Accessibility in scholarly publishing is often addressed late in production, yet industry standards and best practices increasingly emphasize the need to embed accessibility earlier in the content lifecycle. Many accessibility gaps originate at the point of authoring and submission, where structural elements such as headings, figures, and tables are first introduced without accessible formatting. Retrofitting these issues during production leads to inefficiencies, inconsistent outcomes, and higher operational costs. Drawing on guidance from W3C, DAISY, and STM initiatives, this discussion highlights the importance of shifting accessibility upstream into author guidelines, submission systems, and editorial workflows. Early intervention, supported by structured content standards such as JATS, enables more scalable compliance, improves content usability, and strengthens the overall integrity and reach of scholarly communication.
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Accessibility in scholarly publishing is often treated as a production responsibility, particularly in the context of digital accessibility standards and compliance requirements. It is at this stage that content is checked, tagged, and adjusted for usability across assistive technologies. Yet this framing overlooks a critical reality. Most accessibility issues in…
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SPARC Europe launches Open Education European Alliance reportSPARC Europe has identified digital transformation as a force reshaping higher education across Europe. It indicated that, for this transition to produce a more equitable and borderless learning environment, Open Education (OE) must move from a peripheral role to a central position within European policy. SPARC Europe…
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Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor assessed positively against OSMI principlesIReL and OpenAIRE have announced the completion of a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor using the OSMI Principles of Open Science Self-Assessment, marking a milestone in advancing transparent, responsible, and high-quality open science practices. The National Open Access…
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MDPI renews 2026 open access Article Processing Charges agreement with Norwegian Agency SiktMDPI has renewed Norway’s national agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt) for the 2026 period. The arrangement will remain in effect throughout 2026 and enables participating institutions in Norway to receive discounts on Article Processing Charges (APCs)…
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ResearchGate, CSIRO Publishing expand Journal Home partnership and activate open access upgradeResearchGate and CSIRO Publishing have announced an extension of their Journal Home partnership after what both organizations described as a successful first year of collaboration. Under the expanded agreement, more than half of the journals in CSIRO Publishing’s portfolio are now…
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Rupa Sarkar joins Cochrane as Editor-in-ChiefCochrane has announced that Rupa Sarkar has joined the organization as Editor-in-Chief. Sarkar was the Founding Editor in chief of The Lancet Digital Health, which she led from launch in 2018 to becoming a top-ranked journal in the field. Cochrane said this experience gave her a strong…
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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