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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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STM report: Trusted Identity in Academic Publishing

As the digital landscape evolves, the foundational trust that has long supported academic publishing faces new vulnerabilities. Rising cases of identity fraud and integrity breaches are challenging the scholarly community to protect research integrity without imposing unnecessary burdens on genuine contributors. In response, STM Solutions released Trusted Identity in Academic Publishing: The Central Role of…

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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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The next step for the STM Integrity Hub

Today marks the launch of the first iteration of the STM Integrity hub’s papermill detection tool, one of a number of initiatives that publishers are developing to ensure the integrity of the publication record.  Read the full article at Springer Nature.

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Detection tool developed to fight flood of fake academic papers

Read the full article at Financial Times,

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Research Paper: Data Quality in Research

A framework of the roles and processes in research data quality, and areas of focus for the future. Regardless of the field of study, sharing data is one of the most fundamental aspects of maintaining the integrity of research. The availability of research data plays a vital role in ensuring reproducibility and the ongoing development…

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The STM Integrity Hub Launch | Scholarly Kitchen

Last week, STM Solutions launched a prototype of the STM Integrity Hub during an online webinar. The STM Integrity Hub is a collaboration space where publishers can jointly solve issues in the area of research integrity. Read the full article at The Scholarly Kitchen.

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Tackling paper mills and bogus research: Some things are better done together

Today marks the launch of the first phase in a new initiative from the STM Association and its members to address publication manipulation: the STM Integrity Hub.  Read the full article at Springer Nature.

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Increasing confidence and trust in research: cracking down on misconduct

According to Retraction Watch, a website which keeps tabs on research papers withdrawn from scientific journals, from the millions of papers published every year, about 30,000 retractions have been added to the Retraction Watch database.  Read the full article at IOP Publishing.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2025

9th to 10th December 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...
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STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

22nd to 23rd April 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...
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