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.
The Latest from STM
Making scholarly images more accessible: STM’s Draft Taxonomy now open for feedback
The STM Alt Text Task & Finish Group (TFG) has released a draft image-type taxonomy for scholarly images — and we’re inviting your feedback. This draft is the result of a collaborative effort by STM members to support accessible publishing, with a focus on helping authors and publishers write better image descriptions (alt text). Not only does…
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…
New Report Documents Publisher Investment in Research Integrity Infrastructure
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (January 13, 2026) – A new report, released today, offers the first collective look at the range of approaches scholarly publishers are deploying to tackle threats to research integrity, threats that have evolved in nature and scaled dramatically in recent years. The STM-commissioned report was researched and compiled by research firm Research…
STM supports Copyright Alliance brief in key U.S. copyright case
STM has endorsed an amicus curiae brief filed by the Copyright Alliance in the ongoing U.S. appeals case Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence. The case raises important questions about copyright protection for editorial content — including material similar in nature and function to content produced by STM’s members. The case also presents a set of facts under which the lower court rightly found ROSS’s…