ResearchGate and MA Healthcare announce new Journal Home partnership

May 28, 2025

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and MA Healthcare, the established publishing company providing nursing and medical education content, offering more than 50 peer-reviewed journals, digital resources, conferences, and websites for health professionals at all levels of training and practice, have announced a new Journal Home partnership to expand the reach, readership, and authorship of MA Healthcare journals worldwide.

The Journal Home partnership includes 10 subscription and hybrid journals spanning nursing, dentistry, and community healthcare. MA Healthcare aims to increase readership of full-text articles and encourage international authorship through ResearchGate’s unique Journal Home offering. The journals included in this partnership will benefit from:

Increased visibility through seamless delivery of all full-text articles from these journals onto the ResearchGate platform, with immediate amplification through ResearchGate’s network of 25+ million researcher members.
Engaging highly relevant researchers throughout their research and publishing cycles – growing new authorship and increasing author engagement and loyalty.
Improved brand awareness through dedicated journal profile pages to collate key information and content, plus prominent branding on associated article pages.
Enhanced author support, with automated updates to authors profiles on ResearchGate to better track usage, connect with readers, and measure impact.

“Our Journal Home partnership with ResearchGate allows us to better support the needs of the healthcare community, improving visibility and access to our renowned nursing and medical education journals,” said Tom Pollard, Publishing Director of Digital Resources at Mark Allen Group. “Our Journal Home partnership provides our authors and readers new routes to engage and connect with our journals and grow our international community.”

“I’m delighted to see MA Healthcare partner with Journal Home to foster their engagement between authors and readers, and increase their authorship and readership internationally” said Sören Hofmayer, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ResearchGate. “Journal Home provides a unique opportunity for MA Healthcare to add incremental usage beyond their own platform through our highly engaged researcher community, and to build deeper and lasting relationships with new and existing authors throughout their research cycles.”

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

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

For more information about MA Healthcare, please visit https://www.markallengroup.com/who-we-are/about-ma-healthcare/

Aries Systems and DataSeer Partner to Advance Research Excellence and Transparency in Scientific Publishing

May 28, 2025

Aries Systems Corporation, a leading provider of workflow management technologies for the scholarly publishing community, and DataSeer, a developer of AI-powered research integrity solutions for institutions, publishers, and funders, are pleased to announce their partnership to elevate quality and transparency in scientific research.

Scholarly journals are often overburdened with time-consuming editorial checks on incoming submissions. Inconsistent journal standards, limited transparency, compliance discrepancies, and a rise in fraud can lead to expensive bottlenecks, post-publication corrections, and threats research integrity. To streamline this process and mitigate these risks, Aries Systems and DataSeer have partnered to integrate SnapShot, an automated editorial screen technology, with Editorial Manager® (EM), the leading manuscript submission and peer review tracking system.

Triggering an analysis at initial submission and revision in EM, SnapShot saves editorial offices time by automatically scanning every manuscript against a hierarchical schema of checks tailored to the journal’s needs and requirements. Available checks include data sharing, code sharing protocol, PID use, and more — generating fast, actionable report summaries for editorial teams and Author-ready returns in EM. Backed by a secure Large Language Model (LLM), SnapShot can immediately refine its criteria for checks based on feedback from the journal. Through this seamless integration, journals can screen submissions instantaneously within their existing editorial workflow in EM – streamlining manuscript triage, improving compliance with journal and funder policies, and enhancing the transparency of scientific research.

“Aries remains committed to offering integrated solutions designed to optimize workflow and enhance scholarly research through our ecosystem of connected technologies,” said Pierre Montagano, Aries’ Director of Business Development. “Our strategic partnership with DataSeer delivers automated detection and corrections at scale, supporting editorial offices and driving best practice in open science.”

