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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Taylor & Francis launches Plain Language Reviews to improve access to medical researchTaylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Reviews (PLRs), a new format of open access articles designed to make medical research more accessible to readers without a specialist background. PLRs build on the publisher’s earlier introduction of Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) in…
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McGraw Hill integrates ROAR Dyslexia screener into K–12 literacy portfolioMcGraw Hill has announced the integration of ROAR® (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading) into its K–12 literacy portfolio. Developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education’s Reading and Dyslexia Research Program, ROAR is the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading skills across the full K–12…
Read more Penn Libraries establish open access agreements with Wolters Kluwer Health and NatureThe Penn Libraries has announced new open access agreements with Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature, effective July 1, 2026. The agreements, which run through 2029, expand the venues where Penn‑affiliated authors can publish open access without cost. Library leadership stated that…
Read more Cengage expands Higher Education platforms with integrated AI capabilitiesCengage has announced new AI‑enabled features across its Higher Education learning platforms, designed to strengthen student outcomes and provide instructors with deeper insights. The enhancements integrate coaching, authentic practice, and assessment into a connected learning experience built on established pedagogy and trusted content. The updates include Student…
Read more Optica Publishing Group appoints Kartik Srinivasan as Editor‑in‑Chief of Optica QuantumOptica Publishing Group has announced the appointment of Kartik Srinivasan as the new Editor‑in‑Chief of Optica Quantum. He succeeds Michael G. Raymer, the founding editor‑in‑chief. Srinivasan is a Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the NIST/University of Maryland Joint Quantum Institute, where…
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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