AI-assisted integrity checks are entering peer-review workflows to help publishers identify concerns before publication. Their value depends on where checks are placed, how reports are reviewed, how author clarification is handled, what is documented, and when escalation is needed. AI should support editorial and research integrity judgment, not replace it or burden reviewers.
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AI-assisted integrity checks are entering peer review because journals need to identify concerns while there is still time to act. The aim is not to let AI judge a manuscript. It should not. The aim is to place screening at useful points in the workflow, so editors and research integrity…
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SPARC responds to GAO report on Federal Research Publishing CostsOn May 21, 2026, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its report Federal Research: Agencies Should Better Manage Anticipated Publishing Cost Increases Amid Shift to Public Access (GAO‑26‑107738). In response, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) issued a statement addressing the implications…
Read more NISO CREC Practice receives SSP EPIC Gold Award for Integrity ToolsOn May 28, 2026, during the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Annual Meeting at the Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Resort in Chula Vista, California, the SSP announced the winners of its 2026 EPIC Awards. NISO’s Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC)…
Read more Scientific Societies introduce Trust Seal to enhance confidence in scienceA coalition of scholarly societies in the biological and biomedical sciences, organized by BioCore: A Scholarly Publishing Consortium (BioCore), has announced the launch of the Trust Seal, a community‑led initiative aimed at strengthening confidence in science. The Trust Seal is designed to provide assurance that publications adopting…
Read more ACM elects Elisa Bertino as President, announces new leadership teamOn May 28, 2026, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) announced the results of its officer elections. Beginning July 1, Elisa Bertino, Samuel Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University, will serve as ACM President for a two‑year term. Bertino has contributed extensively to information…
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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