“With SnapShot, we can assess nuanced, journal-specific criteria,” said DataSeer founder and CEO Tim Vines. “For example, SnapShot checks not just whether a data availability statement is present – but also whether data is actually shared, if the authors have used a journal-approved repository, and if the dataset includes the files we would expect given the type of paper. If the data isn’t shared, SnapShot evaluates whether the authors provided a valid reason. Integrating with Aries’ Editorial Manager system is a tremendous opportunity to provide support to a broad swath of the scholarly publishing community, and put efficient and effective research integrity checks within reach for more journals.”

For more information on the Editorial Manager/SnapShot integration, contact the DataSeer team at dataseer@dataseer.ai or your dedicated Aries Account Coordinator (AC).

Enago Launches DocuMark: A Breakthrough Tool that Redefines How Universities Address AI-Assisted Student Work

May 27, 2025

Enago, a leader in publishing and educational technology solutions, today announced the launch of DocuMark, developed by Trinka AI. DocuMark is a groundbreaking platform designed to transform how academic institutions address AI-assisted student submissions. DocuMark shifts the focus from detection to transparency, allowing students to verify and take ownership of AI contributions in their work, while providing educators with valuable insights into the student writing process and alleviating their stress. This enables them to refocus on fostering meaningful learning outcomes instead of policing AI misuse.

As AI writing tools become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educational institutions face significant challenges in maintaining academic integrity. DocuMark addresses these challenges by creating a transparent environment where universities can enable students to ethically incorporate AI tools into their learning journey while upholding their academic standards.

“DocuMark represents a paradigm shift in how we approach AI in education,” said Sharad Mittal, Founder and CEO of Trinka AI. “We designed DocuMark not as another policing tool, but as a supportive platform that relieves teacher stress by restoring clarity and trust in the classroom. In fact, one educator from our pilot phase said, ‘My stress is gone! DocuMark brings back the pre-ChatGPT clarity while embracing today’s technology.’”

He further added, “At the same time, DocuMark guides students to use AI responsibly, encouraging them to take ownership of their work. Our vision is to create an environment where AI enhances learning rather than undermines it. By fostering transparency and responsibility, we’re helping institutions navigate one of the most profound transformations in educational history.”

How does DocuMark benefit the students, educators, and the institutions:

DocuMark guides students to review and take full ownership of AI-assisted content before submission, providing faculty with verified submission reports that eliminate doubts about student effort. This innovative approach frees educators from the stress of detecting AI-generated content, allowing them to focus on what matters most: fostering learning and growth. The platform ensures that student writing follows institutional guidelines on academic integrity and AI usage, maintaining consistency and fairness across all submissions.

For students, DocuMark serves as both guide and safeguard. The system helps learners reflect on their use of AI tools, clarify their actions, and adjust any improper usage. This process builds confidence and ensures students understand the boundaries of appropriate AI assistance. “I was using AI incorrectly until DocuMark guided me. Now I’m confident submitting my assignments without fear,” reported a student participant in the platform’s beta testing program.

Educators experience significant relief from the burden of verifying AI-generated content. DocuMark restores clarity to the assessment process while embracing current technology. “Finally, I can focus on teaching instead of playing detective. DocuMark has restored trust in my classroom.” said a professor from the same beta testing program.

Administrative benefits extend beyond basic compliance. DocuMark provides clear data and insights that help institutions reinforce and refine their policies on academic integrity and AI usage. This data can help institutions craft better AI policies and ensure that students are learning responsibly in the digital age.

The platform seamlessly integrates within existing LMS systems and is available immediately for institutional adoption. Trinka AI is also offering a pilot program for universities interested in exploring how DocuMark can transform their approach to academic integrity. This opportunity allows institutions to experience first-hand how the platform can reduce faculty stress, enhance student learning, and maintain academic standards in the age of AI. “We invite forward-thinking universities to join us in redefining academic integrity for the AI era,” added Sharad Mittal.

