STM advances trusted research

As the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers, STM advances trusted research for the benefit of society. We do this by fostering collaboration and innovation among our members and the wider scholarly community. Our work is centered on four key strategic areas of activity:

 

 

Research Integrity

We see research integrity as the foundational pillar of scholarly communications — and strive to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of academic findings through policies, practices and stakeholder collaboration.

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Social Responsibility

STM’s Social Responsibility work drives collective actions across academic and scholarly publishing that will positively contribute to a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable world for both people and planet.

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Open Research

STM stands for advancing open and trusted research, where researchers and the rest of society can rely on information that is credible, accessible, linked and searchable in perpetuity.

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Standards & Technology

Our work here convenes STM members of all shapes and sizes to pool ideas, resources, experience and innovations to advance open, trusted research — together.

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Our Members

by the Numbers

~60%

percentage of English language papers published

152

members of all shapes and sizes

21

countries represented

CORE SERVICES

IP & copyright

STM’s General Counsel and Policy & Advocacy team monitor intellectual property laws, offering members guidance to advocate on copyright and intellectual property issues.

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Policy & advocacy

STM advocates for policies that advance trusted research. Through representation, policy analysis, lobbying and engagement, we promote openness, innovation and sustainability for our members.

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Strategic communications

STM helps shape the narrative for our industry, informing and supporting our members, and fostering engagement with key stakeholders across the greater academic research community.

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Events & training

STM’s events promote collaboration and innovation in the research ecosystem, providing virtual and in-person opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and professional development.

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STM Solutions

STM Solutions creates collaborative infrastructure and services for STM members and the broader community. It addresses industry challenges, accelerating innovation through shared solutions, prototyping and support.

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Early career community

This focuses on outreach and engagement for both new and experienced publishers in STM member companies. The Early Career Publishers Committee offers career development, mentoring and support for professional growth in the publishing industry.

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STM launches “Publishing Decoded” educational resource center

New resource offers an industry explainer for the scholarly publishing ecosystem where public understanding remains limited The STM Association today announced the launch of Publishing Decoded, an educational resource designed to explain what scholarly publishing comprises to stakeholders outside the publishing industry. Publishing Decoded showcases the extensive, often invisible infrastructure work that scholarly publishers provide to support the modern research ecosystem. The accessible microsite serves as an educational resource for journalists, policymakers, funders, and academic stakeholders, explaining how academic publishing operates today and the expanded role that modern publishers play in research. "Public understanding of scholarly publishing has historically been limited, but it's arguably more important today because of how technology—including AI—has evolved," said STM CEO Caroline Sutton. “Key decisions impacting scholarly publishing are often made and influenced by people outside the publishing industry—from policymakers to journalists to funding agencies. We hope Publishing Decoded will serve ...
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AIP Publishing joins the STM Integrity Hub to advance research integrity efforts

STM is pleased to welcome AIP Publishing to the STM Integrity Hub, a collaborative platform developed to help publishers detect potential threats to research integrity—especially those associated with paper mills.  AIP Publishing is a leading not-for-profit scholarly publisher serving the physical sciences community. With a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and ensure the quality and...
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Announcing the selected presenters for the upcoming STM Innovator Fair

Meet the 14 startups and companies selected to present at this year’s STM Innovator Fair – a cornerstone of the upcoming STM Innovation & Integrity Days in London, 9-10 December. Selected from a record-breaking number of submissions this year, these innovators showcase some of the most promising technologies and ideas shaping the future of trusted...
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Nov 03

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STM Social Responsibility knowledge sharing session – members only

We’re pleased to invite you to an STM Social Responsibility (members only) Knowledge Sharing Session —an informal and interactive event where you can: Learn about the STM Social Responsibility Committee’s vision and goals. Celebrate the impactful work of our Social Responsibility Task & Finish Groups through lightning talks and initiative showcases. Share your feedback and discover opportunities to get...

Nov 04

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8th JST/STM Seminar: Generative artificial intelligence for scholarly communication workflow:

The eighth annual joint seminar of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the International Association of STM Publishers (STM) Generative artificial intelligence for scholarly communication workflow: Utilizing generative AI for the advancement of academic journals Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) is increasingly being adopted across a wide range of professional fields to enhance and...

Dec 09

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STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2025

Building Tomorrow’s Research Integrity Framework Join us in London for STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days (formerly known as STM Week) where we will explore the breakthroughs that are transforming scholarly communication — and delve deeply into the latest trends, approaches and innovations in research integrity. This two-day event will be held at the BMA House...

Apr 22

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STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

Save the date — and chime in. Join us in Washington, DC on April 23-23 where together we will explore the topic of Scientific Publishing & the Industrial Shift: Are we future-ready? Are we fit for purpose for what lies ahead? We’d love to hear from you as we imagine the programme. Below, you’ll find...