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Easy-to-integrate journal peer review, production, and hosting solutions to help scholarly publishers work smarter (used by 1,300+ journals).

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What does 2026 have in store for the world of scholarly communication?

Scholastica's team shared their predictions and recommendations for journal publishers in a recent blog post: buff.ly/q9jSBf8
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
There's still time to register for "How can smaller-sized journal publishers get more out of software?"

During the webinar, we'll discuss solutions to tackle the top challenges surfaced in Scholastica and Maverick's "Tech Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" survey: buff.ly/Sd8GWrL
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Looking for a job in journal production?

We have 2️⃣ openings at Scholastica that might be right for you:

👉 Full-time technical editorial associate: buff.ly/SqCte3P

👉 Part-time technical editorial associate: buff.ly/Gla0u4c

You'll work with a great team that values work-life balance and inclusion.
Scholastica - Technical editorial assistant - full-time
Scholastica is hiring for a full time technical editorial assistant - join a smart and diverse team working on making knowledge more accessible and affordable.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join us for a series of webinars on ways to optimize your journal publishing workflows and expand the reach and impact of your content: buff.ly/5w28ZRn

#academicpublishing #researchimpact #scholcomm
January 27, 2026 at 7:07 PM
At a time when supporting DEIA is more critical than ever, publishers can lead by example.

In a new @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social article, @alicemeadows.bsky.social and Vicky Williams discuss @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social's DEIA program and learnings:
Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Revisited: An Interview with Vicky Williams of Emerald Publishing  - The Scholarly Kitchen
In this follow-up to a 2018 interview, Alice Meadows revisits the topic of DEIA with Emerald Publishing's CEO, Vicky Williams to find out what progress has been made and where improvements are still…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Is your editorial board struggling to find peer reviewers? You're not alone.

We cover tips to help in this blog post: buff.ly/0azvEuR
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Technology has the potential to supercharge the efforts of mission-driven small and mid-sized publishers by enabling them to more effectively compete with larger organizations.

What's needed to further that vision?

During this panel, we'll share actionable advice: buff.ly/Sd8GWrL
January 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Thinking about trying transparent peer review in the new year?

@donvanraven.bsky.social, EIC of @collabrapsychology.bsky.social, discusses why the journal's editors chose to transition to a transparent peer review process and the benefits in this new blog post: buff.ly/BzjmjMB
January 20, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Considering joining the #SDGPublishersCompact this year?

Learn more about the program in this @councilscienceed.bsky.social interview with two compact fellows who support participating editors and publishers:
The SDG Publishers Compact Fellows: A Conversation with Debra Rowe and Jo Wixon on Sustainability, Action, and the Indirect Lobby of Science Editors for Change-Making - Science Editor
Debra Rowe is President of the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development. She works with the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative, a collaboration of 10 UN agencies, chairing…
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January 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A new year is upon us, brimming with journal development opportunities!

Join us for a series of webinars on ways to optimize your journal publishing workflows and expand the reach and impact of your content: buff.ly/Cx8VjLu

#academicpublishing #researchimpact #scholcomm
January 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
"The data suggest that many publishers may be interested in leveraging AI but have reservations about incorporating new AI tools into their workflows."

Sneak peek into the "Tech Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" report from Scholastica and @maverick-os.bsky.social: buff.ly/IyAwSWy
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
There's no time like the present to reflect on journal workflow optimization opportunities! This free guide is full of tips to help you:

✅ Refine your peer review processes
✅ Attract more quality submissions
✅ Improve editorial team training

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January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
You need a peer review system that's powerful and user friendly.

Learn how Scholastica can help — from streamlining editorial communication to simplifying manuscript tracking and transfers. 👇
January 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"Acceptance of bombastic statements about the impacts of AI on scientific literature should wait for verification."

In his latest editorial for Science, @holdenthorp.bsky.social calls for publishers to leverage AI without getting caught up in overhyped promises.
Resisting AI slop
It’s hard to talk about any topic in science or education today without the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) coming up—whether large language models should be allowed to aid in searching for a…
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January 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Join Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants for a panel on ways small and mid-sized publishers can tackle top tech needs in 2026. Ft:

➡️ Nancy Roberts, Maverick
➡️ Meredith Weinhold, @cmadocs.bsky.social
➡️ Cory Schires, Scholastica
➡️ Lily Simmons, @pennpress.bsky.social

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January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
💪 Scholastica's Production Service team shares tips for keeping the peer review and publishing arms of your journal program in sync this year in this blog post: buff.ly/gSKH5hG
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
In a new @researchinfo.bsky.social A&O, Scholastica’s head of marketing & community, Danielle Padula, discusses how considering the needs of smaller publishers in research integrity infrastructure dev can lead to more effective solutions for publishers at every scale.

Read it here:
Research integrity solutions need to scale both ways - Research Information
Considering the needs of smaller publishers will yield more efficacious solutions and implementation at every scale, writes Danielle Padula
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January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Is our article-level metadata up to par⁉ 🤔

As 2026 begins, it's a critical question that all journal teams should ask themselves.

Quick 🧵👇
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
🎊 New user spotlight:

We welcome the Journal of Biomolecular Techniques to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system, production service, and OA publishing platform)! The journal is published by @abrf.bsky.social.

Learn more: jbt.abrf.org
January 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Considering moving to online-only publishing this year? It's always helpful to hear from others who've taken the plunge!

Learn about ORL - Head and Neck Nursing's experience in this Scholastica Community Conversation interview w/ the journal's EIC, Dr. Vinciya Pandian: buff.ly/osjq8aj
January 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Did you know we released new technical check support for journals using the Scholastica Peer Review System?

Learn more in this blog post: bit.ly/40j92gT
January 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🥂 As we enter 2026, the Scholastica team wishes our clients and colleagues a very happy new year!

We look forward to continuing to help you achieve your workflow goals and further your missions. Thank you for the important work that you do to move society forward.
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎊 New user spotlight:

We welcome the Journal of Acute Care Pharmacotherapy to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system, production service, and OA publishing platform)! JACP is published by @empharmacists.bsky.social.

Learn more: buff.ly/UvMIkod
December 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
❄️ Taking a winter break and looking to get caught up on journal publishing best practices?

Check out the Scholastica resources page for handy guides and webinars on peer review optimization, metadata management, OA publishing, and more! buff.ly/aPaqUIS
December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🎁 A little holiday season fun...

What's the perfect gift to give an academic journal editor?

Bonus points for answers by discipline
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM