Springer Nature expands AI tools across publishing workflow to boost author satisfaction - March 13, 2026
Springer Nature has expanded the use of AI tools across its publishing workflow, reporting reduced friction in the publishing process and increased author satisfaction. In 2025, more than 1.5 million research papers were supported by nearly 60 AI tools used for screening, editorial evaluation, retention, and research… Read More
DOAJ and Crossref renew partnership on scholarly metadata - March 13, 2026
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Crossref have renewed their partnership with new objectives focused on improving scholarly metadata and expanding support for journals in low- and middle-income countries. The organizations stated that the renewed collaboration reflects a shared commitment to improving… Read More
ALPSP announces winners of 2026 University Press Rising Star Award - March 13, 2026
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers has announced the winners of the ALPSP University Press Rising Star Award 2026. The recipients are Grace Balfour-Harle, Senior Desk Editor at Edinburgh University Press; Heather Ramsay, Senior Marketing Executive at Edinburgh University Press; and Alice Tradewell, Books Marketing… Read More
The Company of Biologists launches perpetual journal archive with 34,000 articles - March 13, 2026
The Company of Biologists has launched a fully accessible journal archive that provides institutions with perpetual access to more than 34,000 articles published between 1853 and 2004. The archive covers the publisher’s three established journals — Development, Journal of Cell Science, and Journal of Experimental Biology. Together,… Read More
JMIR Publications appoints Sara Simblett as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Neurotechnology - March 13, 2026
JMIR Publications has appointed Dr. Sara Simblett as Editor-in-Chief of JMIR Neurotechnology. Dr. Simblett is a clinical academic whose work focuses on digital health innovation, patient engagement, and the integration of technology into neuropsychology and broader mental health services. Her research combines clinical psychology, implementation science, and… Read More
Wiley releases 2026 Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs database - March 12, 2026
Wiley has announced the 2026 release of Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs, GC-MS spectral database used by forensic laboratories worldwide for rapid identification of illicit substances. The company stated that the landscape of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) continues to evolve, with increasing numbers of… Read More
