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holds great promise for society, especially in an increasingly connected world where the sharing of information and ideas is more accessible than ever before. By making research more open and inclusive, it offers a pathway to reducing disparities in scientific participation. STM is focusing on Open Science because it can accelerate innovation, improve collaboration and ensure that knowledge reaches all corners of the world, benefiting not only the scientific community but also society as a whole.
Research integrity
At the same time, society is grappling with the challenge of discerning truth in a landscape where misinformation, both deliberate and unintentional, is widespread. As we embrace Open Science, STM recognises the critical need to safeguard the integrity of research. We are committed to developing new methods, and to advancing policies and practices, that protect scientific work from distortion, and ensuring that trust in the scientific record remains strong.
Social responsibility
STM is focusing on social responsibility because research plays a critical role in shaping the future of communities, economies and the environment. We are committed to ensuring that the publishing community has the information, tools and resources to operate in a way that not only recognises the role of research in advancing social responsibility but also acknowledges the responsibility of publishers themselves. By ensuring that our practices serve the greater good, we contribute to a more equitable and informed world.
Standards & technology
Focusing on standards and technology is essential in a world where dramatic advancements in technology, including AI, are already impacting scholarly publishing. These developments present both opportunities and challenges, making it critical for STM to support publishers in navigating this evolving landscape. This focus is vital for advancing trusted research, as it allows the publishing community to adapt to new technologies while maintaining the quality, credibility and reliability of the scientific record.
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Strategic leadership groups dedicated to advancing the core goals of each strategic area. Committees are pivotal in determining the key priorities that will shape our initiatives, ensuring a focused and effective approach. By creating and overseeing task-and-finish groups, they drive the execution of targeted actions to uphold and enhance the standards of trustworthy and high-quality research across the industry. Meet the committee members driving progress in Research Integrity, Social Responsibility, Open Research and Standards & Technology.
Collaborative spaces where members from diverse organisations — big and small — come together to pool their expertise and resources in focused key areas like legal, government affairs and communications. Open to all STM members, these forums foster a rich exchange of knowledge, enabling professionals to tackle industry challenges collectively — and scan the horizon for what’s ahead. Learn more.
Driving on key objectives, this is where STM experts pool together to deliver on time-based projects and initiatives as set forth by the Committee. Members of the task & finish groups can be cross-functional, or, if needed, mono-functional with specialised expertise to complete the tasks at hand.
Serving as regional experts, connecting members with STM leadership and local developments in scholarly publishing. They facilitate communication, support members and contribute to policy development, ensuring strategies align with regional needs and STM’s global mission. Meet the STM chapters.
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