Taylor & Francis journals convert to open access through Subscribe to Open pilot

April 2, 2025

Articles in 2025 volume of three journals will be published OA at no cost to authors

Every article published in the 2025 volume of three Taylor & Francis journals will be made open access (OA), following a successful launch of the publisher’s Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot. Taylor & Francis has confirmed that enough institutions have renewed or confirmed the renewal of their subscriptions for each journal to reach the required S2O threshold.

Taylor & Francis announced its S2O pilot in October 2024, inviting the journals’ subscribers to support their conversion to OA, one volume at a time. Under S2O’s collective funding model, OA publishing is made possible by subscribers, which means there are no article publishing charges for authors.

With the pilot journals reaching the required level of support, all articles in the 2025 volume of Technical Services Quarterly, Legal Reference Services Quarterly and Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling will be published open access. This includes the full range of article types, such as the specialist and professional content that is typically not covered by other OA models. The journals will continue publishing articles OA until Taylor & Francis assesses whether thresholds have been reached for a second year.

Emily Farrell, Global Commercial Director for Open Research at Taylor & Francis, said: “We are grateful to all the institutions that have demonstrated their support for these important journals and this collective funding approach. In doing so, they will ensure the latest research can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. S2O is one of several innovative models we’re trialing to accelerate OA, particularly in the Humanities and Social Sciences where there is otherwise limited funding for open access publishing.”

PLOS announces new partnership in China

April 2, 2025

The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Society of China University Journals (CUJS) today announced a 3-year strategic partnership between the organizations to work together on topics and content related to open access, open science, scientific integrity and scientific evaluation.

CUJS is an academic, national and non-profit social organization with more than 1,200 journal members. The organization conducts academic research and training programs in the editing and publishing of STM journals and promotes the development of STM journals in colleges and universities, among other things.

PLOS and CUJS will jointly explore potential markers of trust and quality in scholarly publishing; and increase awareness of open science and research integrity principles related to publishing.

“This collaboration will help us both shape efforts to increase equitable participation in open science and further enhance research integrity in China,” said Tieming Zhang, President, Society of China University Journals. “We are proud to partner with a like-minded nonprofit organization to raise awareness of open science principles and promote the development of scholarly publishing for the better.”

“This strategic partnership enables PLOS to learn from and collaborate with the Society of China University Journals,” said Roheena Anand, Executive Director of Global Publishing Development & Sales, PLOS. “We are excited to partner with CUJS to advance open science: working with global communities is key to our mission to build an open and trustworthy foundation of knowledge and to extend open science opportunities to researchers around the world.”

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Expands ResearchGate Journal Home Partnership to Cover Full Journal Portfolio

April 2, 2025

IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to “Publishing Tomorrow‘s Research Today” since 1988, and ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, are pleased to announce the expanded coverage of IGI Global Scientific Publishing journals through Journal Home.

An additional 140+ IGI Global Scientific Publishing journals have been added to Journal Home, bringing the total to nearly 200 and encompassing the publisher’s entire journal portfolio.

This expansion will enhance usage, broaden brand awareness and visibility, and attract high-quality authorship for IGI Global Scientific Publishing journals. They will now benefit from:

Seamless syndication of all version-of-record content to ResearchGate, ensuring entitled users have immediate access to the IGI Global Scientific Publishing selection of Open Access (OA) double-anonymized peer-reviewed articles.

Dedicated journal profile pages showcasing bibliographic data and citation metrics, offering transparency, ease of information, and increased visibility.
An enriched author and reader experience with auto-updating of author profiles, and allowing contributing authors to connect and collaborate globally with 25+ million researcher members on the platform.
Access to intuitive data that provides a detailed understanding of journal communities, including demographics, impact, and researcher connections.

“The inclusion of nearly 200 Open Access journals from IGI Global Scientific Publishing in Journal Home reinforces our commitment to providing quality OA publications. The Journal Home product enhances networking among researchers, expanding the reach of our peer-reviewed research to fuel further discoveries and innovations.” – Melissa Wagner, Vice President of Content Strategy and Research Integrity, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

“By bringing the IGI Global Scientific Publishing full journal portfolio to Journal Home, we’re making it easier for researchers to discover, engage with, and build upon Open Access research across a broad range of subject areas. This collaboration helps ensure that important discoveries reach the communities that can put them to use.” Sören Hofmayer, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, ResearchGate.

