COAR proposes multilingual semantic search to improve cross-language discovery of research outputs - November 7, 2025
COAR has published a paper presenting a multilingual semantic search approach for scholarly discovery and has opened a feedback period from November 6 to December 19, 2025. The paper has outlined an approach that retrieves information by meaning rather than by exact wording, enabling… Read More
Elsevier’s Researcher of the Future report highlights rising AI adoption, regional variations, and researcher mobility trends - November 5, 2025
Elsevier has published findings from its global Researcher of the Future survey, showing that fewer than half of researchers have sufficient time for research, yet believe artificial intelligence can transform their work when supported by effective governance and training. The Researcher of the Future -… Read More
IEEE global survey predicts Agentic AI will reach consumer mass market adoption by 2026 - November 5, 2025
A new IEEE global survey forecasts widespread consumer adoption of agentic AI by 2026, as the technology evolves into a mainstream Smart Assistant for everyday tasks. Respondents identified personal scheduling, data privacy management, health monitoring, and automated errands among the most common consumer uses expected to reach… Read More
Clarivate’s Pulse of the Library 2025 report shows rising AI adoption and stronger link between AI literacy and confidence in libraries - October 31, 2025
Clarivate Plc has released the Pulse of the Library 2025 report, revealing that libraries with structured AI literacy programs are advancing more confidently in adopting artificial intelligence technologies. The Pulse of the Library 2025 report, based on responses from more than 2,000 librarians across… Read More
Taylor & Francis and DataSeer report surge in open research adoption, with 52% of articles including data availability statements - October 24, 2025
A joint analysis by Taylor & Francis and DataSeer has found that more than half of the authors included a Data Availability Statement (DAS) in their journal article, signaling stronger adoption of open research practices than anticipated. The analysis indicates that researchers are increasingly… Read More
New ACM report urges global digital transformation for better government - October 24, 2025
The Association for Computing Machinery’s global Technology Policy Council has released TechBrief: Government Digital Transformation, the latest in a series of TechBriefs—short technical bulletins offering scientifically grounded perspectives on the impact and policy implications of specific technological developments in computing. The… Read More
OUP report highlights UK pupils’ need for guidance in identifying AI-generated misinformation - October 22, 2025
Oxford University Press has published a new report showing that fewer than half of UK pupils feel confident identifying accurate AI-generated information produced by artificial intelligence. The study, titled ‘Teaching the AI-Native Generation’, surveyed 2,000 students aged 13–18 across the UK and found that… Read More
Cambridge University Press calls for collective reform to secure the future of academic publishing - October 17, 2025
Cambridge University Press has released a report calling for coordinated global reform to ensure that academic publishing becomes more open, equitable, and sustainable. The report, titled ‘Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing’, warns that without urgent sector-wide action, the… Read More
World Economic Forum and Frontiers unveil top 10 emerging technologies for planetary health - October 17, 2025
The World Economic Forum and Frontiers have released a new report identifying ten emerging technologies with the potential to accelerate climate action, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable innovation within planetary boundaries. The inaugural publication, 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health,… Read More
EBSCO releases 2026 Serials Price Projection Report - October 10, 2025
EBSCO Information Services has released its 2026 Serials Price Projection Report, outlining expected price increases of 3.5% to 5.5% for scholarly journals before currency impact. The annual report provides libraries and publishers with market insights to guide budget planning and renewal strategies for the… Read More