For more information about DocuMark or to apply for the pilot program, visit https://www.trinka.ai/features/documark or contact connect@trinka.ai

Oxford University Press and Hum sign agreement to pilot Alchemist Review

May 21, 2025

Hum has announced that Oxford University Press (OUP), one of the world’s largest university presses, will soon begin using Hum’s AI-based editorial assistant, Alchemist Review.

Working on a limited set of content, this collaboration will enable OUP to leverage Hum’s deep textual analysis together with Grounded AI’s contextual citation checks to provide an intelligent manuscript assessment to their editors. The goals are to enhance the depth of manuscript assessment, reduce editorial burden and seek efficiencies in the editorial review process.

As part of a human-led editorial review process, Alchemist Review will use advanced AI capabilities to automatically extract key manuscript insights, including central claims, methodology assessment, reference validation, and research originality. These artifacts will be used to support OUP’s editors in making more informed decisions while reducing administrative burden.

An additional part of this collaboration will focus on tool integration into existing editorial workflows. OUP and Hum will be working with Silverchair’s ScholarOne Manuscripts to develop a process for seamless manuscript extraction and the return of key information back into their system.

“OUP is exactly the type of organization we seek to collaborate with. They’re smart, diligent, and deeply engaged in the details,” said Dustin Smith, Co-founder and President of Hum. “We both deeply value enhancing the speed, quality, and efficiency of editorial decision making. We expect their feedback to be instrumental in shaping Alchemist Review.

The trial will focus on implementing Alchemist Review’s advanced AI capabilities to automatically extract key manuscript insights, including central claims, methodology assessment, citation validation, and research originality evaluation. These features will support OUP’s editors and reviewers in making more informed decisions leading to enhanced productivity.

“At OUP, we’re exploring innovative technologies to address challenges and opportunities in the publishing process while maintaining our commitment to the highest standards of academic integrity,” said Julia McDonnell, Director of Journals Product at Oxford University Press. “Alchemist Review offers promising capabilities that could significantly improve the support for our editorial teams in evaluating manuscripts and delivering exceptional content to the academic community.”

Cassyni extends partnership with Springer Nature to deepen researcher engagement by running research seminars at scale

May 21, 2025

Cassyni, the platform for research seminars, and Springer Nature, a global research publisher, today announced the expansion of their partnership to enable more journals to build engagement with their research communities through online seminars.

Springer Nature’s Research Communities (powered in partnership with Zapnito) provide a free online platform for researchers and peers to connect, generate discussions and explore research findings that matter to them. The extended partnership better integrates Cassyni’s offerings into the platform meaning any journal can easily set up seminars to promote new journal issues, key research articles and calls for papers.

Individual journals, ranging from titles such as Nature Communications to specialist publications such as Nonlinear Dynamics, will host their own research seminars. These seminars will reflect each journal’s unique branding and focus, helping to build dedicated communities around specific research areas. At the same time, the seminars will be promoted across the broader Springer Nature Research Communities platform, encouraging participation beyond the core audience. The outcome is deep engagement between the journals and their primary readership, while also encouraging cross-discipline interaction across the wider community.

Andrew Preston, Co-founder at Cassyni, says:

Cassyni-hosted seminars, which can be embedded directly into a journal’s website, are an ideal solution to meet the changing needs of researchers. These seminars not only attract but also engage a worldwide community of researchers. Thanks to the “Cassyni Effect,” a significant portion of this audience will subsequently cite and publish in the journal hosting the seminars, contributing to the journal’s growth and success. We are thrilled to be able to offer this impactful solution at scale across the Springer Nature portfolio.

Marc Gillett, Head of Editorial Engagement at Springer Nature, says:

At Springer Nature, we are committed to supporting and connecting researchers worldwide – to each other and to the latest research. Our investment in our Research Communities platforms exemplifies this commitment. Expanding our partnership with Cassyni enables us to empower even more journals and authors to extend their interdisciplinary and global connections delivering new value to authors and readers alike.