The publisher’s Open Access Journal Program focuses on Business & Management, Science, Technology, & Medicine (STM), and Education & Social Sciences. These journals actively seek top-tier submissions from global experts and feature a swift publication process, personalized editorial support, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. With over 35 years of academic publishing experience, IGI Global Scientific Publishing ensures worldwide reach and impact, with immediate delivery through platforms like ResearchGate.

For more information about Journal Home, please visit www.researchgate.net/journal-home

For more information about ResearchGate, please visit www.researchgate.net

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IOP Publishing Advances Research Data Sharing with New Policy for Two Environmental Research Journals

April 2, 2025

IOP Publishing (IOPP) is strengthening its support for open science by requiring authors publicly share the research data underpinning articles in two of its journals: Environmental Research: Food Systems (ERFS) and Environmental Research: Climate (ERCL). Papers submitted with data inaccessible will only be accepted if there is compelling legal or ethical justification. The new policy represents a pilot aimed at fostering greater access to research data, with potential expansion across other journals in IOPP’s Environmental Research series.

The policy seeks to cultivate greater transparency and trust in science, stipulating that authors must share all necessary data required to validate or reproduce their findings, following the FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) wherever possible. While there will still be some legitimate exceptions to the policy – such as when authors are legally prohibited from making data public – the journal editors will reserve the right to decline to review a paper if the reason for withholding data is not considered valid and robust.

This initiative represents the latest step in IOPP’s evolving data-sharing policies. Since 2022, authors have been required to include a data availability statement in their articles, outlining if and how supporting data can be accessed. In 2023, the policy was updated to require authors who do not share data publicly to provide their reason for not doing so.

The two environmental journals adopting this policy serve communities with a healthy culture of open data sharing. A recent study of over 30,000 articles found that 80% of environmental scientists share their data openly, with nearly 60% adhering to the FAIR principles.

Further supporting open data sharing, IOPP are adding Dataset Articles to several titles in the Environmental Research Series including ERFS. Dataset Articles describe new curated datasets that are available in an approved data repository, with the focus being on helping others understand and reuse data, rather than testing hypotheses. The new article type aims to advance the sharing and re-use of high-quality data, and to credit those that share.

Daniel Keirs, Head of Journal Strategy and Performance at IOPP, commented: “We believe that conducting science more openly can accelerate discovery and impact. This pilot is also a positive step toward enhancing transparency, reproducibility and ultimately trust. We are keen to see how the environmental research community responds and to use these insights to expand our open data practices across our other journals in a way that best serves researchers and research.”

The trial reflects IOPP’s broader commitment to Open Physics—an evolving programme of publications, activities, and policies designed to promote greater access, transparency, and inclusivity in the physical sciences.

F1000 extends pioneering Open Research Africa publishing platform to all authors in Africa

April 2, 2025

Researchers submitting to ORA are no longer required to have a grant from a partnering research funder

Open Research Africa (ORA), the pioneering platform from F1000 and the Science for Africa Foundation, has announced a significant expansion of its author eligibility criteria. All articles with an author based in Africa can now be submitted, regardless of their funder. Previously, only work supported by an ORA partnering research funder could be published on the platform.

Sharing quality African research with the world

Africa is home to world-class research programs tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges. ORA was launched in 2022 by F1000 and the Science for Africa Foundationto enable the rapid sharing, discovery, use and reuse of African research for the benefit of all, both in the region and globally.

ORA uses F1000’s trailblazing publishing model, with a streamlined submission process that supports rapid publication of research outputs, accelerating the dissemination of knowledge and the pace of new discoveries. Open, post-publication peer review promotes understanding of the review and revision process, eliminating unnecessary editorial delays, and reducing peer review bias.

Once published, all content on Open Research Africa is made available to everyone, everywhere, free-of-charge.

Extending eligibility

Until now, only authors with funding from one of ORA’s partnering research funders have been eligible to submit their research. However, many researchers beyond these groups have expressed their desire to publish on the platform. In 2024, 60% of submissions to ORA did not meet the author eligibility requirements, meaning that they regrettably had to be rejected regardless of their quality or potential impact.

To meet the demand for a more inclusive policy, F1000 and the Science for Africa Foundation have announced a major change to the submission requirements. All articles with at least one author based in Africa can now be submitted to the platform and will no longer need to have funding from an ORA partner. This introduces an exciting additional publishing option for African researchers, especially those who want to realize the impact benefits of open research.

