OA2020 working group examines financial flows to advance equitable investment in open access publishing - February 18, 2026
As the global transition to open access continues, OA2020 has launched a collaborative effort to examine how financial flows in scholarly publishing can be realigned to support equitable and transparent open dissemination. Despite substantial funds circulating within the scholarly communication ecosystem, these resources remain largely structured around… Read More
World Scientific launches Nano Micro Mechanics Review with global editorial leadership and rapid peer-review model - February 18, 2026
World Scientific Publishing has announced the continued development of Nano Micro Mechanics Review (NMMR), an international peer-reviewed journal focused on mechanics across nano-, micro-, and continuum scales. The journal debuted its inaugural volume in 2025 under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Professor Shaker A. Meguid… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – After AI Disclosure Comes Clarity: Why Classification Will Define the Future of Research Publishing - February 17, 2026
Momentum around AI disclosure in scholarly research is unmistakable. What was once encouraged is rapidly becoming required. Authors are being asked to state whether AI tools were used in drafting, analysis, or content preparation. Editorial policies are evolving. Submission systems are being updated. Transparency is gaining ground. Yet a new… Read More
Wolters Kluwer unveils Medi-Span Expert AI with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for digital health - February 17, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Health unveiled plans for Medi-Span® Expert AI, which is designed to deliver medication intelligence from Medi-Span for digital health tech developers. Medi-Span, from the makers of UpToDate®, is described as a leading solution used and trusted… Read More
Frontiers outlines research integrity work in 2025 on papermills, fast-churn science, and AI - February 17, 2026
A Frontiers research integrity blog has reviewed 2025 as a demanding and transformative year, outlining how emerging challenges including papermills, fast-churn science, and the responsible use of AI were addressed. The blog states that this work has reshaped the organization’s approach to research integrity and is laying… Read More
Columbia University Libraries open access agreement offers 5% APC and CPC discount with IGI Global Scientific Publishing - February 17, 2026
IGI Global Scientific Publishing has entered into an open access publishing agreement with Columbia University Libraries. Through the agreement, Columbia University-affiliated authors receive a 5% discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs) and Chapter Processing Charges (CPCs) when publishing in IGI Global Scientific Publishing’s Open… Read More
