AI services can consult subscribed scholarship without producing the article visits and downloads used in renewal decisions. Publishers and libraries therefore need credible measures of authorized machine use, precise licensing, and strong privacy protection. Subscription value can grow through AI-mediated discovery when the contribution of licensed content remains measurable and verifiable.
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Causaly and Sage partner on full‑text access for drug discovery researchCausaly has announced a partnership with Sage that enables its AI agents to read the full text of Sage journal articles. The collaboration provides access to more than 400 Sage and Mary Ann Liebert journals in the life sciences, allowing customers to derive insights…
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IEEE releases Technology Megatrends 2030 Report on AI and global innovationIEEE has published the Technology Megatrends 2030 Report, a global forecast outlining how artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are expected to reshape industries, labor markets, and daily life over the next decade. The report draws on insights from 168 IEEE experts across 38…
Read more Portland Press joins CHORUS to advance research infrastructure collaborationCHORUS and Portland Press, the publishing arm of the Biochemical Society, have announced that Portland Press has joined CHORUS as a new member. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening trusted research infrastructure through collaboration, open standards, and practical solutions…
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De Gruyter eBound Foundation releases 2025 Annual Report on open access progressThe De Gruyter eBound Foundation has published its 2025 Annual Report, outlining progress in advancing open access book publishing and supporting bibliodiversity worldwide. The report notes that in its first two years, the foundation raised $1.6 million for the University Press Library Open (UPLOpen)…
Read more CHEST Critical Care receives first Journal Impact FactorThe American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) has announced that CHEST® Critical Care, its open‑access journal dedicated to critical care medicine, has received its first Journal Impact Factor of 2.7. This marks a milestone in the journal’s growth and recognition within the scholarly publishing community. The Journal…
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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