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How Can Scholarly Publishers Become AI-Native?

An AI-native strategy connects product performance metrics directly back to publishing workflows. By leveraging structured assets, setting rigorous editorial benchmarks, and systematically analyzing model failures, scholarly publishers can make targeted content investments and maintain technical accountability as automated capabilities advance.

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Elsevier analysis highlights UK Universities’ research strengths in growth sectors

A new analysis by Elsevier, in collaboration with Universities UK (UUK), indicates that UK universities were producing research in high‑growth sectors years before the Government’s Industrial Strategy was published in 2025. Between 2021 and 2025, UK research output in these sectors…

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EASE Türkiye events explore Peer Review Capacity and Quality

As part of Peer Review Week 2026, EASE Türkiye organized two online events under the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The sessions brought together researchers, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders in scholarly publishing to discuss inclusivity, sustainability, and quality in peer review. A total of 193 participants…

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EIFL Renews OpenEdition agreement for 28 Countries

EIFL and OpenEdition have renewed their agreement for the OpenEdition Freemium collection of journals for one year, extending access until December 2027. Under the renewed agreement, libraries in 28 countries will continue to benefit from free access to 186 journals along with 17 additional…

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APA CEO Arthur C. Evans to retire in January 2028

The American Psychological Association (APA) announced that Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, will retire as chief executive officer of APA and APA Services, Inc., effective January 3, 2028. His tenure has been marked by record membership growth and an expanded role for psychology in addressing societal challenges.…

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ResearchGate–AVES agreement enhances discoverability of open access titles

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and AVES, an independent academic publisher based in Istanbul, announced a new Journal Home partnership covering a range of AVES’s open access scholarly journals. The agreement is intended to strengthen the global visibility and impact of AVES journals…

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RESOURCES

Everything 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.

Articles

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…

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White Papers

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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EVENTS

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.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 - 7 Oct 2026

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…

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STM Dinner & Conference 2026 - 5 Oct 2026

The 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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