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An exploratory project to explore the uncertain future of scholarly communication, research practices and academic publishing amid accelerating change. By @sarahgreaves18.bsky.social @roobina.bsky.social @jontreadway.bsky.social and @grnr25.bsky.social
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Debates about paying peer reviewers go back and forth, but @grnr25.bsky.social presents experience of doing just that at a small, gold OA journal. The economics make sense. Find out why 👇
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Text, white on dark blue, reads: if the economics make sense, should we pay peer reviewers? Scholarlyfutures.substack.com Scholarly Futures Below this a pale blue background with red white blue and black paper confetti exploding.
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Our first guest post! Emma Green @majordoma.bsky.social attended last week's APE conference and pondered whether we are truly doing enough to transform the industry in the face of current challenges. What do you think? 🤔
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January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The latest post on our Scholarly Futures Substack is live and digs into how AI is used in peer review. It aids in technical checks & helps reviewers with their reports. But is there any governance or best practice out there? By @roobina.bsky.social 👇
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Peer review needs a revolution. AI is already driving it
Challenges to peer review affect the quality and efficiency of academic publishing. AI tools already help reviewers and publishers but are we prepared for the future?
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January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Lots of predictions out there about the year ahead, so we asked AIs what they thought would happen in scholarly communications in 2026. AI predicts more AI! Do you agree?
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A brutalist building with an unlit neon sign saying 'the future' with blue sky behind it. A white caption reads: What to expect in scholarly communications in 2026 Or what AI believes could occur... Scholarly Futures Scholarlyfutures.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Instead of scholarly communication or academic publishing, this week we share on and off topic content we have enjoyed this year. Plus @grnr25.bsky.social shares some lessons learned @jontreadway.bsky.social @sarahgreaves18.bsky.social @roobina.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/scholarl...
A gnome figurine in front of a red background. White text reads: Christmas Gifts. Some on and off topic recommendations from the SchFuCrew. Scholarly Futures ScholarlyFutures.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The U.S. Office of Research Integrity has been relatively quiet in 2025, releasing just two misconduct findings with only two weeks remaining in the year — the fewest the office has released since at least 2006. ORI typically releases an average of about 10 findings a year.
ORI has released just two misconduct findings this year
The U.S. Office of Research Integrity has been relatively quiet in 2025, releasing just two misconduct findings with only two weeks remaining in the year — the fewest the office has released since …
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Last week I attended the #STMInnovation and #STMIntegrity days in London.
I believe the scholarly research ecosystem needs to change in a pretty substantial way if we're to face in to the societal threats that have emerged.
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Why We Must Work Together to Harden the Scholarly Supply Chain - The Scholarly Kitchen
At the STM innovation and Integrity days in London last week, it's clear that research integrity has become an increasingly pressing issue. Many publishers are reporting significant increases in submi...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Very much enjoyed last week's meeting in Cambridge about the Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) model for scholarly publishing. There were lots of highly inspiring discussions, including an important discussion about strengthening coordination between initiatives in this area.

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Reimagining Scholarly Publishing: Outcomes From A Public Forum To Discuss The Publish, Review, Curate (PRC) Publishing Model – ASAPbio
At a meeting held on the 3rd December 2025 at Kings College, Cambridge over 50 delegates, comprising researchers, publishers, librarians, research funders and
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December 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Latest post by @jontreadway.bsky.social explores what the shortlist and winners of the Vesalius Innovation Award say about changes in the research workflow system.
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White text on a red background on the top half of the image. The bottom half is a light bulb. Text reads: Innovation with receipts. What can we infer from the winners of The Vesalius Innovation Award about developments in the research workflow and ecosystem over the six years since the annual award was first given?
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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📣 On demand: Watch our webinar with Research Information and see how publishers can scale #ResearchIntegrity checks with the Dimensions Author Check API.

Presented by Dr Leslie McIntosh & Tyler Ruse.

🔗 See the webinar now: https://ow.ly/Rfzf50XGcff

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December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Will AI help or hinder the Publish, Read, Curare model? New post from @sarahgreaves18.bsky.social for our Substack 👇
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White text on a blue background reads: AI calls time on curation. Will AI stop new curation lead publishing models thriving before they've even had a chance to grow? Scholarly Futures looks into the publish, read, curate model and the potential impact of AI. ScholarlyFutures.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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🚀 Big news for open research information!

From 2026, @cnrs.fr will no longer have institutional access to Web of Science.

This move aligns with the vision of the Barcelona Declaration and shows how institutions can operationalise the transition to open systems.

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Le CNRS s’émancipe du Web of Science
À partir du 1er janvier 2026, le CNRS coupera l’accès à l’une des plus importantes bases bibliométriques commerciales : le
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December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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This afternoon, I will give a public lecture about #ResearchIntegrity and #ImageForensics, at the University of Bern, CH, where I will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science tomorrow.

