STM's Strategic Areas of Activity

How we advance trusted research

As the global trade association representing the collective interests of scholarly and academic publishers worldwide, our mission is to support our members in their quest to advance trusted research worldwide.

 

Research 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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STM Integrity Hub Expands with Springer Nature’s AI-Powered Text Detection Tool

STM is proud to welcome the integration of a proprietary AI tool donated by Springer Nature into the STM Integrity Hub. Originally developed to identify AI-generated nonsense text in research manuscripts, this tool has been successfully used across Springer Nature’s journals and books. Its donation marks a significant step forward in collective efforts to uphold…

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STM Defends Copyright in AI Case 

STM has filed an amicus brief supporting authors in the Kadrey v. Meta litigation, which challenges Meta’s use of copyrighted works to train its generative AI systems.  The brief underscores that Meta knowingly copied and distributed large volumes of copyrighted content sourced from notorious piracy websites—including Z-Library, Libgen, Sci-Hub, and others—that have been repeatedly shut…

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New STM Draft Report: Classifying AI Use in Manuscript Preparation

STM has released a new draft report, Recommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation, developed by the STM Association’s Task & Finish Group on AI Labelling Terminology. This draft is now open for community consultation.  While publishers have long offered guidance on disclosing human assistance—such as language editing—recent advances in generative…

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STM submits comment on Canada’s open access plan

STM, along with cOAlition S and library organisations across the globe, provided feedback on the new draft revised Tri-Agency Open Access (OA) Policy on Publications. Our comment supported the flexibility in the draft policy while making several suggestions for changes or clarifications: Maintain recognition of publisher investments in vetted, validated, peer-reviewed articles Find ways to…

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