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STM Report: Trusted Identity in Academic Publishing
Creators and Rightsholders Call for Responsible Implementation of AI Act to Protect Innovation and Cultural Sectors
Yesterday, STM signed a joint letter alongside a broad coalition of creators and rightsholders across Europe, uniting our voices to support the responsible implementation of the AI Act. Here, we look to uphold ethical innovation that strengthens both AI and the EU’s cultural and creative sectors. Access the letter here.
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…
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…
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…
The STM Integrity Hub: 2.5 years in
It’s been 2.5 years since the launch of the STM Integrity Hub, and the progress made has been remarkable, thanks to a truly collaborative effort. With over 35 supporting organizations and more than 100 participants from various working groups and task forces, the STM Integrity Hub stands as a testament to the power of community…
STM comments on the report on “access and re-use of scientific publications and data”
Brussels, Belgium – The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) acknowledges the recent release of the report, “Improving access to and reuse of R&I results”, authorized by the European Commission. While STM fully agrees with the intent of the PPMi-led effort, the trade organisation has multiple concerns with the final report and…
STM Trends 2028 is now live
[Excerpted from the Scholarly Kitchen, April 24, 2024 by Todd Carpenter] Flourishing in a Machine-intermediated World: The STM Trends Report When some of the leading technology minds in scholarly publishing gather each fall to polish their crystal orbs, the outcome has always been an invigorating and enlightening experience. This year, it has proved no different….
STM joins the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC)
STM has signed on as a member of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC), joining other influential organisations to work towards a more diverse scholarly publishing industry. C4DISC believes in valuing the skills and viewpoints of professionals from diverse backgrounds who have historically had less representation in scholarly communications. This approach…
IJJ Aalbersberg to step down as STM committee chair
Following more than a decade of leadership within STM, most recently as chair of the Standards and Technology Committee (STeC), IJsbrand Jan Aalbersberg will step down from the position, in connection with his departure from Elsevier. IJsbrand Jan has been one of the driving forces behind STM’s work on standards and technology, and STM would…
STM welcomes landmark EU AI Act vote | Joint statement
Today, the European Parliament made a significant stride in the governance of artificial intelligence with the final approval of the Artificial Intelligence Act, a world-first legislation intended to regulate the development and use of AI and sets an example for responsible AI governance. STM welcomes the vote and endorses the Act’s positioning on the necessity…