Equality and equity to advance trusted research

Ensuring everyone benefits from scholarship and scientific advancement

STM is commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by reconfirming our commitment to advancing trusted research worldwide that educates, inspires and benefits society.   

STM members are responsible for around two-thirds of the world’s published research output. Our members, together with the stakeholders we support, comprise a global community, one of the shining examples of what happens when all people, regardless of place or politics, have the opportunity to freely pursue knowledge together. STM members are committed to preserving this ideal and advocating for equity and equality.  

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In line with Article 19 and 27 of the Declaration, we play our part to:

Ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of scientific advancement and its applications

STM members strive to foster trust in research through promoting the dependability, replicability and openness of research findings. 

STM members are committed to ensuring the outcomes of research are communicated with pinpoint accuracy, clarity and integrity.   

STM is committed to promoting publishers’ contributions to make progress on innovation, openness and sharing of knowledge needed to benefit society.  

Respect, protect and advocate for Academic freedom

STM members universally provide outlets where independent academic thought and scholarly discussion are cultivated and thrive. 

STM recognises there are inherent biases and inequities in the research ecosystem that must be addressed by all stakeholders. As publishers, STM members are committed to working collaboratively to close gaps across research and scholarly communication.  

Promote, encourage and foster internationalisation and cooperation across regions and disciplines

As a global organisation, STM is committed to fostering greater collaboration, ensuring that everyone benefits and is recognised for their contribution to the advancement of trusted research. We do this through establishing and promoting standards, sharing best practices and upskilling members across borders and disciplines. 

Our shared diversity, equity and inclusion agenda

Society is changing. We acknowledge that there are challenges and issues that need to be addressed collectively and by each member. STM members are committed to embedding the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and supporting participation from all voices to make the research ecosystem more dynamic.   

STM will lead a DEI agenda across our core committees and through collaborative partnerships.  Each committee will identify gaps and action areas to lead sustained and transformative change within our publishing organisations and indirectly with the researchers, institutions and academic and professional societies that we serve. 

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A community-driven boost for research integrity

*Announcements *Blog *In the media *Research Integrity 08/13/24

In the quest to detect duplicate manuscript submissions to journals, the STM Integrity Hub has a new technology developed by Elsevier. Read more on Elsevier Connect.

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The STM Conference Frankfurt 2024: Advancing Trusted Research in the era of AI

*AI *Events *Open Research *Research Integrity *Social Responsibility *Standards and Technology *Strategic Area of Activity 08/12/24

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us this October for the STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt: a night of connection over dinner, followed by a full day of ideation, collaboration and connection—right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year, we’ve tailored a program that delves into the theme: Advancing Trusted Research in the AI…

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Announcing Donna Okubo’s Arrival to the STM Team

*Announcements News Announcement 07/22/24

We are pleased to announce that Donna Okubo has joined the STM team serving in a newly-established role of STM Community Engagement Manager. Donna will be working closely with a diverse range of stakeholder groups across the STM universe, including STM members, funders, allied organizations, and partners. Her charge is to enhance our community by…

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The STM Integrity Hub: 2.5 years in

*Blog Research Integrity 05/23/24

It’s been 2.5 years since the launch of the STM Integrity Hub, and the progress made has been remarkable, thanks to a truly collaborative effort. With over 35 supporting organizations and more than 100 participants from various working groups and task forces, the STM Integrity Hub stands as a testament to the power of community…

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