AI is now embedded across scholarly publishing, but its use remains uneven across authors, reviewers, and editors. Similar tasks are carried out in different ways, introducing variation into peer review and editorial judgment. The issue is not misuse, but misalignment. Without coherence, comparability erodes and confidence weakens. What comes next is not more AI, but more coherence in its use.
Read more
Scholarly authors are increasingly expected to disclose and describe their use of generative AI. In a commentary published in American Ethnologist, Marcel LaFlamme, Director of Research Policy and Scholarship at the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and Natalie Meyers, ARL/CNI AI Researcher in Residence,…
Read more
EBSCO Launches Art Source Ultimate to support global art and architecture researchEBSCO Information Services has introduced Art Source Ultimate, a full‑text database designed to advance research and education in art and architecture. The resource is described as the largest of its kind, offering extensive coverage across disciplines, time periods, and global perspectives. The database includes…
Read more
CAUL marks 100,000 open access articles and $500 million in savingsThe Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) has announced a major milestone in open access publishing for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The 100,000th open access article was recently published through a CAUL consortium agreement. Since establishing its first agreements with two small publishers in 2020, CAUL…
Read more American Academy of Ophthalmology names Bennie H. Jeng Editor‑in‑Chief of OphthalmologyThe American Academy of Ophthalmology has appointed Bennie H. Jeng, MD, as Editor‑in‑Chief of its flagship journal, Ophthalmology. Dr. Jeng is chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and director of the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently serves on the editorial boards of…
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,…
Read More