Accepted articles without funding from an ORA partnering research funder may be subject to an open access article publishing charge. However, F1000’s discount and waiver scheme, supporting researchers in over 40 African nations, is available for ORA publications.

Alongside the new policy, several recent updates to ORA, including a move to editorial-led reviewer selection, have increased publication efficiency and improved the experience of African authors.

“I am delighted that this new phase in Open Research Africa’s development sees the community-driven platform opened up to articles from as wide a group as possible,” said Rebecca Lawrence, Managing Director of F1000. “It has been disheartening to reject so many good quality submissions from African researchers simply because they didn’t meet the previous author criteria. Following this change of policy, we are excited to see ORA maximize the impact of much more of the groundbreaking research taking place across the continent.”

Lawrence added: “We are grateful to all the organizations who have helped us establish ORA as a home for trusted and transparent African research, with particular thanks to the Science for Africa Foundation for their support and ongoing commitment to ORA. We would also be very interested to hear from potential additional partners who share our vision for this showcase of African excellence.”

Springer Nature’s first annual report as a public company shows growth in open access and continued investment in technology to improve value for the community

April 2, 2025

The 2024 report features more AI initiatives to support the publishing process, increased usage of content and investment in integrity

Following the strong financial performance of Springer Nature released on 18 March, the company today issues its first annual report showing how Springer Nature is delivering on its mission to be part of progress. In 2024, research was made more visible for authors, more freely available and more trusted for all, with better value for money delivered for customers.

Highlights of the report include:

Strong OA growth – 50% of primary research articles published open access (OA) in 2024^[1]
90+ AI initiatives to support an improved publishing experience – 2.3 million+ submissions supported and 482K+ articles published in 2024^[2]
Increased value for money – c37% fall in average cost per download since 2019^[3]
More visibility per article – research was used more (3.7 billion content downloads – up 18% on 2023)^[4] and reused more (average citations per article up 4% to 5.2^[5])
Increased investment in integrity – new AI tools, Geppetto and SnappShot, launched to identify problematic articles; specialist research integrity team expanded to 50
Less impact on the planet – c50% reduction in total carbon emissions reported since 2019; new energy efficient offices opened
Growth in SDG-related publishing – over one million Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-related articles and book chapters published; over 50% of these articles published OA

Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive Officer of Springer Nature, said:

“I am very proud of how we continue to deliver on our mission to be part of progress. We remain focused on serving our community by enabling millions of researchers, educators, learners and health professionals to, every day, access, trust and make sense of the latest insights and discoveries.”

The annual report additionally sets out how it is supporting its wider communities around the world including:

In the US, where Springer Nature continued its outreach activities bringing policymakers and scientists together as part of its annual Science on the Hill event which this year focused on the science and policy of space junk
In India, where the company undertook its second extensive research tour to over 24 research institutions to promote open access and support integrity

2024 also saw Springer Nature extend its commitment to supporting teachers, learners and healthcare professionals, deploying technology and AI to create products such as Macmillan Education Everywhere, a single flexible platform for all its education content, Macmillan AI Assistant (MAIA) to help teachers find the perfect course for their classroom, and Ask Adis AI, a conversational chat interface for the pharmaceutical industry.

Frank Vrancken Peeters continued:

“Science and learning are best served when people work together – whether it is in how we are supporting the global research community transition to OA, to exploring how new technological advancement can benefit our authors, editors, peer reviewers and customers, across the board. Going forward we will continue to put the communities we serve at the centre, living up to our purpose to work collaboratively, sharing knowledge to bring greater understanding to the world.”

The full annual report can be found here

Further details of Springer Nature’s financial performance in 2024 can be found here.

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^{^[1]} The 50% refers to research articles including Cureus but excludes Nature Portfolio reviews and magazine content

² The 482k+ articles refers to research articles including Cureus but excludes Nature Portfolio reviews and magazine content

³ Average cost per download has fallen c.37% since 2019 (books and journals, excluding OA content)

⁴ Source: COUNTER 5 usage compared to 2023

⁵ 2023 articles. Source: Digital Science, Dimensions. Article citations in publication year and year after publication year. Data originally reported as 4.34 in 2022 (restated to 4.98)

67 Bricks named ‘Finalists’ for three British Data Awards

March 26, 2025

67 Bricks has been shortlisted for three awards in this year’s British Data Awards, in the categories ‘Consultancy of the Year’, ‘Generative AI Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Data for Good Consulting Initiative of the Year’ for our work in building AI-generated podcasts.

