A machine layer is moving to the front of the scholarly workflow, shaping what is searched, ranked, extracted, summarized, rights-checked, mined, and interpreted before many readers reach the page. For publishers, the danger is not sudden journal irrelevance; it is trust, rights, and structure failing to travel where research value is captured.
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Digital transformation continues to reshape higher education, broadening access to research, teaching, and learning resources through open approaches. These include Open Access, Open Science, Open Education, Open Infrastructure, Open Innovation, and Open Source and Open Hardware. Although each area contributes to accessibility, transparency, and reuse of knowledge, they have often…
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GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2026 to address Integrity by DesignThe 16th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference will take place on October 22, 2026, with a possible additional half‑day on Friday, October 23. The hybrid event will be hosted at the George Washington University Arlington Education Center in Arlington, Virginia, and online. The conference theme for 2026…
Read more UMass Amherst Libraries partner with Lyrasis and The Royal Society on open access publishingThe University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries have joined Lyrasis in an agreement with The Royal Society to cover open access publication charges in the academy’s 10 scholarly journals. Manuscripts by UMass Amherst corresponding authors accepted since January 1, 2026, are eligible to be published…
Read more ALA draft Guidance on Artificial Intelligence in Libraries open for comment until May 8The American Library Association (ALA) AI Policy Working Group has released a draft document, Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries, for public comment. The document is intended to help library professionals navigate both the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents…
Read more DORA launches Practical Guide for Research Funding Organizations on Responsible Research AssessmentThe Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) has marked its 13th anniversary with the release of A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations. The resource is designed to help funders strengthen research quality, equity, and impact. The launch is being co‑hosted with the…
Read more Research Solutions launches Scite Claude Connector for citation‑based research supportResearch Solutions has announced the launch of the Scite Claude Connector, which integrates Scite’s full‑text search, Smart Citations, and institutional holdings resolution into Anthropic’s Claude platform. The connector expands Scite’s presence beyond its existing ChatGPT app, extending access to two widely used AI assistants in research. With…
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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