STM exists to advance trusted research

As the leading association of scholarly publishers, STM Association advances trusted research for the benefit of society. We do this by fostering collaboration and innovation among our members and the wider scholarly community.

To drive this mission forward, STM’s strategic areas of activity focus on advancing research integrity, open research and social responsibility — and are powered by standards and technology to deliver real impact.

Research Integrity

We see research integrity as the foundational pillar of scholarly communications — and strive to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of academic findings through policies, practices and stakeholder collaboration. Learn more.

Social Responsibility

STM’s Social Responsibility work drives collective actions across academic and scholarly publishing that will positively contribute to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for both people and planet. Learn more

Open Research

STM stands for advancing open and trusted research, where researchers and the rest of society can rely on information that is credible, accessible, linked and searchable in perpetuity. Learn more

Standards & Technology

Our work here convenes STM members of all shapes and sizes to pool ideas, resources, experience, and innovations to advance open, trusted research — together. Learn more

Our Members by the Numbers

66%

percentage of papers published

~140

members of all shapes + sizes

21

countries represented

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A Clear Path for Research Data Sharing

Recognizing the critical role of research data in advancing open science and research integrity, STM, DataCite and Crossref have joined forces to issue a joint statement aimed at guiding the scholarly community in effective research data sharing. This statement is an update to the Joint Statement from STM and DataCite from 2012, recognizing that there...

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Selected innovators for STM’s AI Innovations Day are revealed

Today, we unveil the chosen innovators who will be presenting their groundbreaking AI solutions at the highly anticipated AI Innovations in Publishing event — STM Innovations Day — on 5 December at the BMA House in London. STM Innovations Day, which marks the inaugural day of STM Week, will showcase how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing...

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STM Integrity Hub launches new research integrity tool

Pilot program will detect duplicate submissions that may indicate paper mill activity Oct. 12, 2023 – THE HAGUE, Netherlands. STM Solutions today announced the launch of a pilot program to detect duplicate submissions to scholarly publications. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is, in most cases,  against publisher policies and often indicates the...

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THE STM INTEGRITY HUB GAINS MOMENTUM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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December 5

STM Innovations Day 2023

AI Innovations in Publishing | 5 December How is Artificial Intelligence reshaping the landscape of academic publishing? What breakthroughs are paving the way for deeper insights, streamlined collaborations, and heightened impact? What challenges does AI introduce when it comes to maintaining research integrity in academic publishing? Dive into these questions at Innovations Day on 5...

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December 5

STM Week 2023

Innovating Scholarly Communications STM Week convenes publishers, innovators and allied organizations committed to advancing trusted research. Here, we spend three inspired days exploring the latest trends, innovations and ideas for reimagining scholarly communications. Each day is specifically crafted to target a distinct, crucial theme. Here, you can experience an interactive array of expert-driven sessions, workshops,...

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December 6

STM Research Integrity Day 2023

Research Integrity Day | 6 December  UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - registration is now closed.  Join us to learn more about the latest trends in research integrity, interact with the STM Integrity Hub, and help us shape the future of how we advance trusted research in our Research Integrity Day. What’s this? An...

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