AI disclosure directly intersects with the economics of the author journey. Publishers must capture meaningful details regarding substantive AI usage without introducing friction that yields minimal editorial value. Tracking disclosure rates in isolation can be misleading when policies vary widely and increased compliance does not necessarily lead to more informed editorial decisions.
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IEEE introduces AI Assistant grounded in peer‑reviewed contentIEEE has announced the launch of the IEEE Xplore AI Research Suite™, an assistant designed to analyze and reason over the full text of millions of peer‑reviewed IEEE publications. Unlike systems that rely primarily on abstracts, the suite provides answers grounded in complete scientific…
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CABI and UCD sign three‑year open access publishing agreementCABI has entered into a three‑year publication agreement with University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Under the arrangement, author fees are fully covered for publishing in CABI’s journals. The agreement includes five fully open access titles. Agriculture and the agri‑food sector play a central role…
Read more Clarivate launches Web of Science DeepR for integrated full‑text and AI researchClarivate has announced Web of Science DeepR, a set of capabilities designed to integrate full‑text content from ProQuest and other sources with the Web of Science research discovery environment. The initiative combines article discovery, full‑text access, and AI‑assisted document exploration within the Read more
ESMO launches Clinical Trials Funding Initiative to support academic cancer researchThe European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has introduced a Clinical Trials Funding initiative designed to support independent academic research focused on optimizing cancer care pathways, reducing treatment burden, and improving patient outcomes globally. Aligned with the ESMO Roadmap 2030, the program will provide €1 million in…
Read more Emre Celebi appointed Editor‑in‑Chief of Journal of Electronic ImagingSPIE has announced that M. Emre Celebi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Central Arkansas, will serve as the new Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Electronic Imaging (JEI). His term begins on…
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…
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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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