What we do

Informed decisions. Progress. Societal wellbeing. Trusted science underpins it all.

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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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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The Latest from STM

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Strengthening global collaboration: Caroline Sutton’s annual visit to Japan highlights key advances in Open Access and scholarly communication 

Caroline Sutton’s annual visit to Japan in late October was, as always, a productive journey marked by a full agenda of strategic meetings, collaborations and community engagement.  At-a-glance: a packed itinerary  Caroline’s itinerary included high-level external meetings with key government bodies like the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology…

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New report: Feasibility of technical solutions for the detection of falsified images in research

Amidst the ongoing issues of research integrity and paper mills, image integrity is a growing concern. The rise of generative AI poses significant additional risks, as it allows for the generation of images and other types of data that are very hard — if not impossible — to detect with current technologies. For this reason,…

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Intellectual property for EU innovation: Joint high-level statement

We are proud to join forces with leading voices from industry, academia, and think tanks in calling for transformative EU policies that empower inventors and creators. Our joint statement emphasizes the urgent need to make Europe the premier destination for innovation, with intellectual property rights serving as the cornerstone of sustainable growth. We believe that…

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New Report: A Third Transformation? Generative AI and Scholarly Publishing

We’re excited to share the release of A Third Transformation? Generative AI and Scholarly Publishing, a new report from Ithaka S+R that builds on earlier insights into the second digital transformation of scholarly publishing. Supported by STM Solutions and STM members — specifically American Chemical Society, IEEE, Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis Group and…

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