EASE launches SDG Checklist to support progress tracking on UN Sustainable Development Goals - July 21, 2025
The European Association of Science Editors (EASE) has released an SDG Checklist, developed jointly by its Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Committee and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. The tool is designed to assist editors and publishers in monitoring and reporting their contributions toward… Read More
Springer Nature introduces new tool to detect non-standard phrases in scholarly submissions - July 18, 2025
Springer Nature has implemented a new tool across its journals and books to detect non-standard phrases in submitted manuscripts. This initiative is part of the publisher's broader strategy to strengthen research integrity and protect the reliability of the scholarly record. The tool identifies phrases that appear overly… Read More
Library Publishing Coalition releases updated research agenda to support evolving publishing practices - July 18, 2025
The Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) has released the second edition of its Library Publishing Research Agenda, offering an updated roadmap to support evidence-based practices. This revised edition builds on the original 2020 version, reflecting developments across key areas of library publishing… Read More
Pearson establishes innovation lab to advance emerging learning technologies - July 17, 2025
Pearson has announced the launch of Pearson Lab, a dedicated research and development space focused on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in education. Located within Pearson’s London offices, the Lab is designed to drive innovation in learning for both academic and professional contexts, with a global… Read More
COAR launches International Repository Directory to support open science infrastructure - July 11, 2025
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) formally launched the International Repository Directory (IRD) on July 8, 2025, establishing a central source of verified information about repositories worldwide. The IRD is designed to serve as an accurate and up-to-date reference point for the global repository landscape, supporting… Read More
Ex Libris unveils revamped Primo discovery interface with user-driven features - July 10, 2025
Ex Libris, a Clarivate company, has introduced the Primo Next Discovery Experience User Interface, a redesigned academic library discovery system developed in close partnership with the library community. The new interface was informed by feedback from a dedicated UX focus group, 12 design partners,… Read More
COPE and STM release new guidance to support integrity in guest-edited collections - July 9, 2025
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) have published two new resources aimed at strengthening editorial integrity in guest-edited collections. These collections—often released as special issues or themed volumes curated by subject experts—play a… Read More
Cochrane introduces online learning module on rapid reviews - July 9, 2025
Cochrane has launched a new interactive learning module designed to guide researchers and health decision makers in producing rapid reviews, an increasingly vital method for delivering timely health evidence. The module, which takes 90–120 minutes to complete, introduces learners to the principles and practical considerations of conducting… Read More
ProQuest launches Ebook Central Reader App to enhance secure, accessible offline ebook use across platforms - June 27, 2025
ProQuest, part of Clarivate, has launched a new Ebook Central Reader App, aimed at improving offline access to digital academic content through a secure and accessible interface across mobile and desktop operating systems. Developed in collaboration with library development partners, the app is designed to meet the… Read More
Elsevier launches Embase AI to streamline biomedical research discovery - June 26, 2025
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, has introduced Embase AI, a generative AI–enabled extension of its flagship biomedical literature database, Embase. The platform is designed to simplify the process of discovering, analyzing, and synthesizing insights from biomedical literature, clinical trials, and… Read More
