Accessibility in scholarly publishing is often addressed late in production, yet industry standards and best practices increasingly emphasize the need to embed accessibility earlier in the content lifecycle. Many accessibility gaps originate at the point of authoring and submission, where structural elements such as headings, figures, and tables are first introduced without accessible formatting. Retrofitting these issues during production leads to inefficiencies, inconsistent outcomes, and higher operational costs. Drawing on guidance from W3C, DAISY, and STM initiatives, this discussion highlights the importance of shifting accessibility upstream into author guidelines, submission systems, and editorial workflows. Early intervention, supported by structured content standards such as JATS, enables more scalable compliance, improves content usability, and strengthens the overall integrity and reach of scholarly communication.
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Taylor & Francis and Cambridge Scholars Publishing eBook distribution partnershipTaylor & Francis and Cambridge Scholars Publishing have announced an eBook distribution partnership that expands the global availability of Cambridge Scholars Publishing titles. Libraries and organizations worldwide can provide access to books from the Cambridge Scholars Publishing portfolio through the Taylor…
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Wiley partners with AMNH to build comprehensive Raman spectral mineral databaseWiley has announced a collaborative project with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) to extend access to the museum’s mineral collection to scientists worldwide. The project aligns Wiley’s focus on research infrastructure with the American Museum of Natural History’s objective of disseminating knowledge…
Read more UK Government AI and copyright consultation update removes preference for text and data mining exceptionThe UK Government has issued an update confirming a move away from a proposed copyright exception that would have allowed technology companies to train AI models on copyrighted content without a license. The shift reflects positions advocated by Cambridge and other copyright holders and relates to the UK’s creative industries.…
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Jisc signs two-year open access agreement with MDPIMDPI has entered into a new two-year agreement with the UK’s Jisc consortium, extending access to the publisher’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) through the end of 2027. The agreement enables more than 60 UK institutions to participate in the program,…
Read more CAS announces 2026 Future Leaders program cohortCAS, a division of the American Chemical Society focused on scientific knowledge management, has announced the 2026 cohort of the CAS Future Leaders™ program. Selected from a competitive global applicant pool, the cohort comprises early-career scientists working across disciplines such as cheminformatics, synthetic biology,…
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OpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur partner to expand open science training across EuropeOpenAIRE and Institut Pasteur have formalized a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on advancing Open Science training and strengthening research capacity across Europe. The partnership combines OpenAIRE’s expertise in open scholarly communication infrastructure with Institut Pasteur’s leadership in biomedical research…
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China publishes global journal list for medicine and life sciences to support research evaluationChina has released a global high-quality journal list covering medicine and life sciences, marking a step toward developing an independent framework for academic journal evaluation. The list was jointly compiled by Dongbi Technology Data Co., Ltd., the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Shanghai…
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 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,…
Read MoreThe 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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