand for the first time. The imprint is designed to provide authors with a distinctive publishing experience that combines the subject expertise of in‑house Nature Portfolio editors…
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Articul8 AI and ASME develop domain-specific GenAI model for Engineering standardsArticul8 AI and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) have announced the development of the first generative AI model designed specifically for mechanical engineering standards. The collaboration marks a significant step in modernizing engineering knowledge and demonstrates how AI can be responsibly applied…
Read more CHORUS/ReSA Forum explores embedding research software in scholarly publishingThe Research Software Alliance (ReSA) and CHORUS convened a forum bringing together publishers, funders, infrastructure providers, software researchers, engineers, and open science leaders to discuss how research software can be more effectively integrated into scholarly publishing. Daniel S. Katz, Chief Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing…
Read more Indiana University’s Chen Zhu named Co-Editor-in-Chief of Applied GeochemistryChen Zhu, Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, has been appointed Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief of Applied Geochemistry, the flagship journal of the International Association of Geochemistry. His three‑year term begins this summer, alongside fellow Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief…
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 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 7–11, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as the world's leading international marketplace for content, publishing, and media. Bringing together publishers, authors, literary agents, technology providers, rights professionals, and content innovators from around the globe, the event provides a premier platform…
Read MoreThe STM Dinner & Conference 2026 will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 5–6, 2026, immediately preceding the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year’s theme, Operationalising Trust, will explore how trust in research can be designed, governed, and demonstrated across borders, technologies, and institutions. Discussions will address policy alignment, responsible…
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