Zero-click discovery offers scholarly publishers new opportunities to monetize research used within external AI services. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires refinements to content preparation, access controls, and correction workflows. Publishers should evaluate collections against recurring customer tasks, clarify applicable licensing rights, and establish revenue streams that cover scientific validation, delivery, and continuous maintenance.
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OASE+ and Elsevier sign three-year open access agreement in JapanOASE+ (Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment +), a collective negotiating body established with support from the Japanese government to advance the country’s national open access policy, and Elsevier have agreed to a new three-year read-and-publish agreement covering 2027 through 2029. The agreement removes the…
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Springer Nature and Google DeepMind develop AI assistant for peer reviewSpringer Nature and Google DeepMind have entered into a research partnership to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to support peer reviewers in evaluating scientific manuscripts. The initiative aims to help reviewers navigate papers, analyze text and figures, and identify areas requiring closer…
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Milner Library launches search tool for open access publishing agreementsMilner Library at Illinois State University has launched Open Journal Finder, a search tool designed to help researchers identify journals eligible for open access publishing support and understand the terms of the library’s publishing agreements. Since 2022, the library’s Open Access Publishing Support program has saved authors…
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RAISE Observatory launches to track AI research across EuropeThe RAISE Observatory, a research discovery and analytics platform developed through the SCIANCE project and powered by the OpenAIRE Graph, has launched to help researchers, institutions, and policymakers examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in scientific research across Europe. The platform brings…
Read more OCLC expands Library and Information Science Education ProgramOCLC is expanding its Library and Information Science (LIS) Education Program to provide library and information science schools with access to additional services, research, and professional development resources designed to support practical learning and prepare students for careers in the library profession. Established in…
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.
STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2026, taking place on December 8–9, 2026, at BMA House, London, will bring together publishers, researchers, innovators, funders, and other scholarly communications professionals to explore advancements in trusted research, innovation, and research integrity. The first day, Innovation Day, will focus on emerging technologies, practical solutions,…
Read MoreThe 9th JST/STM Seminar, taking place on October 27, 2026, will examine how the growing use of artificial intelligence is reshaping scientific research and scholarly publishing. Organized jointly by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM), the seminar will focus on research…
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