AI is creating an aftermarket for scholarly content as agents act on figures, methods, citations, datasets, metadata and usage signals beyond the article page. This can improve discovery, assessment, integrity checking and reuse. The publishing test is whether provenance, rights, versioning, correction status, context and accountability remain attached to each reusable scholarly unit.
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Springer Nature report highlights global reach of China’s open access researchA new regional white paper from Springer Nature highlights the growing international impact of China’s open access (OA) research, particularly in the Global South. The report, Open for Impact: China’s Gold Open Access Boosting Global Innovation and Supporting the Global South, shows that by July 2025, nearly…
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AAPG and GeoScienceWorld finalize Datapages mergerThe American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and GeoScienceWorld (GSW) announced that the Datapages Board of Directors and the AAPG Executive Committee have approved the merger of Datapages into GeoScienceWorld. The merger combines two established geoscience publishing resources. Datapages contributes a long‑standing archive of…
Read more ACM expands speaker lineup for AI Leadership SummitThe Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced eight additional speakers for its inaugural AI Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place August 30–September 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to examine critical issues surrounding artificial intelligence.…
Read more ALA special report examines generative AI policies in librariesThe American Library Association (ALA) has released a Special Report titled Creating Generative AI Policies: A Guide for Public and Academic Libraries, published by ALA Editions. The report addresses the challenges of developing policies for a rapidly evolving technology while emphasizing the urgency of…
Read moreEverything you need to know in the scholarly publishing space, all in one place. Browse our collection of resources featuring articles, whitepapers and presentations relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Our collection of resources covers topics such as Open Access publishing, Research Publishing, peer review and author support for Scholarly communication, and AI-ML/NLP in Scholarly communication.
Diamond Open Access: Global Paradigm Shift in Scholarly Publishing
Diamond Open Access is an innovative model that ensures research outputs are freely accessible without imposing financial burdens on authors and readers. UNESCO assists Member States in formulating Open Access policies, and the Global Summit on Diamond Open Access held in Toluca, Mexico in October 2023 provided a global platform…
Generative AI in Scholarly Publishing – Exploring Opportunities & Addressing Threats
Generative AI is rapidly advancing with models like ChatGPT, LLaMA, and BERT, driven by progress in deep learning, computing power, and extensive datasets. These advancements enable AI to generate increasingly sophisticated and human-like outputs, impacting industries from virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and smart homes. Beyond individual applications, AI is…
Browse our events calendar to plan your attendance at the most relevant events in the scholarly publishing industry. This section contains a collection of seminars, conferences, discussions, webinars, and annual meetings to enable you to be seen at the most relevant events.
The 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 7–11, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as the world's leading international marketplace for content, publishing, and media. Bringing together publishers, authors, literary agents, technology providers, rights professionals, and content innovators from around the globe, the event provides a premier platform…
Read MoreThe STM Dinner & Conference 2026 will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 5–6, 2026, immediately preceding the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year’s theme, Operationalising Trust, will explore how trust in research can be designed, governed, and demonstrated across borders, technologies, and institutions. Discussions will address policy alignment, responsible…
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