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AI Is Scaling Editorial Judgment for a Post-APC World

Article Processing Charges (APCs) have historically influenced submission behavior, but this effect is weakening as AI reduces the effort required to prepare manuscripts. More submissions now arrive in a review-ready state, increasing the burden on editorial triage and peer review. AI is enabling editorial systems to manage this shift by improving prioritization, reviewer matching, and decision consistency. As submission volumes grow, the central challenge is sustaining high-quality editorial judgment at scale, with AI providing the means to support that transition.

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Knowledgespeak Editorial – AI Is Everywhere in Scholarly Publishing, but Not Yet Aligned

AI did not enter scholarly publishing through policy or deliberate design. It arrived through use, becoming part of the everyday work of writing, reviewing, and editorial assessment. What stands out is not the speed of adoption, but its unevenness. Across the system, AI is now routine. Reviewers use it to…

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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.

ALPSP Annual Conference and Awards 2026 - 9 Sep 2026

The ALPSP Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Manchester from September 9–11, will look beyond scholarly publishing to explore how the community can thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through dynamic plenaries and parallel sessions, the program will deliver practical insights on AI, industry benchmarking, community engagement, global markets, diversity,…

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12th ACSE Annual Conference - 15 Aug 2026

The 12th ACSE Annual Conference convenes editors, publishers, policymakers, technologists, librarians, and institutional leaders to address the pressing theme of 'Rebuilding Trust in Scholarly Publishing'. As confidence in editorial systems, peer review, publishing practices, and research evaluation faces increasing challenges, the conference provides a collaborative forum to explore responsible practices,…

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