Thank you for your support ❤️
Screenshot from a flyer that reads: Public Lecture on Scientific Integrity Dr. Elisabeth Bik Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research Images Science builds upon science. Even after peer-review and publication, science papers could still contain images or other data of concern. If not addressed, papers containing incorrect or even falsified data could lead to wasted time and money spent by other researchers trying to reproduce those results. Several high-profile cases of science misconduct have been reported, but many more remain undetected. Elisabeth Bik is an image forensics detective who left her paid job in industry to search for and report biomedical articles that contain errors or data of concern. She has conducted a systematic review of 20,000 papers across 40 journals and found that approximately 4% of these contained inappropriately duplicated images. In her talk, she will present her work and show several types of inappropriately duplicated images and other examples of research misconduct. In addition, she will discuss how Artificial Intelligence can both help identify cases of misconduct and also create them, as well as the growing threat of scientific paper mills. On the occasion of the Dies academicus of the University of Bern on 6th December 2025, Elisabeth Bik will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science for her groundbreaking work and untiring commitment to scientific integrity. Friday 5th December 2025, 4pm Aula, 2nd floor, Main Building, Hochschulstrasse 4. Also see this link: https://www.vetsuisse.unibe.ch/e58/e1479157/e1624857/e1753357/Elisabeth_Bik_flyer_2025_A3_20251104_ger.pdf
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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🚨 Webinar Alert 👉 Dec 4 @ 10am ET

What does #GenAI do well and where does it fail without supporting tech?

We’ll explore how knowledge graphs, symbolic reasoning & more can help GenAI!

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/QGVI50Xx7y3
November 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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How much further can consolidation go in scholarly publishing, and could winds of change blow in from elsewhere to reshape the market, perhaps even ‘disrupt’ the way things are done? Latest by @roobina.bsky.social 👇
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The last large acquisition before big tech brings big change?
The recent announcement that OUP is acquiring Karger heralds yet more consolidation in an industry where there have been growing concerns about market concentration, monetisation and monopolies.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Excellent start to #Munin2025 with the panel on open #metadata with perspectives from @barcelonadori.bsky.social, @doaj.bsky.social, @oa2020.org, @pkp.sfu.ca and SCOAP3 @cern.bsky.social.
Followed by the beautiful sight of the final sunset of the year from UiT Campus
Sunset over snowy hills seen from UiT campus
November 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Fascinating post by @jontreadway.bsky.social this week about the 'Chuna Cycle' and how well it could map onto academic publishing. Find out more 👇
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My second article for @scholarlyfutures.bsky.social - looking at the concept of a China cycle and what implications it might have for research and scholarly publishing.

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An image of sunset in Shanghai. The text on the image says in Is the China Cycle coming for scholarly publishing? Industries from solar power to electric vehicles have been disrupted by the dominance of China. Could we see the same dynamics unfold in academic publishing?
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Scholastica & Maverick Release New Survey Report: Tech Needs of Small and Medium Publishers
Scholastica & Maverick Release New Survey Report: Tech Needs of Small and Medium Publishers
Member News Release submitted by Scholastica on 11/05/2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The @ama-assn.org will cease publication of its ethics journal at the end of this year.
AMA ethics journal shutters after 26 years
The American Medical Association will cease publication of its ethics journal at the end of this year.  The AMA Journal of Ethics, an open access, peer-reviewed journal was founded in 1999 und…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Is there a major health crisis coming for STM publishing? @sarahgreaves18.bsky.social shares her thoughts on the @stmassoc.bsky.social day that runs adjacent to the Frankfurt Book Fair: 👇
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Does Publishing need a Pulse Check or Resuscitation?
Sharing my thoughts and fears on whether a major health crisis for STM publishing is coming or not.....
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Amid growing financial pressure, exacerbated by the increasing dominance of open access, learned societies face a defining moment. Leveraging their community could be the answer. By @grnr25.bsky.social 👇
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The untapped potential of community
Amid growing financial pressure, exacerbated by the increasing dominance of open access, learned societies face a defining moment.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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To round off the week, we bring this quick update on research security, since our post on Tuesday. Written by @roobina.bsky.social about an announcement from the @ec.europa.eu and a report by @scienceeurope.org
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A neon sign on a modern street. White text over the top of the image reads: Quick updates on research security. News from the European Commission and Science Europe.
October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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This is something I have thought about a lot over the last couple of years, especially since 2022.

The Great Pullback: Why Academic Social Media’s Fragmentation Matters
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Guest Post — The Great Pullback: Why Academic Social Media’s Fragmentation Matters - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest bloggers share insights into the fragmented, tiring, and uncertain digital landscape for academics, and evidence that a shift is underway — with implications for scholarly communication ...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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✅ More transparency online.

As of today, researchers can access data from the biggest online platforms.

Why?

To study their societal impact and address risks like illegal content and scams – making the online world safer, especially for minors.

→ link.europa.eu/RMdwCV
A graphic illustrating the Digital Services Act. A smartphone is surrounded by yellow EU stars and icons such as a lock, shield, bell, and document with a magnifying glass, symbolising transparency and safety. Text reads: “DIGITAL SERVICES ACT – Unprecedented access for researchers to online platforms.” The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner.
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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This week, @roobina.bsky.social takes a look at research security and how it could create tensions with open science and open data: 👇
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October 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM