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[Excerpted from the Scholarly Kitchen, April 24, 2024 by Todd Carpenter] Flourishing in a Machine-intermediated World: The STM Trends Report When some of the leading technology minds in scholarly publishing gather each fall to polish their crystal orbs, the outcome has always been an invigorating and enlightening experience. This year, it has proved no different....

STM has signed on as a member of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC), joining other influential organisations to work towards a more diverse scholarly publishing industry. C4DISC believes in valuing the skills and viewpoints of professionals from diverse backgrounds who have historically had less representation in scholarly communications. This approach...

Following more than a decade of leadership within STM, most recently as chair of the Standards and Technology Committee (STeC), IJsbrand Jan Aalbersberg will step down from the position, in connection with his departure from Elsevier.  IJsbrand Jan has been one of the driving forces behind STM’s work on standards and technology, and STM would...

Today, the European Parliament made a significant stride in the governance of artificial intelligence with the final approval of the Artificial Intelligence Act, a world-first legislation intended to regulate the development and use of AI and sets an example for responsible AI governance.   STM welcomes the vote and endorses the Act’s positioning on the...

A new, independently researched report by Ithaka S+R, funded by STM Solutions and six of our members, offers an overview of the essential standards and technology, including products and services, that comprise the underlying infrastructure supporting scholarly communications. Importantly, it also identifies gaps and areas where future investments are needed. The report is freely available...

Jan 8, 2024 – THE HAGUE, Netherlands: STM Solutions today announced the integration of Manuscript Manager, a peer review system for academic journals, into the STM Integrity Hub. This integration enables publishers to establish automated feeds of their submitted content to the Hub. Here, the content is screened for various integrity issues, such as submissions...

A toast to our members As we approach the winter break, we invite you to join us for a brief journey: a three-minute recap of our collective achievements over the past year. What an adventure. And we're only gaining momentum — we can't wait to see what 2024 brings. Thank you to all you do...

STM salutes the leadership shown by EU policymakers in their efforts to introduce the world’s first AI playbook and finalise the political negotiations on the Artificial Intelligence Act. Comment from STM CEO, Caroline Sutton: The principles around transparency obligations and respect for copyright rules for general-purpose AI are particularly timely, in a moment where everybody...

In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, STM is releasing an official statement reaffirming our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic research.  “STM, along with our member organisations, is actively working to ensure everyone can benefit from scientific advancements,” said STM CEO Caroline Sutton. “This commitment aligns...

Today, STM launched Level 2 of our SDG Roadmap, an applicable collection of tools and resources that publishers of all sizes can use to ensure their work supports and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “This Roadmap was crafted collectively by STM members from across the globe,” said Rachel Martin, Global Director of Sustainability...