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Manuscript Manager joins STM Integrity Hub

Jan 8, 2024 – THE HAGUE, Netherlands: STM Solutions today announced the integration of Manuscript Manager, a peer review system for academic journals, into the STM Integrity Hub. This integration enables publishers to establish automated feeds of their submitted content to the Hub. Here, the content is screened for various integrity issues, such as submissions…

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STM 2023 Rewind | A quick recap

A toast to our members As we approach the winter break, we invite you to join us for a brief journey: a three-minute recap of our collective achievements over the past year. What an adventure. And we’re only gaining momentum — we can’t wait to see what 2024 brings. Thank you to all you do…

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STATEMENT: STM welcomes trilogue agreement on Artificial Intelligence Act

STM salutes the leadership shown by EU policymakers in their efforts to introduce the world’s first AI playbook and finalise the political negotiations on the Artificial Intelligence Act. Comment from STM CEO, Caroline Sutton: The principles around transparency obligations and respect for copyright rules for general-purpose AI are particularly timely, in a moment where everybody…

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STM commemorates Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ 75th anniversary reaffirming commitment to equality and equity in scholarly research

In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, STM is releasing an official statement reaffirming our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic research.  “STM, along with our member organisations, is actively working to ensure everyone can benefit from scientific advancements,” said STM CEO Caroline Sutton. “This commitment aligns…

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The STM SDG Roadmap Level 2 is launched

Today, STM launched Level 2 of our SDG Roadmap, an applicable collection of tools and resources that publishers of all sizes can use to ensure their work supports and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “This Roadmap was crafted collectively by STM members from across the globe,” said Rachel Martin, Global Director of Sustainability…

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New white paper launch: Generative AI in Scholarly Communications

Today, STM released a new white paper — Generative AI in Scholarly Communications: Ethical and Practical Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI in the Publication Process. A followup to AI Ethics in Scholarly Communication which STM released in April 2021, this new publication is a resource for stakeholders in scholarly publishing and addresses the…

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A clear path for research data sharing

Recognizing the critical role of research data in advancing open science and research integrity, STM, DataCite and Crossref have joined forces to issue a joint statement aimed at guiding the scholarly community in effective research data sharing. This statement is an update to the Joint Statement from STM and DataCite from 2012, recognizing that there…

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Be the first: Download the first annual STM OA Progress Report

Introducing the inaugural STM OA Progress Report, a highlight-focused companion to the newly launched STM OA Dashboard, a dynamic resource for exploring in-depth figures pertaining to OA uptake by research discipline, funder, region — and model. A key takeaway from this edition —35% of all articles published were via Gold OA, continuing an upward trend. …

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2023 Open Access Progress Report Launch

STM Association, in partnership with its member publishers, has released an inaugural STM OA Progress Report. This highlight-focused report is a companion to the newly launched STM OA Dashboard, a dynamic resource for exploring in-depth figures pertaining to OA uptake by research discipline, funder, region — and model. A key takeaway from this 2023 edition…

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Selected innovators for STM’s AI Innovations Day are revealed

Today, we unveil the chosen innovators who will be presenting their groundbreaking AI solutions at the highly anticipated AI Innovations in Publishing event — STM Innovations Day — on 5 December at the BMA House in London. STM Innovations Day, which marks the inaugural day of STM Week, will showcase how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

From Image to Insight: Why Microscopy Metadata Are Key to Data Integrity webinar

9th April 2026

To ensure transparency, accountability, and reproducibility in scholarly publishing, raw microscopy image data including comprehensive metadata are essential. Yet many integrity investigations reveal critical metadata gaps that limit the ability to verify or interpret images and findings. Join Jana Christopher, Nathalie Gaudreault, Steven West, and Marie Soulière for a community webinar exploring practical ways to improve how image data...
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STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

22nd to 23rd April 2026

Scientific Publishing & the Industrial Shift: Are We Future-Ready? Washington, DC | April 22–23, 2026    The research ecosystem is undergoing an industrial shift. Structural pressures — from funding and policy to AI and integrity — are accelerating change across how research is created, validated, and shared. The question is not simply how we respond, but...
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