STM Association introduces a digital identity framework to enhance research integrity - March 17, 2025
The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) has released a Researcher Identity Verification Framework for community consultation. The framework proposes measures to verify researcher identities to prevent fraudulent submissions, paper mill activity, and research misconduct. Historically, scholarly publishing has relied on… Read More
AAP urges White House to prioritize copyright in AI Action Plan - March 17, 2025
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to a request for information regarding the Biden Administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. The association’s response underscores the importance of strong… Read More
Emerald Publishing shortlisted for British Book Awards 2025 - March 17, 2025
Academic publisher Emerald Publishing has been shortlisted for Academic, Educational, and Professional Publisher of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards (Nibbies). The recognition follows a year of major milestones for Emerald, including: • The acquisition of Information Age Publishing, expanding its academic portfolio. • The… Read More
EDP Sciences reaffirms commitment to research integrity amid industry challenges - March 17, 2025
EDP Sciences has reaffirmed its strong commitment to research integrity following recent concerns over the credibility of certain conference proceedings and publications. Addressing these issues, the publisher has taken decisive steps, including immediate retractions, increased editorial oversight, and the adoption of advanced integrity-checking tools, to uphold the… Read More
Milner Library expands open-access publishing support with new agreements - March 17, 2025
Milner Library, the academic library of Illinois State University (ISU), has expanded its open-access publishing agreements with Springer Nature and Wiley, increasing financial support for ISU researchers. Since 2021, Milner Library’s Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers have covered over 115 articles,… Read More
AIAA partners with Kudos to enhance author visibility and research impact - March 17, 2025
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has partnered with Kudos, a platform for showcasing research, to help authors expand the reach and impact of their work. Through this collaboration, AIAA authors can: • Use plain-language summaries to increase accessibility. • Leverage search… Read More
