Research Integrity

Ensuring the reliability, reproducibility and transparency of research

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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Recommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation

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Best Practices for Guest Editors / Issue Validation and Audit

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Feasibility of technical solutions for the detection of falsified images in research

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Inside STM’s November visit to Japan: key themes, takeaways & what’s next

In early November, STM CEO Caroline Sutton spent several days in Tokyo meeting with funders, government leaders, research agencies, and publishing groups — alongside delegates from STM’s Japan Chapter. As in last year’s visit, the conversations were productive, wide-ranging, and grounded in strong local partnerships. And while open science dominated the agenda in 2024, this year the spotlight had clearly shifted to AI, research integrity, and the evolving policy landscape in Japan.  Government: A New Five-Year Plan and a Changing Landscape  One of the most important conversations took place with Professor Kohei Miyazono, the new Chief Executive Member of Japan’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. With his background as a journal editor and society president, he brings a nuanced understanding of scholarly publishing to the table.  Japan’s next Five-Year Plan
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New this year: Research Integrity Workshops added to I&I Days lineup

We’re excited to introduce a new element to this year’s Innovation & Integrity Days program: a series of expert-led Research Integrity workshops, debuting on 9 December during the afternoon of the STM Innovator Fair.  This addition comes in direct response to feedback from recent attendees looking for more applied, research-integrity-focused learning ahead of STM Research Integrity Day (10 December). These optional interactive...
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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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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...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

Save the date — and chime in. Join us in Washington, DC on April 22-23 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...

STM Dinner & Conference 2026 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE!   What’s this?  Every year, the STM Community convenes in Frankfurt for STM’s Annual Conference — held conveniently right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. It brings together academic publishers, innovators, societies, funders, and universities with a common goal: advancing trusted research.  What to expect? First, a welcoming dinner on Monday, 5 October, gives...