Research Integrity

Ensuring the reliability, reproducibility and transparency of research

We see research integrity as the foundational pillar of scholarly communications — and strive to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of academic findings through policies, practices and stakeholder collaboration.

The way we see it

Maximizing trust and confidence in the scientific record is a multi-stakeholder commitment that includes researchers, publishers, reviewers, funders and institutions.  Research integrity and publishing ethics are interconnected, and only through the application of robust standards and a commitment to excellence across the research and publishing cycle can the integrity of research be safeguarded. At STM we believe that, as an industry, we are accountable for maintaining the highest editorial standards, ensuring the application of rigorous workflow processes for all publications. These run from handling submissions and evaluating soundness of method, the novelty and potential impact of published content, right through to publication, dissemination and the stewardship of the version of record post-publication. It also includes timely action, delivered in a transparent manner when potential issues are raised, including managing investigations, post-publication corrections (incl. retractions), and communications to the scientific community.

 

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Feasibility of technical solutions for the detection of falsified images in research

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Support the EUDR Adaptation Period Extension to Safeguard Media and Information Access

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Authors’ Rights In Scholarly Publishing

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Update from the STM Integrity Hub June 2023

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Meet the committee

The Research Integrity Committee is a strategic leadership group dedicated to upholding research integrity. This committee is pivotal in determining the key priorities that will shape our initiatives, ensuring a focused and effective approach. By creating and overseeing task-and-finish groups, they drive the execution of targeted actions to advance trusted research.

  • Chris Graf, Springer Nature (Chair)
  • Sarah Jenkins, Elsevier (Vice Chair)
  • Liz Ferguson, Wiley (STM Board Sponsor)
  • Anna Reeves, Wiley
  • Coromoto Power-Febres, Taylor & Francis
  • Kathleen Too, Thieme
  • Luigi Longobardi, IEEE
  • Miriam Maus, IOPP
  • Sami Benchekroun, Morressier
  • Theresa Fucito, AIP Publishing
  • Laura Bolte, J&J Editorial (Early Career Publisher Committee Member)

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New digital identity framework aims to strengthen research integrity in scholarly publishing

*Announcements *Research Integrity *Standards and Technology 03/12/25

A new framework aimed at strengthening research integrity in scholarly publishing is being released today for community consultation. The Researcher Identity Verification Framework proposes proportionate and inclusive measures to verify researcher identities, helping to combat fraud, reduce paper mill activity, and protect the integrity of the academic record. For centuries, academic publishing has operated on…

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New research paper highlights key questions to tackle the growing threat of paper mills

*Announcements *Paper Mills *Research Integrity *Videos & multimedia 12/19/24

Research paper mills — covert organizations that produce fraudulent manuscripts for profit — pose a significant threat to science and scholarship. These unethical entities scale their operations using AI, sell authorship positions, and manipulate peer review, eroding trust in research and slowing progress in critical areas such as innovation, healthcare, and policy.  United2Act — a…

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Strengthening global collaboration: Caroline Sutton’s annual visit to Japan highlights key advances in Open Access and scholarly communication 

*Blog *Japan *Open Research *Research Integrity 11/18/24

Caroline Sutton’s annual visit to Japan in late October was, as always, a productive journey marked by a full agenda of strategic meetings, collaborations and community engagement.  At-a-glance: a packed itinerary  Caroline’s itinerary included high-level external meetings with key government bodies like the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology…

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New report: Feasibility of technical solutions for the detection of falsified images in research

*Announcements *Reports & White Papers *Research Integrity 11/13/24

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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Apr 02

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STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2025

From insight in trust to implementation of trust Please note that the conference will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, no audio or video recordings will be made. Wednesday 2nd – Thursday 3rd April 2025 As an industry of disseminators of trusted knowledge, our goal for this 2-day conference is to explore implementations of...

Apr 07

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AI Labelling Terminology for Research Content Declaration webinar

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence—particularly generative AI—have significantly expanded the capabilities of machine tools in assisting with writing, editing, and enhancing research manuscripts through images and diagrams. However, publisher guidelines have not kept pace with these technological developments, creating uncertainty among authors, reviewers, and readers. To address this, the STM Association Task and Finish Group...

Apr 15

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Trusted identity in academic publishing: Researcher identity verification webinar

Join us for a webinar discussing the challenges of identity manipulation in scholarly publishing, and introducing the Researcher Identity Verification Framework. This session will explore the background to this subject, and look at how proportionate and inclusive verification measures could help to combat fraud, reduce paper mill activity, and protect research integrity. We’ll review key...

Apr 22

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COUNTER syndicated usage update

Please join us for a free webinar to hear the latest on how platforms that host syndicated content can share COUNTER-compliant usage data with publishers. In this webinar, we will provide a high-level overview of COUNTER syndicated usage best practice guidelines, the role that GetFTR plays in supporting off-platform usage, and the status of DUL....

Oct 13

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STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 13 – 14 October 2025 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. Monday 13th October 2025 | Evening Dinner to be held at the Westin Grand Frankfurt Individual spaces are available for purchase with your conference...

Nov 03

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STM Social Responsibility Knowledge Sharing Session – Members only

We’re pleased to invite you to an STM Social Responsibility (members only) Knowledge Sharing Session —an informal and interactive event where you can: Learn about the STM Social Responsibility Committee’s vision and goals. Celebrate the impactful work of our Social Responsibility Task & Finish Groups through lightning talks and initiative showcases. Share your feedback and discover opportunities to get...