AI-assisted research is expanding the cost and potential value of the scholarly record. Publishers need materiality-based rules that connect disclosure with durable, correction-aware evidence. Selected code, data, evaluations, dependencies, and outputs can strengthen verification and support machine-enabled research products without requiring the record to retain every computational trace a project produces.
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A published article still points to the preprint supplied at submission. During peer review, the authors changed the title, reordered the author list, added data, and qualified a central claim. The preprint was revised again before publication, yet the journal record retained the original link. The URL works, but it…
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ORCID and CSTR establish partnership to advance research identifier interoperabilityORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and the Common Science and Technology Resource (CSTR) Identification Platform in Beijing have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen the use of persistent identifiers (PIDs) across the research data lifecycle and enhance the visibility of global research…
Read more SPIE opens submissions for Advanced Quantum PhotonicsSPIE has announced that submissions are now open for Advanced Quantum Photonics (AQP), its newest peer‑reviewed journal dedicated to applied quantum research. The journal is positioned as the first of its kind to focus on real‑world quantum technologies, aiming to support collaboration and advance…
Read more Portuguese edition of DORA’s Guide for research funders launchedDORA has released the Portuguese translation of the Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations (RFO Guide). The resource is designed to support research funders in aligning evaluation processes and funding policies with principles of quality, equity, integrity, openness, and…
Read more CRL announces strategic investments in open scholarly infrastructureThe Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has committed $170,000 in new investments to three community‑led open scholarly infrastructure initiatives: the Open Journal Collective (OJC), OAPEN, and the LYRASIS Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP). The funding reflects CRL’s focus on sustainable,…
Read more DCL and Bowker partner to enhance eBook accessibilityData Conversion Laboratory (DCL) and Bowker Publishing Services have announced a partnership to support publishers in meeting global accessibility standards for ebooks. The collaboration combines DCL’s expertise in structured content transformation with Bowker’s identifier and ebook services. Bowker’s eBook Creator Suite,…
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Universitas Airlangga expands Scopus‑indexed journal portfolioUniversitas Airlangga (UNAIR), through its Institute for Journal Development, Publication, and Intellectual Property Rights (LPJPHKI), has strengthened its presence in international academic publishing with 21 journals indexed in Scopus as of 2026. The achievement reflects ongoing efforts to build a high‑quality and ethical publication ecosystem. Prof. Ferry…
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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