At launch, the following Communities will be included: Agricultural & Food Science, Astronomy, Cancer, Chemistry, Computational Science, Earth & Environment, Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Materials, Mathematics & Statistics, Neuroscience, Physics, Social Sciences, and Sustainability.

For more information and to explore the seminars visit: https://cassyni.com/c/springer-nature.

IOP Publishing enhances author recognition with the introduction of CRediT

May 21, 2025

IOP Publishing is introducing the Contributor Role Taxonomy (CRediT) across all its proprietary journals to enhance recognition for authors. The taxonomy provides a standardised framework to define and recognise the diverse roles authors play during the production and publication of research outputs such as research articles.

Using the CRediT taxonomy, authors can specify exactly how they have contributed to a manuscript by selecting from 14 roles, such as conceptualisation, project administration, data curation, investigation, software and writing.

Clearly defining researchers’ contributions and making this easily discoverable and accessible ensures that their work can be more accurately recognised and attributed. Transparent information about roles on a publication also enhances accountability and facilitates source checking, thereby improving research integrity and contributing to wider trust in science.

Daniel Keirs, Head of Journal Strategy and Performance at IOPP says: “For researchers, it’s increasingly important to demonstrate their involvement in the research process, whether that is designing the methodology, analysing data or communicating discoveries. By making this simpler for researchers to do, we enhance researchers’ experience and make information clearer and easier to access. At the same time, it helps institutions and funders see the full range of contributions, supporting a more holistic approach to research evaluation. This approach aligns with our mission to deliver impact, recognition, and value to the scientific community.”

Springer Healthcare and inScience Communications rebrand as Springer Health+

May 21, 2025

Springer Healthcare and inScience Communications, global providers of medical communications and education within the Springer Nature portfolio, are together rebranding as Springer Health+.

The rebrand aims to better reflect the portfolio’s offerings to a global medical community, including its longstanding reputation for providing innovative, high-quality medical communications solutions, education initiatives, and specialised training programs for the life science industry. Springer Health + is a part of Springer Nature’s strong health offering supporting over 240,000 researchers and practitioners worldwide helping them find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

Speaking on the rebrand, Fabian Kaufmann, Managing Director said:

“We have always put our community at the centre of what we do – going beyond the scientific data to better connect cutting edge research to those who need these insights in their working lives. Rebranding as Springer Health+ helps us to reclarify our offering as a comprehensive partner, who supports healthcare providers in providing the best patient outcomes. Whilst our mission remains unchanged, under our new brand we look forward to better utilising our global reach, enriched by local expertise, to ensure Springer Health+ continues to be a trusted and expert partner to the diverse needs of healthcare professionals worldwide, offering insights and services directly relevant to their unique circumstances.”

For more information about Springer Health+ and its services, please visit Springer Health+

KGL Accucoms Facilitates Inclusion of Five Leading US Publishers in India’s ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) Initiative

May 21, 2025

After three years of strategic planning and collaborative effort, the Government of India has officially launched the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS)initiative—an ambitious program designed to expand access to academic and scientific knowledge across the country. By centralizing and funding subscriptions to major academic publishers at the national level, ONOS ensures that researchers, students, and institutions can access a vast repository of high-quality scholarly content without individual licensing barriers. We’re proud to share that five of our clients are key participants in this transformative initiative, reflecting their commitment to open knowledge and research equity.

