Machine use is exposing what traditional access licensing was never built to govern. As articles move through XML feeds, APIs, TDM systems, discovery layers, research intelligence platforms, and workflow tools, publishers need clearer permissions before content is mined, retained, transformed, integrated, queried, or reused downstream in ways they cannot easily govern.
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Elsevier completes acquisition of MytonomyElsevier has completed its acquisition of Mytonomy, a provider of video‑based patient engagement solutions for healthcare systems and health plans. The agreement, first announced in March, combines Elsevier’s clinical content and healthcare offerings with Mytonomy’s cloud platform and micro‑learning resources. Mytonomy will be integrated…
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Clarivate launches Web of Science Research Intelligence platform for institutionsClarivate has announced the global launch of Web of Science Research Intelligence, an AI‑native platform designed to support research institutions in areas such as funding, strategy, and impact assessment. The platform is now available worldwide. Developed in collaboration with the research community, including more…
Read more IOP Publishing introduces tool to detect duplicate peer reviewsIOP Publishing (IOPP) has developed a machine‑learning tool designed to detect duplicate peer review reports, addressing concerns about reviewer fraud and safeguarding research integrity in scholarly publishing. Duplicate peer reviews occur when the same report is submitted for multiple manuscripts, undermining the reliability of peer review. In…
Read more Open Access Week 2026 to focus on ‘The Cost of Knowledge’The theme for International Open Access Week 2026, scheduled for October 19–25, is “The Cost of Knowledge.” The focus highlights the financial, human, and environmental costs associated with creating, sharing, and sustaining knowledge, particularly when these processes are shaped by private rather than public interests. Organizers explained that the theme…
Read more Johns Hopkins University Press and BioOne announce Nonprofit mergerJohns Hopkins University Press (Hopkins Press) and BioOne have announced plans to merge, forming a nonprofit integration intended to strengthen community impact and expand opportunities for researchers. BioOne’s flagship aggregation of bioscience journals, BioOne Complete, along with its eBook collections, will continue as independent…
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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