AI-assisted research can leave publisher usage reports telling only part of the story. Direct human activity remains meaningful, while machine requests may reflect processing that never matters to the researcher. Publishers increasingly need to interpret both quiet and busy signals without assuming either one fully describes an article’s role in the research task.
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Springer Nature partnership strengthens open access options at Rice UniversitySpringer Nature has entered into a four‑year transformative agreement with Rice University, expanding opportunities for affiliated researchers to publish Open Access in the Springer Nature hybrid portfolio. The agreement also provides Rice researchers with access to content from more than 2,000 journals, including titles…
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AEGIS‑OA project strengthens Diamond Open Access across EuropeScience Europe has joined the AEGIS‑OA (Activate European Guidance and Incentives for Sustainable Open Access publishing), a Horizon Europe project aimed at strengthening a transparent, sustainable, and high‑quality Open Access scholarly publishing ecosystem across Europe. The project, running from 2026 to 2028, brings together…
Read more PLOS and TCC Africa renew partnership to advance open sciencePLOS and TCC Africa have renewed their partnership through 2027, continuing joint efforts to strengthen open science across the continent. Since 2021, the collaboration has focused on making open science more inclusive and locally grounded, ensuring African research communities are better represented in publications…
Read more AGU launches special collection connecting science and policyThe American Geophysical Union (AGU) has introduced a new special collection across seven of its journals to encourage submissions of policy‑related commentaries and research articles. The initiative is intended to strengthen the connection between scientific research and policy decision‑making. AGU noted that while its journals are already…
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China Academy of Sciences launches Data Research and Applications JournalThe Institute of Automation under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced Data Research and Applications (DRA), an international academic journal dedicated to the open sharing of scientific research data. The institute explained that data journals play an important role in promoting open data sharing, improving governance,…
Read more APS appoints Ariel Amir as Chief Editor of PRX LifeThe American Physical Society (APS) has announced the appointment of Ariel Amir as Chief Editor of PRX Life, effective September 1, 2026. Amir is a professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he leads the Department of Physics of Complex Systems and directs the Clore Center…
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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