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From Optional to Mandatory: The Rise of AI Disclosure in Scholarly Research

AI is now embedded across multiple stages of the research process, from data analysis and image processing to manuscript preparation and translation. As AI use becomes routine, informal and inconsistent disclosure is increasingly misaligned with expectations around research integrity and transparency. Standardized disclosure frameworks, embedded within editorial and review workflows, are emerging as essential infrastructure for accountability, reproducibility, and trust. By treating AI use as part of the research record rather than an exception, the scholarly community can align innovation with integrity and ensure clearer oversight in an AI-enabled research ecosystem.

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Springer Nature launches Nature Progress open access journal series within Nature Portfolio

Springer Nature has announced the launch of Nature Progress, a new Nature-branded journal series within the Nature Portfolio. The publisher has positioned the initiative as a response to community feedback, with Nature Progress journals intended to expand access to high-impact publishing for a broader range of researchers,…

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Virtusa and Wiley announce multi-year managed services partnership supporting technology transformation

Virtusa Corporation and Wiley have announced a multi-year managed services partnership under which Virtusa will provide infrastructure and application services while supporting Wiley’s strategic technology initiatives. The partnership has been framed as an initial step toward accelerating Wiley’s technology transformation, with the stated objectives…

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Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series

Emerald Publishing and Purdue University have announced a new co-branded book series titled the Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series. The series has been introduced as a publishing initiative intended to showcase impactful and pioneering research emerging from Purdue University, described in the announcement as one…

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EMS Press confirms third year of full open access under Subscribe to Open

EMS Press, the publishing house of the European Mathematical Society (EMS), has announced a third consecutive year of full open access across all 22 of its Subscribe to Open (S2O) journals, after confirming that baseline sustainability thresholds have again been met. All articles published…

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EBSCO Clinical Decisions launches Dyna AI Mode for DynaMed and Dynamic Health

EBSCO Clinical Decisions has launched Dyna AI Mode, a purpose-built AI interface within DynaMed®, DynaMedex®, and Dynamic HealthTM, designed to deliver fast answers while preserving transparency and direct access to evidence. The company stated the new experience is…

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MDPI to publish Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics for Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics

MDPI has announced that it will publish the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics (JGG) on behalf of the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SIGG) beginning with Volume 74 in 2026. The journal will continue as a quarterly, peer-reviewed open access journal. The Journal…

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NMSU professor Karen Kopera-Frye appointed Editor-in-Chief of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has selected Karen Kopera-Frye, a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU), to serve as Editor-in-Chief of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. Kopera-Frye began serving a four-year term in January. According to NMSU, Kopera-Frye was…

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RESOURCES

Everything 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.

Articles

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…

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White Papers

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…

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EVENTS

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.

12th ACSE Annual Conference - 15 Aug 2026

The 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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UKSG 49th Annual Conference - 30 Mar 2026

The UKSG 49th Annual Conference, taking place March 30 – April 1, 2026, will gather librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants, and intermediaries from around the world for one of the leading events in scholarly communications. The program will focus on critical themes such as Open Access publishing, metadata interoperability, digital…

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