Sage and OpenEvidence collaborate to provide peer-reviewed research at point of care - September 30, 2026
Sage, an independent academic publisher of peer‑reviewed research across health, medical, and social sciences, has announced a partnership with OpenEvidence, a widely used medical AI platform among U.S. physicians. The agreement will make content from more than 300 Sage journals available within OpenEvidence, enabling… Read More
EASE Türkiye events explore Peer Review Capacity and Quality - September 25, 2026
As part of Peer Review Week 2026, EASE Türkiye organized two online events under the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The sessions brought together researchers, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders in scholarly publishing to discuss inclusivity, sustainability, and quality in peer review. A total of 193 participants… Read More
Peer Review Week highlights the enduring role of reviewers in the AI era - September 15, 2026
During Peer Review Week, the annual global event that underscores the importance of peer review, IOP Publishing (IOPP) emphasized the continuing contribution of reviewers in maintaining trust in science in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI reshapes the research and publishing landscape,… Read More
Peer Review Week 2026 to address capacity challenges in volume, speed, and quality - September 8, 2026
Peer Review Week (PRW) 2026 will be held from September 14–18, 2026, bringing together the global scholarly community to examine the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The theme reflects growing pressures across the research ecosystem. Rising submission volumes and expectations for faster decision‑making are… Read More
Portland Press migrates peer review workflows to ScholarOne Manuscripts - August 5, 2026
Silverchair has announced a new partnership with Portland Press Limited, the publishing arm of the Biochemical Society, to implement ScholarOne Manuscripts as the manuscript management solution for its journal portfolio. Portland Press handles more than 5,000 submissions annually across five journals… Read More
IOP Publishing introduces tool to detect duplicate peer reviews - May 6, 2026
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has developed a machine‑learning tool designed to detect duplicate peer review reports, addressing concerns about reviewer fraud and safeguarding research integrity in scholarly publishing. Duplicate peer reviews occur when the same report is submitted for multiple manuscripts, undermining the reliability of peer review. In… Read More
IOP Publishing announces 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Awards - March 27, 2026
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the recipients of its Outstanding Reviewer Awards for 2025, recognizing researchers who have delivered peer review reports over the past year. The awards highlight the essential contribution reviewers make in maintaining the quality, integrity, and rigor of published research.… Read More
JMIR Publications launches peer review rewards program - February 6, 2026
JMIR Publications has introduced the new Karma Reviewer Rewards Program, describing it as a merit-based system designed to recognize high-quality peer review. The announcement states that peer reviewers provide critical expertise required to support the integrity of scientific discovery. The Karma Reviewer Rewards Program… Read More
Cureus outlines peer review process focused on speed and editorial rigor - January 12, 2026
Cureus has published a detailed overview of the peer review process used across the journal, addressing common author questions regarding publication speed and quality standards in medical publishing. In an academic publishing environment where peer review decisions can take several months, Cureus has designed a technology-optimized workflow… Read More
Frontiers whitepaper reports widespread AI use in peer review and calls for policy updates - December 17, 2025
Frontiers has published a whitepaper reporting that 53% of peer reviewers now use AI tools and outlining the need for publishing policy to adapt. The whitepaper, titled 'Unlocking AI’s untapped potential: responsible innovation in research and publishing,' reports that AI has rapidly become part… Read More