The British Data Awards is an annual quest to discover and celebrate the UK’s data success stories. Organisations taking part this year range from FTSE 100 heavyweights, public sector innovators, technology unicorns, fast-growing scale-ups, critical Not-For-Profits, and everything in between.

A record 448 entries were received for the fifth edition of the British Data Awards, and other finalists include Direct Line, Lloyds Banking Group and Sky.

Jason Johnson, Co-Founder of Predatech and British Data Awards judge said: “Judging so many excellent entries really is a huge challenge but also an enormous privilege. Every organisation named a Finalist this year should be exceptionally proud of this achievement. By sharing your data success stories with us, you’re also helping to showcase the strength and vibrancy of the UK’s data ecosystem.”

Jennifer Schivas, MD of 67 Bricks said: “It is always a fantastic honour to be recognised alongside other industry leaders for our work, and we are especially proud this year to have been recognised for our consultancy and Generative AI work.”

Finalists will be celebrated, and Winners will be announced, at an awards ceremony taking place on the 14^th of May in the heart of London.

Our open access transition enters the 70’s era

March 26, 2025

The Royal Society journals’ open access output increased from 66% in 2023 to 71% in 2024.

As the national academy of science for the UK, the Royal Society supports open access and open science to maximise the dissemination and re-use of research outputs.

Looking back on the Royal Society journals’ progress over 2024, I am pleased to report that we have increased our open access output from 66% in 2023 to 71% across the research journals. Whilst the publishing landscape continues to change, and in many aspects consolidate, we continue to perform well in our commitment to transition to full open access.

The increase in open access output can be attributed in part to the increase in Transformative Agreements that provide free access to journal content and free open access publishing to authors at signed up institutions. We had over 400 institutions signed up to Read & Publish in 2024, as well as having over 100 low and middle income countries covered by our Royal Society Open Access Equity scheme.

However, we must recognise that not all markets are moving at the same rate, and there is still interest in covering the cost of open access publishing via article processing charges.

Are the journals really transforming?

In 2021, the Royal Society committed to transitioning to open access and submitted four journals to Plan S’s Transformative Journals programme, and journal data to the Journal Comparison Service. Over the three years of the programme, that concluded at the end of 2024, our four journals, Proceedings A, Proceedings B, Interface and Biology Letters, increased their open access output.

Journal	OA in 2021	OA in 2022	OA in 2023	OA in 2024
Biology Letters	25%	47%	57%	57%
Journal of the Royal Society Interface	49%	57%	66%	64%
Proceedings of the Royal Society A	27%	40%	47%	51%
Proceedings of the Royal Society B	42%	51%	60%	63%

Looking at the open access output across the 10 journals, there is an accelerated increase from 2020 onwards.

Total Royal Society journal open access output

Is the open access benefit real?

We see there is a clear benefit to researchers by publishing their research as open access. Authors who choose open access publication are likely to benefit from increased dissemination and citation. Data from articles published in our Transformative Journals in 2022 shows that open access papers received on average 100% more citations and 116% more downloads than subscription articles. Of all articles published in 2022, 99 of the top 100 articles by Altmetric score were open access. Data recorded January 2024.

Outlook for the year ahead

We will continue to increase the number of Transformative Agreements we have and break new ground with new members from new markets. 2025 Marks the 360^th anniversary of publishing for the Royal Society, and provides the opportunity to take stock of our open access transition to date and to consider what we need to do to continue to move forward.

Using our ability to convene groups of individuals in key roles and with relevant expertise, the Royal Society is currently conducting a review of the future of STEM publishing, which will culminate in an event in the summer of 2025, and a policy document with the key findings and recommendations. The findings will inform our work and discussions with the wider sector on the future of STEM publishing in the UK and globally.

Library Copyright Alliance Champions Fair Use Rights in Comments on US AI Action Plan

March 26, 2025

In comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) encouraged the administration to safeguard fair use principles and prevent licensing restrictions from undermining these rights in a national “AI Action Plan.”

Fair use is an integral part of US copyright law, providing the legal foundation for AI researchers to collect and train content without permission from rightsholders. This competitive advantage has positioned the United States at the forefront of AI innovation globally. LCA recommends that the administration file amicus briefs in AI fair use cases arguing that AI’s public benefits substantially outweigh potential impacts on rightsholders. Should judicial rulings constrain generative AI development, LCA suggests that the administration request Congress to enact legislation to protect this technological advancement.

