PKP launches Publication Facts Label to support research integrity - May 13, 2026
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) has introduced the Publication Facts Label (PFL), a new tool designed to enhance transparency and credibility in scholarly publishing. Endorsed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the initiative was presented by open research consultant Alice Meadows. The… Read More
Knowledgespeak Editorial – Who Profits When the Article Becomes Intelligence? - May 12, 2026
Scholarly publishers have built mature commercial models around access: packages, renewals, entitlements, usage reporting, society support, version-of-record stewardship, and journal integrity. The harder, newer question is how to price and govern the intelligence derived from licensed content. That question now sits close to the commercial center of journal publishing. The… Read More
Taylor & Francis reports progress on sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing - May 12, 2026
Taylor & Francis has released its first sustainable impact report, Publishing with Purpose, outlining progress in sustainability, equity, and accessibility across its publishing operations. The report highlights reductions in environmental impact, initiatives to expand access to knowledge, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable… Read More
Frontiers study highlights detection gaps in papermill screening and need for multilayered defenses - May 12, 2026
A new study from Frontiers highlights the challenges of detecting papermill activity in scholarly publishing and emphasizes the need for a multilayered defense to safeguard research integrity. The study examined how artificial intelligence (AI) tools and human expertise can work together to identify fraudulent submissions. Frontiers analyzed… Read More
Preprints.org marks 10 years of advancing open research with MDPI - May 12, 2026
Preprints.org has reached its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the first article was posted on the platform. Over the past ten years, the server has become a widely used hub for early‑stage research, enabling scientists worldwide to share discoveries, access knowledge freely, and engage across disciplines.… Read More
Cureus outlines research integrity framework for ethical medical publishing - May 12, 2026
Cureus has introduced a new Research Integrity page that details the journal’s approach to maintaining ethical standards in medical publishing. The initiative emphasizes transparency, independent peer review, and responsible editorial oversight as essential components of trustworthy scientific communication. As global research output continues to expand, Cureus noted… Read More
