Research Solutions partners with University of Pretoria to launch Scite in Africa - March 17, 2026
Research Solutions has expanded operations into Africa through a new partnership with the University of Pretoria, which has adopted the Scite AI research platform under a three-year agreement signed in December 2025. The agreement establishes the University of Pretoria as the first South African institution to deploy… Read More
Springer Nature expands AI tools across publishing workflow to boost author satisfaction - March 13, 2026
Springer 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… Read More
DOAJ and Crossref renew partnership on scholarly metadata - March 13, 2026
The 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… Read More
ALPSP announces winners of 2026 University Press Rising Star Award - March 13, 2026
The 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 articles - March 13, 2026
The 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,… Read More
JMIR Publications appoints Sara Simblett as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Neurotechnology - March 13, 2026
JMIR 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 More
