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In the media | The Scholarly Kitchen: “Call for Feedback: STM Task & Finish Group (TFG) Image-type Taxonomy for Alt Text”

“The STM Association Alt Text Task & Finish Group (TFG) is excited to share its draft image-type taxonomy for scholarly images for comment and feedback. This taxonomy is a collaborative effort by members of the STM Association to develop a comprehensive classification system for images in scholarly publishing. In part, it is intended to assist authors...
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Report on China’s OA Journal and Early Warning Lists

Shuai Yan, with co-authors Mark Robertson (STM) and Eric Na (IET), has published the third report on developments in scholarly publishing in China. Over the past decade, several Open Access (OA) journal white lists have been developed in China, including the GoOA Fully OA Journal White List (GoOA), the International OA Journal Recommended List (OARL),…

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STM and ISTIC launch joint Open Research Fund

STM and ISTIC Launch Joint Open Research Fund to Advance Scholarly Integrity and Innovation On September 26, 2024, the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) and the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing, marking a significant step toward deepening collaboration between…

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STM APAC Conference – Advancing Open Science in the Region

On June 17, 2025, STM co-hosted its inaugural APAC Conference in Beijing in partnership with CNPIEC and supported by Society of China University Journals. Themed “Open Driven by Innovation,” the event brought together over 300 leaders in research, publishing, and library services to chart a collaborative, innovative future for open science in the Asia-Pacific region. …

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PubTech 2025 – Technology Driving the Future of Academic Publishing

On June 16, 2025, STM supported the 3rd PubTech Conference in Beijing, aligning with global partners to explore how technological innovation is reshaping scholarly publishing. Organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) and co-organized with the Society of China University Journals and APPA Key Laboratory, this year’s PubTech focused for…

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China chapter hosts the first in-person meeting of 2025

On the afternoon of March 27, the China Chapter of STM held its first in-person meeting of 2025 at the CAS Library. Nearly 50 member representatives of STM attended the meeting. The first session of the meeting was chaired by Dr. Yan Shuai, the STM China Consultant. Professor Yang Liying, Director of the Department of…

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Take a look at how China’s scientific publishing ecosystem is evolving

Last year, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) released phase II of their Excellence Action Plan (EAP) for scientific, technical and medical journals. Shuai Yan and Mark Robertson of STM, with colleagues from the Society of China University Journals and Science China Press, have prepared a report to get you up to speed…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Image type taxonomy for scholarly images

10th February 2026

A new, community-led image type taxonomy for scholarly images: open consultation We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar on image type taxonomy for scholarly images, hosted by the STM Association Alt Text Accessibility Task & Finish Group. This session will provide an overview of a new, community-led classification for scholarly images, which...
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Towards the next 25 years of impact: Join the Research4Life 25th Anniversary Town Hall

12th March 2026

For 25 years, Research4Life and its partners have transformed the global research landscape by advancing access, equity, and impact for researchers and institutions worldwide. This work delivers powerful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and supports the STM SDG Sustainability Roadmap. Join us on 12 March at 13:00 GMT to explore how we’re advancing global...
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