AI-assisted research can leave publisher usage reports telling only part of the story. Direct human activity remains meaningful, while machine requests may reflect processing that never matters to the researcher. Publishers increasingly need to interpret both quiet and busy signals without assuming either one fully describes an article’s role in the research task.
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Elsevier launches Nora AI to enhance evidence-based learning in healthcare educationElsevier has announced the launch of Nora AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant designed to make trusted, evidence-based learning support more accessible for healthcare students and educators. Integrated into Elsevier eBooks through VitalSource’s Bookshelf® platform, Nora AI enables users to ask questions and receive contextualized,…
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ALA opens call for proposals for 2027 Annual Conference & ExhibitionThe American Library Association (ALA) has announced the opening of its call for education program and poster proposals for the ALA 2027 Annual Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 24–28, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Annual Conference will address pressing challenges and opportunities…
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Company of Biologists renews Read & Publish agreement with SANLiC for three more yearsThe Company of Biologists has renewed its Read & Publish Open Access agreement with the South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC) for a further three years, extending a successful collaboration first established in South Africa with the support of its regional representative,…
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EIFL renews agreement with Éclat EngineeringEIFL has renewed its agreement with Éclat Engineering, ensuring that libraries and consortia in 36 partner countries will continue to benefit from discounted access to two key products—MyLOFT and MyDiscovery—through December 2029. MyLOFT (My Library on Fingertips) is…
Read more UMass Boston’s Healey Library expands open access book publishingUMass Boston faculty will soon have new opportunities to publish their books as open access through pioneering agreements led by Healey Library. The initiative aims to make scholarship freely available worldwide while enhancing the visibility of the university’s research. Healey Library has long supported…
Read more American College of Cardiology appoints Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli as Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Cardiovascular InterventionsThe American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Mohamad Alkhouli, MD, MBA, as the new Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Alkhouli, an internationally recognized leader in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular research, brings more than a decade of editorial experience to the role. As Editor-in-Chief,…
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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