This is a joint press release from KGL Accucoms and the 5 Publishers we represent who are part of ONOS – American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Physical Society, Annual Reviews, American Society for Microbiology and SPIE Digital Library

“Representing five esteemed scholarly society publishers—Annual Reviews, APS, AIAA, ASM, and SPIE—in the landmark One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative is both a privilege and a clear reflection of what strategic, sustained collaboration can accomplish. This milestone agreement, three years in the making, was made possible through the dedicated efforts of KGL Accucoms, whose deep understanding of the Indian research ecosystem and commitment to equitable access played a part in its realization. Through ONOS, these publishers are advancing national research priorities and reaffirming the global significance of society-led publishing. Building on this momentum, KGL Accucoms remains focused on expanding access by working to bring content from its non-ONOS partner publishers to ONOS institutions and private academic communities across India—with the broader goal of integrating them into the ONOS framework in the future.” Rakesh Malik, Commercial Director APAC, KGL Accucoms

www.accucoms.com

“AIAA is honored to be included amongst the inaugural group of publishers selected to participate in the ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) Consortium. This will provide access to AIAA Journals content to a wide array of governmental and publicly funded institutions across India. We believe this speaks both to the quality of AIAA’s content, and to the strong demand for scholarly and technical information in one of the world’s most important economies. We’re grateful to the team at KGL Accucoms, whose guidance and expertise at every step of the process was integral to our success.”

David Arthur, Director of Publications, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

www.aiaa.org

“The American Physical Society (APS) is incredibly proud to be among the first publishers to support the ONOS initiative via our agency partner, Accucoms. The expansion of access to critical research across India is aligned with our mission to Advance Physics and represents a major, National achievement.”

Dylan Moulton, Global Sales Director, American Physical Society

www.aps.org

Non-profit organization Annual Reviews, a global leader in scientific review publishing, is pleased to announce an agreement with the landmark One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) program in India. This collaboration represents three years of strategic planning to bring all 51 Annual Reviews (2025-2027 volumes) to every centrally funded institution in India. “We are delighted to confirm the ONOS agreement which increases journal access to this prestigious research community”, said Richard Gallagher, President, and Editor-In-Chief of Annual Reviews. “We are happy to find a national consortium that is aligned with the mission of Annual Reviews and further supports open access. We would also like to thank our partners at KGL Accucoms for their representation during this process.”

Richard Gallagher, President, and Editor-In-Chief of Annual Reviews

www.annualreviews.org

“As part of ASM’s strategic vision to unite scientists and stakeholders worldwide, we are thrilled to join ONOS in broadening global access to high-quality research,” said Melissa Junior, Executive Publisher, ASM. “ASM remains dedicated to leading the way in scientific publishing by championing open access and fostering collaboration within the scientific community. This transformative initiative marks a significant step toward making scientific research more accessible, equitable and inclusive for all.”

Melissa Junior, Executive Publisher, American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

www.asm.org

“SPIE welcomes the opportunity to expand access to scientific research for our constituents in India.”

Andy Wallis, SPIE Digital Library Sales and Marketing Manager

www.spie.org

River Valley Technologies Unveils Innovative Research Integrity Dashboard

May 21, 2025

River Valley Technologies has released its Research Integrity Dashboard, incorporating a suite of third party tools, as well as River Valley’s own Research Integrity Checker. The configurable system is fully built into River Valley’s award winning submission and peer review system, ReView 3.0.

The Dashboard can be customized by publisher, journal, or even article type, ensuring all appropriate checks are carried out. These include third party tools such as ImageTwin and Clear Skies. The consolidated results are displayed within a single user-friendly interface.

The integration into ReView 3.0 allows publishers and Editorial offices to check submitted content automatically or ad hoc and at any stage, including submission, revision, and even in the production stage. The checks are run in parallel in the background, minimizing disruption to users.The Dashboard can also be used independently of ReView, or can be integrated with third party platforms.

Key features of the Research Integrity Dashboard include:

Detection of plagiarism and duplicate submission
Citation verification
Analysis of authors and affiliations
Forensic analysis of body text
Suspicious self-citation patterns
Granular analysis of references
Detection of AI-generated content

River Valley has been active in the research integrity area for some years, having already submitted some 4000 animations of questionable images on PubPeer. This experience together with 35 years of publishing innovation and knowledge of scholarly content means that River Valley Technologies is uniquely positioned to help maintain ethical publishing. The Research Integrity Dashboard integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, offering both large and small publishers a scalable, customizable approach to safeguarding research ethics.

