Editorial workflows in scholarly publishing are still largely organized around individual journals, yet many forces shaping modern publishing operate across entire portfolios. Reviewer allocation, submission cascades, citation concentration, and rising manuscript volumes often reveal patterns that remain invisible at the level of a single title. Portfolio-scale content operations are emerging as a critical capability that enables publishers to monitor and manage these dynamics collectively. Greater visibility across submission ecosystems supports smarter reviewer distribution, coordinated manuscript transfers, and improved editorial throughput. By connecting operational data across journals, publishers can identify bottlenecks, optimize processing workflows, and better manage the economics of high-volume publishing while maintaining editorial quality and author experience across their portfolios.
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Springer Nature expands AI tools across publishing workflow to boost author satisfactionSpringer Nature has expanded the use of AI tools across its publishing workflow, reporting reduced friction in the publishing process and increased author satisfaction. In 2025, more than 1.5 million research papers were supported by nearly 60 AI tools used for screening, editorial evaluation, retention, and research…
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DOAJ and Crossref renew partnership on scholarly metadataThe Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Crossref have renewed their partnership with new objectives focused on improving scholarly metadata and expanding support for journals in low- and middle-income countries. The organizations stated that the renewed collaboration reflects a shared commitment to improving…
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ALPSP announces winners of 2026 University Press Rising Star AwardThe Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers has announced the winners of the ALPSP University Press Rising Star Award 2026. The recipients are Grace Balfour-Harle, Senior Desk Editor at Edinburgh University Press; Heather Ramsay, Senior Marketing Executive at Edinburgh University Press; and Alice Tradewell, Books Marketing…
Read more The Company of Biologists launches perpetual journal archive with 34,000 articlesThe Company of Biologists has launched a fully accessible journal archive that provides institutions with perpetual access to more than 34,000 articles published between 1853 and 2004. The archive covers the publisher’s three established journals — Development, Journal of Cell Science, and Journal of Experimental Biology. Together,…
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JMIR Publications appoints Sara Simblett as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR NeurotechnologyJMIR Publications has appointed Dr. Sara Simblett as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Neurotechnology. Dr. Simblett is a clinical academic whose work focuses on digital health innovation, patient engagement, and the integration of technology into neuropsychology and broader mental health services. Her research combines clinical psychology, implementation science, and…
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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