Additionally, LCA encourages the administration to submit amicus briefs arguing that contractual prohibitions on copying otherwise permitted by fair use in the AI context are not enforceable. If courts fail to uphold this principle, the administration should urge Congress to enact legislation to explicitly establish that fair use and other Copyright Act provisions take precedence over contradictory license terms.

The recommendations respond to a request for information by the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO), National Science Foundation (NSF), on behalf of OSTP.

“American research libraries spend over a billion dollars annually licensing digital databases and journals for researchers,” said Katherine Klosek, ARL’s director of Information Policy and Federal Relations. “By protecting fair use rights, the administration can maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of this substantial investment in America’s research infrastructure.”

Taylor & Francis to make more translated books available more quickly using advanced AI

March 26, 2025

Following a program of rigorous testing, Taylor & Francis has announced plans to use AI translation tools to publish books that would otherwise be unavailable to English-language readers, bringing the latest knowledge to a vastly expanded readership.

Until now, the time and resources required to translate books has meant that the majority remained accessible only to those who could read them in the original language. Books that were translated often only became available after a significant delay.

Today, with the development of sophisticated AI translation tools, it has become possible to make these important texts available to a broad readership at speed, without compromising on accuracy.

Taylor & Francis has announced that it will make an increased range of translated titles available under the CRC Press and Routledge imprints, across a broad range of fields, including resources for students and practitioners.

To ensure the quality of these translations, the team at Taylor & Francis has spent a year testing different AI tools, a process which included assessment of AI outputs by expert translators and detailed comparisons of AI versions with those produced by human translators.

All new manuscripts produced through this AI-translation publication route will be copyedited and then reviewed by Taylor & Francis editors and the books’ authors before publication. Comprehensive glossaries will be used to train the AI on technical and subject-specific terminology, ensuring that there is no loss of meaning between translations.

This new approach to book translation will bring a range of benefits to authors. Previously, most authors would have had to arrange for a translation of their work before they could submit it to a publisher for consideration. This step will no longer be required for proposals sent to Taylor & Francis in over 30 languages, saving authors considerable upfront costs. With many more books being published in translation, authors will also see the impact of their work increased significantly and new research collaboration opportunities opened up.

Jeremy North, Taylor & Francis Books Managing Director, said: “Taylor & Francis has a proud history of making outstanding books available in English for an international readership. Our China Perspectives series is a good example of this, which now includes over 350 titles by leading Chinese scholars. However, we have always been aware that our translations program represented just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we were keen to explore whether AI could help.”

North added: “This new initiative, which we will be working on hand-in-hand with our regional publishing partners, is a very positive use of AI technology. It promises to promote better understanding between cultures and accelerate awareness of the knowledge required to meet today’s challenges, regardless of where it is first published.”

Prospective authors can get in touch with the Taylor & Francis Editorial Contact for their subject area to enquire about AI translation.

Further details about how Taylor & Francis is using AI technology to enhance the publishing process are available at: taylorandfrancis.com/about/ai/

MDPI in 2024: Research Integrity, Expanding Global Reach, and Strengthening Open Access

March 26, 2025

MDPI has released its 2024 Achievements Report, highlighting key milestones in its commitment to open access publishing. Over the past year, MDPI tripled the size of its research integrity team, expanded its global workforce by 750 to reach 6,650 staff across 21 offices, and published 238,000 peer-reviewed open-access articles. The publisher also recorded more than 25 million downloads of its fully open-access research, reinforcing its role in making knowledge freely accessible worldwide.

“Reflecting on 2024, we remain committed to making research accessible to all,” said Stefan Tochev, CEO of MDPI. “Our success is a testament to the dedication of our employees, authors, reviewers, and partners. Together, we are shaping the future of scholarly communication.”

Strengthening Research Integrity

In 2024, MDPI made significant investments in research integrity. Alongside tripling the size of its dedicated integrity team, the company introduced key updates to its publication ethics policies, enhancing transparency in corrections and addressing the evolving role of Generative AI (GenAI) in publishing. MDPI also joined global initiatives such as United2Act and STM’s Integrity Hub to further support best practices in scholarly publishing.

These efforts contributed to a rigorous peer review process, with 215,000 expert reviewers evaluating nearly 600,000 submitted manuscripts. Of these, 238,000 were published, reflecting an overall rejection rate of 60%.

