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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Announcing the Launch of the Peer Review Terminology Website | A Collaboration Between STM and NISO

As Peer Review Week kicks off, STM is excited to announce the launch of the Peer Review Terminology website—a new resource designed to bring greater clarity, consistency, and transparency to the peer review process. Created through a partnership between STM and NISO, this initiative reflects our shared mission to enhance scholarly communication and streamline research...

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

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

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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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 14

STM Dinner & Conference 2024 | Frankfurt

  The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 14 - 15 October 2024 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. This year's theme: Advancing trusted research in the AI era. This is a must-attend event for publishers, researchers, librarians, and all professionals committed to...

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October 31

7th JST/STM Seminar: Machine Readability in Scholarly Communications

Save the date for Thursday, 31st October 2024 - this will be a VIRTUAL event. * Simultaneous translation will be provided. Articles published in journals either in paper or PDF format can be read and understood by researchers, but not by machines. To enhance efficiency, accessibility, and reproducibility in the scientific ecosystem, research articles must...

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November 7

STM Preservation webinar

  In celebration of Preservation Day, November 7th  STM will be hosting a preservation webinar: More Work To Be Done: Digital Preservation Challenges and Opportunities Preservation of scholarly publications is a key responsibility for publishers and librarians and an essential component of ensuring the consistency and longevity of the scholarly record. While preservation processes are...

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