Article Processing Charges (APCs) have historically influenced submission behavior, but this effect is weakening as AI reduces the effort required to prepare manuscripts. More submissions now arrive in a review-ready state, increasing the burden on editorial triage and peer review. AI is enabling editorial systems to manage this shift by improving prioritization, reviewer matching, and decision consistency. As submission volumes grow, the central challenge is sustaining high-quality editorial judgment at scale, with AI providing the means to support that transition.
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CAS launches CAS Newton℠, agentic AI tool for scientific discoveryCAS, a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), has announced the launch of CAS Newton℠, an agentic AI system developed for scientific discovery. CAS Newton is grounded in published scientific knowledge curated by CAS scientists and draws on more than…
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Wolters Kluwer FutureCare Nursing survey reports care model success measures used by CNOsWolters Kluwer Health has released the 2026 edition of Lippincott’s annual FutureCare Nursing report, based on responses from chief nursing officers (CNOs) in the United States who oversee care model programs across the healthcare continuum. The respondents identified patient outcomes at 87%, nurse competency…
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Frontiers Research Foundation signs One Health Summit to advance open data sharingThe Frontiers Research Foundation has signed a Declaration of Intent at the One Health Summit to support data sharing across One Health domains. The declaration was announced at the summit convened by French President Emmanuel Macron in Lyon and sets out a framework for…
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IOP Publishing introduces free open data course for early career researchersIOP Publishing has announced the launch of a free online open data training course for early career researchers. The course was reportedly developed in response to demand from the physical and environmental science communities. The announcement referred to a 2024 study by IOP Publishing…
Read more American Cancer Society launches Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Journal, appoints Editor-in-ChiefThe American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced the launch of its fourth medical journal, Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer. The publication is an international, multidisciplinary, open-access journal that will publish peer-reviewed original research and solicited content on cancers affecting children, adolescents, and young adults (AYA). According…
Read more Research Solutions launches Article Galaxy MCP for literature search, licensing, and access in AI toolsResearch Solutions, Inc. has announced the launch of Article Galaxy MCP, an integration intended to allow AI agents and developer tools to search scientific literature, check access rights, and acquire articles without switching context. The new integration reportedly places the system inside AI environments already used by…
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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