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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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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 Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation” in September 2025.
Today, we’re announcing an exciting follow-up activity that addresses this issue from a broader perspective through collaboration with key partners in the academic enterprise.
To support a shared understanding of how AI should be disclosed in research, STM is part of a joint harmonisation initiative to work towards a Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research, together with the Committee on ...
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...
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Image type taxonomy for scholarly images
A new, community-led image type taxonomy for scholarly images: open consultation We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar on image type taxonomy for scholarly images, hosted by the STM Association Alt Text Accessibility Task & Finish Group. This session will provide an overview of a new, community-led classification for scholarly images, which...
Towards the next 25 years of impact: Join the Research4Life 25th Anniversary Town Hall
For 25 years, Research4Life and its partners have transformed the global research landscape by advancing access, equity, and impact for researchers and institutions worldwide. This work delivers powerful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and supports the STM SDG Sustainability Roadmap. Join us on 12 March at 13:00 GMT to explore how we’re advancing global...
STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026
Save the date — and chime in. Join us in Washington, DC on April 22-23 where together we will explore the topic of Scientific Publishing & the Industrial Shift: Are we future-ready? Are we fit for purpose for what lies ahead? We’d love to hear from you as we imagine the programme. Below, you’ll find...
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...