River Valley’s Kaveh Bazargan commented: “Research integrity has never been more critical to the academic community. Publishers are under immense pressure to maintain high standards of ethical publishing while handling an increasing volume of submissions. Our Research Integrity Dashboard is designed to meet that challenge head-on, offering a robust, scalable solution that supports the integrity of research communication from start to finish. River Valley’s experience of handling complex scholarly content gives us a major advantage in spotting anomalies”

ReView 3.0 has been selected as a finalist in the SSP 2025 EPIC Awards. The Research Integrity Dashboard is a continuously evolving tool, helping maintain trust, reliability, and reproducibility in scholarly communication.

New Technology from Sage Report Explores Librarian Leadership in the Age of AI

May 21, 2025

Technology from Sage has published the fourth instalment in its acclaimed Librarian Futures series: Librarian Leadership on the AI Frontier. The report explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the academic research journey—and the vital role librarians can play in guiding its responsible use.

Drawing on global surveys of over 1,000 students and 300 librarians, the findings uncover a complex relationship between confidence, capability, and trust in the academic use of AI. While over half of the students reported using AI tools like ChatGPT in their research, just 8% say they’ve received support from their librarian in doing so. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity: students overwhelmingly trust their librarians, with more than half saying they’d feel more confident using AI tools if recommended by them.

“We have been running our Librarian Futures series for nearly five years, and I’m proud of the insight gained into librarian and patron workflows,” said Matt Hayes, managing director of Technology from Sage. “Our first report highlighted how tools like Google Scholar were disintermediating the library. Now we are seeing something much more disruptive: patrons bypassing the library (and their collections) entirely with tools like ChatGPT.

“This shift risks learning outcomes, research integrity, and library relevance, but it’s also a clear opportunity for the library,” he said. “The very skills needed to use AI effectively, such as information literacy and critical thinking, are those that librarians excel at, and patron trust in librarians remains high. The call to action is clear: librarians must actively and unapologetically embed themselves in these emerging AI workflows. It’s the most powerful way for the library not just to remain essential, but to lead.”

Key insights from the report:

Over half of students reported using AI tools like ChatGPT in their research, but just 8% said their librarians supported them in their use of AI.
Librarians are more varied in their AI use than students, experimenting with tools like Copilot for Microsoft 365, Elicit, and others.
Students mostly use AI to simplify research tasks—summarising articles, breaking down complex ideas, and proofreading.
Students cite uncertainty around academic integrity as a reason for hesitating to use AI in deeper ways.
Nearly one-third of students feel their librarians wouldn’t be able to help with feelings of academic overwhelm—highlighting a missed opportunity for proactive support.
27% of students wouldn’t look to anyone at their institution for AI guidance—more than those who would turn to a librarian (17%).

The report includes commentary from academic librarians, AI experts, and library technology providers, as well as a foreword by AI education advocate Dr. Leo S Lo, dean and professor at the College of University Libraries and Learning Science at the University of New Mexico.

In his foreword, Dr. Leo S Lo writes, “This report serves as an important catalyst, urging libraries to seize their opportunity to redefine their roles, embrace AI expertise, empower students, and strengthen the library’s vital place in the academic community—today and into the future.”

Librarian Futures Part IV is available to download now at: technologyfromsage.com/whitepapers

The continued Librarian Futures report series demonstrates Technology from Sage’s ongoing commitment to championing the academic library for the long term, with Sage’s backing to do so. Technology from Sage is also hosting an online summit on Wednesday, 21 May, to discuss the findings with global librarian speakers. Register for the summit.

Cactus Communications and Silverchair collaborate to elevate research integrity and streamline editorial workflows

May 21, 2025

Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leader in AI-powered solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Silverchair, a leading independent platform partner for academic and professional publishers. This collaboration is focused on bringing quality and efficiency to editorial workflows in ScholarOne manuscripts by equipping journal editors with advanced tools to assess research integrity risks, technical compliance, and language quality.

