Knowledgespeak Editorial – AI Is Scaling Editorial Judgment for a Post-APC World - April 7, 2026
Article Processing Charges (APCs) have long been understood as a funding mechanism for open access. Within editorial operations, they have also played a quieter role by shaping submission behavior before manuscripts reach editorial systems. That moderating effect is now weakening, not because APCs are disappearing, but because the conditions that… Read More
Cambridge Inspire 2026 driving innovation in Education, Publishing and Ethical AI - April 7, 2026
An annual edtech event rebranded “Inspire” on digital advances in publishing and education has brought together thousands of Cambridge colleagues in person and online. Keynote sessions from speakers across technology and education examined approaches to developing critical thinking, supporting sustainable innovation, and identifying practical uses of AI. Exhibitions and workshops… Read More
F1000 expands Open Research Africa publishing platform now open to all African Authors - April 7, 2026
Open Research Africa (ORA), a platform developed by F1000 and the Science for Africa Foundation, has expanded its submission eligibility to include articles with at least one author based in Africa regardless of funding source. Previously, submissions were limited to research supported by designated… Read More
2026 EPIC Awards finalists announced across publishing, information technology, and communications categories - April 7, 2026
Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, & Communications (EPIC) Awards. The awards, now in their second year, recognize contributions to scholarly publishing through creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Finalists were selected across five main categories, each with multiple subcategories. Winners will be… Read More
ACM launches AI Letters to accelerate AI research - April 7, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), has published the inaugural issue of ACM AI Letters (AILET), a new journal designed to support the rapid publication of AI research results. The publication aims to serve as a premier venue for timely, impactful contributions, addressing a… Read More
JMIR Publications appoints Amy Shirong Lu as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Serious Games - April 7, 2026
JMIR Publications has announced the appointment of Dr Amy Shirong Lu as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Serious Games, strengthening leadership for the journal within the digital health and scholarly publishing landscape. Dr. Amy Shirong Lu serves as an associate professor at Northeastern University, holding joint appointments in communication… Read More
