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

147

members of all shapes and sizes

17

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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Share your input | CUSAP Survey now live

Scholarly publishers are committed to maintaining the integrity of the published Version of Record. With the rise of alternative copies available through Institutional Repositories and other platforms, it's crucial that repositories are promptly notified when important updates—such as retractions or corrections—are made to the official record. To address this, the International Association of STM Publishers (STM) is leading an initiative titled the Content-update Signaling and Alerting Protocol (CUSAP). This project aims to keep repositories and the wider research community informed of any critical changes to published literature. We’re seeking direct feedback from Institutional Repositories and other potential users who would benefit from this alert system. Your insights will shape the future of CUSAP and enhance its value to the scholarly community. Take our brief survey by 22 November to share your insights. Learn more about CUSAP. 👉 Please help spread the word so we can gather wide-ranging feedback! Share this post with ...
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The STM Conference Frankfurt 2024: Advancing Trusted Research in the era of AI

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us this October for the STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt: a night of connection over dinner, followed by a full day of ideation, collaboration and connection—right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year, we’ve tailored a program that delves into the theme: Advancing Trusted Research in the AI...
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Announcing Donna Okubo’s Arrival to the STM Team

We are pleased to announce that Donna Okubo has joined the STM team serving in a newly-established role of STM Community Engagement Manager. Donna will be working closely with a diverse range of stakeholder groups across the STM universe, including STM members, funders, allied organizations, and partners. Her charge is to enhance our community by...
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Oct 31

7th JST/STM Seminar: Machine Readability in Scholarly Communications

Articles published in journals either in paper or PDF format can be read and understood by researchers, but not by machines. To enhance efficiency, accessibility, and reproducibility in the scientific ecosystem, research articles must be machine-readable allowing for automated data extraction, analysis, and integration, and also for advanced computational tools like AI to uncover new...

Nov 07

STM Preservation Webinar

In celebration of Preservation Day, November 7th STM will be hosting a preservation webinar: More Work To Be Done: Digital Preservation Challenges and Opportunities Preservation of scholarly publications is a key responsibility for publishers and librarians and an essential component of ensuring the consistency and longevity of the scholarly record. While preservation processes are often...

Dec 03

STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2024

Trust Beyond the Manuscript Join us in London for STM’s Innovator Fair & Trust beyond the manuscript day (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 Congress...

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Advanced Course in Journal Publishing | Asia 2025

Who should attend? This course is designed to meet the needs of Early Career Publishers looking to advance their careers. To gain the most benefit from the course, participants should have one to three years of scholarly publishing experience. Those with more experience can use this as an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and gain...

Apr 02

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday 2nd – Thursday 3rd April 2025 STM community. Will you join us?      What’s this? STM’s Annual US Conference is an inspired convening of individuals and organisations committed to advancing trusted research — academic publishers, learned societies, funders, university presses, government bodies and innovators — from across the globe for...

Oct 13

STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 13 – 14 October 2025 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. Monday 13th October 2025 | Evening Dinner to be held at the Westin Grand Frankfurt Individual spaces are available for purchase with your conference registration...