JOINResearch Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of trustworthy research. STM is dedicated to upholding high standards of ethics and integrity in research publishing. We work closely with our members to address issues related to research integrity and ethics, ensuring that the research communication process is transparent, accountable and credible. By advancing research integrity, we contribute to the reliability and trustworthiness of scholarly publications.
Social Responsibility
Research does not exist in a vacuum; it intersects with broader social values. STM recognises the importance of social responsibility in research communication. We focus on issues such as equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By advancing social responsibility, we ensure that the research publishing industry and STM itself contribute positively to society and reflect the values of the communities we serve.
Open Research
STM is committed to fostering openness in research by supporting Open Access, Open Data and Open Infrastructure. We address the legal, policy, communications and technological aspects of open research, advocating for greater transparency and accessibility. By advancing open research, we help to break down barriers, enabling the free flow of knowledge and promoting innovation across the globe.
Standards and Technology
Innovation in technology and the development of shared standards are critical to the future of scholarly communication. STM is at the forefront of exploring how the industry can achieve its goals through collaborative efforts in standards development and the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions. Our operational arm, STM Solutions, plays a key role in this area, driving the adoption of common standards and technological advancements that support openness, integrity and social responsibility.
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EU Commission seeks views on protocols for TDM rights reservation expression
The Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI models adopted this summer includes Measure 1.3 “Identify and comply with rights reservations when crawling the World Wide Web”. The EU Commission has now started a consultation (deadline 9 January 2026) on protocols that exist for expressing right reservations, which STM will respond to. The questionnaire includes several questions on the TDMRep…
Survey on Secondary Publication Right and research exception
As previously reported, the EU Commission is seeking the stakeholders’ views on potential changes at EU level on Secondary Publication Right and research exception from copyright. Because of the disappointing survey design, STM is drafting a critique letter, co-signed by other publishing organisations in Europe and globally, in addition to its survey responses. Thank you to all members…
NIH posts comments on APC caps
NIH has released nearly 1,400 pages of comments received from more than 900 commenters on the policy proposal on “Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs.” STM’s was among the approximately 10% of submissions that were very extensive, along with several other publishers/publishing organisations and some large institutions and funders. Other than Gates, many of the longest responses raised…
DOE asks for input on AI model development
Although not explicitly connected to the Genesis Mission, the Department of Energy has issued a request for information (RFI) on Partnerships for Transformational Artificial Intelligence Models. DOE plans (again, separate from the Genesis Mission) “to establish a public-private consortium to curate DOE scientific data across the National Laboratory complex for use in artificial intelligence (AI) models…