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Safeguarding Scholarly Communication: Publisher Practices to Uphold Research Integrity
CLICK HERERecommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation
CLICK HEREBest Practices for Guest Editors / Issue Validation and Audit
CLICK HEREFeasibility of technical solutions for the detection of falsified images in research
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STM publishes new discussion document on responsible use of research content in generative AI
STM has published "Toward Responsible Use of Research Content in Generative AI," a discussion document putting forward considerations for the responsible use of research content in generative AI tools, and inviting the broader research and GenAI development community to engage.
The document focuses on what makes research content and research communication distinct from other types of content and communication: it is quality-assured through peer review and anchored to a Version of Record, with scholarly publishers playing a central role in upholding integrity standards.
When GenAI tools handle research content, these properties of scholarly communication become relevant — including the occurrence of corrections and retractions, accurate attribution, proper citation, and clear signals of verifiability. STM is actively seeking input from GenAI developers, researchers, institutions, funders, and publishers.
“We're at a point where the decisions being made about how AI systems handle research content will ...
Global reporting standard for AI disclosure in research: first consultation is open
Transparency about the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research articles and other scholarly outputs is an important aspect of research integrity. At present, practices for how to disclose AI use vary widely across disciplines, regions, and publication cultures. To address this issue, STM has released a report “Recommendations for a Classification of AI...
In the media | Times Higher Education — “Unseen efforts to catch paper mill outputs bear fruit”
In an article on growing threats to research integrity, Times Higher Education covers STM’s report Safeguarding Scholarly Communication: Publisher Practices to Uphold Research Integrity. The article describes how publishers are increasingly focused on identifying integrity issues before publication—responding to paper mills, AI-enabled fabrication, and coordinated fraud networks—while scaling up research integrity teams and collaborating on...
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AI, Imposter Syndrome, and the Entry Level Job Market: What Early Career Professionals Need to Know
Moderated by: Zara Manwaring, Portfolio Manager, Biochemical Society’s journals (Portland Press). ECPC Q&A Facilitator: Amanda Sulicz, Manager, Research Integrity, IEEE Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the constant conversation around it can leave early-career professionals feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or behind. This webinar aims to cut through the hype by demystifying how AI is actually being...
PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference 2026
PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference Introduction What is the PubTech Conference? Initiated in 2023 by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC), the PubTech Conference is an international and regular conference in the publishing industry dedicated to the integration of publishing and technology. The Conference brings together global publishing experts,...
STM Dinner & Conference 2026 | Frankfurt
SAVE THE DATE! What’s this? Every year, the STM Community convenes in Frankfurt for STM’s Annual Conference — held conveniently right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. It brings together academic publishers, innovators, societies, funders, and universities with a common goal: advancing trusted research. What to expect? First, a welcoming dinner on Monday, 5 October, gives...
STM Innovator Fair & Integrity Days 2026
SAVE THE DATE! Want to stay in the loop with STM events and timely news updates? Sign up for our newsletter here Join us for one or both of the following events Programme Committee: Jana Christopher, Image Data Integrity Analyst, Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) Hannah Heckner Swain, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Silverchair Luigi Longobardi, Director Publishing Ethics &...
STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2027
SAVE THE DATE! Want to stay in the loop with STM events and timely news updates? Sign up for our newsletter here Annual Conference Program Committee TBD: Helpful information See here for nearby restaurants See here for nearby bars & pubs See here for nearby hotels See here for the Dulles International Airport and...