MDPI’s journals strengthened their presence in major multidisciplinary databases, including Web of Science (Clarivate), Scopus (Elsevier), the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s platforms (PubMed Central, PubMed, and MEDLINE), Engineering Village, and Chemical Abstracts (CAS). More than 90% of MDPI journals evaluated for Web of Science were accepted, and just under 300 journals are expected to receive a Journal Impact Factor in 2025. Overall, 97% of MDPI’s 2024 articles are indexed in Web of Science.

“Our strengthened focus on research integrity underscores MDPI’s commitment to upholding the highest publishing standards,” added CEO Stefan Tochev. “We have grown our research integrity team and updated key ethical policies, proactively addressing emerging challenges while ensuring a robust peer review process. The strong presence of MDPI journals in leading databases reflects the trust placed in us by researchers and institutions worldwide.”

Global Growth & Community Engagement

MDPI continued to expand its global footprint in 2024. For example, amid a 15–20% increase in submissions from the Asia-Pacific region, the company opened a new office in South Korea. Additionally, MDPI established 68 new institutional partnerships worldwide, bringing the total number to more than 900. A landmark agreement with ZB MED in Germany now provides open-access support to 110 universities and research institutions.

MDPI’s commitment to an author-centric publishing experience was reflected in positive feedback from its community. In 2024, 95% of submitting authors rated their overall experience as excellent or good, while 92% praised the peer review process. Reviewers and guest editors also expressed high satisfaction, with 82% and 84% rating their experiences positively respectively.

“Our continued investment in the editorial community demonstrates MDPI’s commitment to supporting researchers worldwide,” said CEO Stefan Tochev. “Expanding into South Korea and establishing new institutional partnerships strengthens our global reach. Meanwhile, the overwhelmingly positive feedback from authors, reviewers, and editors reaffirms our dedication to maintaining a high-quality, author-focused publishing experience.

“Building on the progress of 2024, MDPI remains focused on advancing research integrity, expanding access to high-quality open research, and strengthening collaborations with the global research community. The company will continue to adapt to emerging publishing trends and maintain its commitment to rigorous editorial standards.”

https://www.mdpi.com/annual-report-2024

Silverchair & Hum Announce Alchemist Review and ScholarOne Manuscripts Partnership

March 26, 2025

Silverchair and Hum have announced a strategic partnership that integrates Hum’s recently launched Alchemist Review with ScholarOne Manuscripts. This collaboration builds on the existing Silverchair Universe partnership between the two organizations and will allow publishers, editors, and reviewers to access Alchemist Review’s key manuscript insights including central claims, methodology, citation integrity, and research originality. The partnership between Hum, Silverchair, and trialing publishers is intended to accelerate the pace of experimentation and critical evaluation of applying AI to submission, peer review, and editorial challenges.

“We’re excited to bring Hum’s AI-powered manuscript intelligence to the scholarly community,” said Dustin Smith, Co-founder and President of Hum. “This partnership represents our shared commitment to supporting editors and reviewers with tools that distill essential manuscript insights so they have more time to focus on the research.”

Developed in collaboration with GroundedAI, Alchemist Review assists editors and reviewers by automatically extracting core claims, assessing methodologies, evaluating statistical rigor, and validating citations within manuscripts—capabilities that will soon be available to publishers the participate in the ScholarOne and Alchemist Review trial.

“ScholarOne has been a trusted platform for manuscript submission and review for over two decades,” said Will Schweitzer, CEO at Silverchair. “By partnering with Hum and supporting Alchemist Review’s AI capabilities, we’re enabling publishers to harness the power of AI at the earliest stages of the review process. Solutions like Alchemist Review may reduce editorial time-to-first decision and allow editorial teams to focus on evaluating research and serving their authors. This partnership is part of our commitment to innovation, supporting an ecosystem of solutions, and delivering valuable features to our publishers.”

The integration delivers several key benefits to publishers and their editorial teams:

Immediate Access to Alchemist’s Key Manuscript Insights: Editors receive comprehensive manuscript assessment
Enhanced Quality Control: Automated citation validation and methodology assessment provide an additional information to support editorial decisions
Reduced Administrative Burden: By automating routine evaluation tasks, editorial staff have more time to focus on strategic decision-making and author communication

The integrated solution is currently available as a limited release to select ScholarOne customers. Visit hum.works/review for details.