Knowledgespeak Editorial – Synthetic Data in Manuscripts: What Editors and Publishers Need to Check - May 26, 2026
Manuscripts that use synthetic data are likely to raise practical questions for journals before they raise policy questions for publishers. Synthetic data is data generated to resemble real-world data. It may be produced through statistical models, simulations, privacy-preserving methods, or AI systems that learn patterns from an existing dataset. In… Read More
Springer Nature provides free Ebola research access during WHO emergency declaration - May 26, 2026
Springer Nature has made a wide range of recent and relevant Ebola virus and disease research freely accessible following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. A dedicated online resource brings together key studies… Read More
AAP partners with Vermillio to address AI‑related copyright infringement - May 26, 2026
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has announced a partnership with the technology company Vermillio to document and facilitate the removal of infringing copies of literary works from online platforms. The initiative responds to the growing presence of unauthorized generative AI copies that reproduce… Read More
OAPEN and OpenAIRE partner to enhance monitoring and interoperability for Open Access Books - May 26, 2026
The OAPEN Foundation (OAPEN) and OpenAIRE have announced a partnership to deliver COUNTER‑conformant usage data for the OAPEN Library through OpenAIRE PROVIDE, while strengthening interoperability between open scholarly communication infrastructures. Through this collaboration, usage data for Open Access (OA) books in the OAPEN Library… Read More
AMA appoints Dr. John Wigneswaran as Chief Operating Officer - May 26, 2026
The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced the appointment of John Wigneswaran, MD, MBA, as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Wigneswaran, who has more than two decades of leadership experience at major healthcare organizations, will oversee business operations, health solutions, information… Read More
ResearchGate and SLACK Journals extend Journal Home partnership - May 26, 2026
ResearchGate and SLACK Journals, part of the Wyanoke Group, have announced the expansion of their Journal Home partnership to include SLACK’s full portfolio of proprietary journals. The decision follows a strong first year of collaboration, during which participating titles recorded notable increases in usage… Read More
