Liverpool University Press (LUP) has partnered with Wiley to implement Research Exchange as its publishing platform. LUP is the first external publisher to adopt the system, which is already used by more than 1,500 journals published by Wiley and its partners to manage submissions, screening, and peer review.
Founded in 1899, LUP publishes over 50 journals, 200 books, and multiple digital collections annually across the humanities and social sciences. The collaboration is intended to support the scaling of its journals programme while introducing advanced integrity screening and streamlined editorial workflows.
Emma Burridge, Journals & Online Manager at LUP, noted that the platform’s screening tools would help address common research integrity challenges, particularly those arising from the use of assistive AI. She explained that the move was expected to reduce administrative burdens on editors, allowing them to focus more on editorial responsibilities while ensuring the production of rigorous and trusted research. Burridge also highlighted that the customizable workflows and user-friendly interface had been key factors in the decision, and that the support provided during the transition had been reassuring. She added that the collaboration could also contribute to Wiley’s ongoing development of the platform.
LUP will begin migrating its journals to Research Exchange in May 2026, using a phased approach to maintain continuity of service and minimize disruption for editors and authors.
Todd Toler, Vice President of Product & Market Strategy at Wiley, stated that one of the platform’s main goals was to provide publishers with access to advanced AI-enabled technology that safeguards research integrity and enhances the publishing experience. He emphasized that LUP’s editorial teams would play a role in shaping the platform’s future development to ensure it continues to meet user needs.
Research Exchange integrates submission management, peer review coordination, and integrity screening within a single environment. Its iterative development model allows for rapid feature deployment, while flexible configuration options enable journals to adapt workflows to their requirements, maintaining reliability and security in scholarly publishing.
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