McGraw Hill introduces AI features in Connect platform for higher education - April 8, 2026
McGraw Hill has introduced new AI capabilities within McGraw Hill Connect, its digital course solution for higher education. One of the additions is Learning Coach, a conversational AI tutor developed in collaboration with Kyron Learning. The tool provides real-time support through text and video,… Read More
George Washington University announces 16th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference - April 8, 2026
The 16th George Washington (GW) Ethics in Publishing Conference will take place on October 22, 2026, with a possible second half-day session on October 23, 2026. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person participation at the George Washington University Arlington Education Center in… Read More
ARC updates open access policy with stricter requirements effective July 2026 - April 8, 2026
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has released an update to its Open Access Policy, strengthening requirements to ensure that publicly funded research is accessible. The revised policy reflects national and international practices while accounting for differences across disciplines, publishing models, and cultural considerations. The… Read More
EBSCO report highlights trust gap between evidence-based AI and general AI in healthcare - April 8, 2026
EBSCO Clinical Decisions has released a report ‘The Clinician-Patient Trust Dynamic in the Era of AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support (AI-CDS),’ based on surveys of 1,000 United States clinicians and 1,000 consumers conducted in December 2025. The findings show that 80% of clinicians trust evidence-based… Read More
NISO CREC recommended practice named finalist for 2026 SSP EPIC Awards - April 8, 2026
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that its Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-45-2024) has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) EPIC Awards in the Research Integrity Tools… Read More
ResearchGate and AIP Publishing expand journal home partnership across full portfolio with OA and Community Upgrades - April 8, 2026
ResearchGate and AIP Publishing have expanded their Journal Home partnership to cover AIP Publishing’s full portfolio of journals, including open access (OA), hybrid, and subscription titles. The expanded agreement includes the activation of additional features such as the Community Engagement Upgrade (CEU) and the… Read More
