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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CERN to host Open Research Europe (ORE), open access publishing platformApproval for CERN to host Open Research Europe (ORE), a non-profit open access scientific publishing platform, has been granted by the CERN Council in December 2025. The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) will host the platform beginning in autumn 2026. Open Research Europe provides a free…
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IOP Publishing announces 2025 Outstanding Reviewer AwardsIOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the recipients of its Outstanding Reviewer Awards for 2025, recognizing researchers who have delivered peer review reports over the past year. The awards highlight the essential contribution reviewers make in maintaining the quality, integrity, and rigor of published research.…
Read more Frontiers’ Editorial Ethics Leader Marie Soulière elected trustee of COPEFrontiers has announced that Marie Soulière, Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, has been elected as a Trustee of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Trustees are selected through an election process within COPE, reflecting the collective trust placed in expertise, leadership, and…
Read more Clarivate AI50 report highlights global leaders in AI inventionClarivate has introduced the AI50, a new benchmark identifying organizations with a strong presence in high-impact artificial intelligence invention, extending analysis released earlier in the company’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 report. The new ranking highlights how a small group of companies, universities, and…
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ResearchGate and Cambridge University Press expand Journal Home partnershipResearchGate and Cambridge University Press have expanded their Journal Home partnership after the first year of the program, increasing coverage to 29 journals and introducing ResearchGate’s Community Engagement Upgrade as part of the agreement. The expanded arrangement covers journals across medicine, psychiatry, engineering, and…
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ARL and CNI report explores strategic AI futures for research librariesThe Association of Research Libraries and the Coalition for Networked Information have released a report examining the strategic implications of AI for research libraries, outlining a set of near-term priorities for library leaders as AI becomes more deeply embedded in research…
Read more APS opens 10 journals in 2026 under Subscribe to Open modelThe American Physiological Society has met the 2026 target for its Subscribe to Open program, allowing 10 primary research journals to be made open access worldwide without article processing charges for authors. APS stated the result was made possible by continued support from institutional library partners that…
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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