The integration of Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk into ScholarOne workflows provides a targeted suite of AI-driven checks to detect research integrity risks, ensure technical compliance, and evaluate language quality. Preflight is configured to each journal’s guidelines and to specific editorial stages, ensuring that the right checks are applied at the right time to support editorial decision-making and uphold quality standards.

To further enhance the accuracy of these assessments, Preflight integrates PhD-level human reviews that conduct spot audits and in-depth analyses, offering a critical layer of human oversight. Preflight also provides tailored dashboards that deliver data-driven insights, helping editorial teams identify recurring risks and streamline processes effectively.

Nikesh Gosalia, President, Global Academic & Publisher Relations at Cactus Communications, said, “Ensuring research integrity is paramount in scholarly publishing. Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk, now used by over 20 publishers and societies, deploys a unique composite scoring methodology to instantly flag compromised manuscripts. Our partnership with Silverchair reflects a strategic move to extend this proven technology to more publishers, empowering editorial teams to proactively identify potential risks, expedite decision-making, and maintain the highest standards of quality and trust.”

Josh Dahl, SVP of Product & General Manager of ScholarOne at Silverchair added, “Integrating Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk into the ScholarOne workflow aligns seamlessly with our mission to support publishers in optimizing editorial workflows while ensuring end-to-end quality assessment and operational efficiencies. By combining AI-powered assessments with expert oversight, this collaboration provides a comprehensive solution for safeguarding research integrity while enhancing editorial efficiency.”

The partnership between CACTUS and Silverchair leverages AI, human expertise, and data-driven insights to reinforce research integrity across all stages of the editorial process. By enabling customized checks, expert reviews, and comprehensive dashboards, the collaboration is setting a new standard for quality control and operational efficiency in scholarly publishing.

Taylor & Francis Online highlights updates to cited research through new GetFTR-powered indicators

May 21, 2025

New indicators have been introduced to the references section of Taylor & Francis journal articles to inform readers when cited research has been retracted or updated. Using GetFTR’s retraction and errata service, Taylor & Francis Online is one of the first journal platforms to offer this functionality.

It is standard practice that when a published journal article is corrected or retracted, a permanent notice is attached to the original article to inform readers. However, that paper may already have been cited by other published articles. This enhancement therefore ensures readers of those citing articles are also fully informed about the status of the research.

If a cited article has been retracted, a ‘Retraction’ button now appears next to the citation; for corrected articles, an ‘Updates’ button is shown. Users can hover to see a brief summary or click through to the GetFTR Document Status page for a detailed timeline.

GetFTR’s retraction & errata service enables tools that integrate it to flag retractions and updates at the point of discovery. Data is sourced from Crossref and Retraction Watch, ensuring timely and accurate updates for researchers.

Dr Sabina Alam, Director of Publishing Ethics & Integrity at Taylor & Francis, said: “Publishers like Taylor & Francis are investing considerable resources into protecting the integrity of the scholarly record, including carrying out hundreds of investigations each year into articles of concern. Many of those investigations result in a correction or retraction, which may have significant implications for researchers depending on published work to inform their own research or for other articles citing retracted or corrected research.”

Alam added, “By improving the visibility of the status of cited articles, this new Taylor & Francis Online development is a very important tool for informing readers at the point of discovery, rather than relying on them going to the original article to check for updates.”

Dianne Benham, Product Director at GetFTR said: “At GetFTR, we’re committed to supporting the integrity of the research ecosystem by making critical information more visible and accessible to researchers, exactly when they need it. This new functionality on Taylor & Francis Online, one of our founding publishers, is a great example of how collaboration and innovation can help ensure that updates and retractions are clearly signposted at the point of discovery—enabling researchers to make informed decisions and strengthening trust in the scholarly record”.