ASM Partners with Hum to Deploy AI-based Taxonomy

June 4, 2025

Hum today announced that the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), one of the largest life science societies, has selected Hum’s Alchemist Taxonomy platform to enhance content organization, discovery, and audience engagement across ASM’s 16 scientific journals.

ASM used Alchemist Taxonomy to build a custom taxonomy based on over 260,000 articles published in their journals. The taxonomy build took about two weeks. Alchemist Taxonomy then applied appropriate tags to every article in ASM’s back file, and will do so going forward for all future publishing.

Alchemist Taxonomy will integrate with ASM’s existing KriyaDocs workflow, delivering AI-generated tags directly to articles appearing on ASM’s publishing platform, which is Atypon. This seamless connection will enable ASM to automatically, consistently, and accurately categorize and tag their entire journals publishing corpus.

“ASM is committed to delivering the most valuable and accessible microbiology content to our global community of researchers and practitioners,” said David Haber, Director of Publishing Operations for the American Society for Microbiology. “Hum’s Alchemist Taxonomy offers us an opportunity to dramatically improve how we organize and present our content, enabling more precise discovery and recommendations for our members. The integration with our existing KriyaDocs and Atypon infrastructure was a critical factor in our decision, as it allows us to enhance our capabilities without disrupting established workflows.”

By implementing Alchemist Taxonomy, ASM aims to achieve several strategic objectives:

Establish consistent, accurate tagging across their entire content library
Improve content discoverability for researchers and practitioners
Gain deeper insights into audience interests and content performance
Streamline editorial workflows by automating previously manual tagging processes
Enable more targeted content recommendations and personalization

“Scientific societies typically spend months and hundreds of thousands of dollars creating custom taxonomies, and even then, application of those taxonomies consistently can be a challenge,” said John Challice, SVP of Business Development at Hum. “This is a role where the robots can do it faster, cheaper, and better. We’re pleased to be able to bring frontier AI into ASM’s existing workflows, and to have done so so quickly.”

SPARC to Become Independent Nonprofit Organization on June 1

June 3, 2025

Effective June 1, 2025, SPARC will officially transition from operating as a fiscally sponsored project of the New Venture Fund to an independent nonprofit organization. We have successfully incorporated SPARC as a charitable nonprofit organization in Washington, DC., and have filed for our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. We expect that an IRS determination will take ~6-8 months; however, while we wait for final approval, SPARC can fully operate as a nonprofit organization with our tax-exempt status pending.

We have contracted with XcelHR, a professional employment organization (PEO), to provide HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services. We’ve also secured accounting services and legal counsel for taxes and general operations.

Funds from our membership dues and some grants will be moved immediately to the new SPARC entity. However, while we wait for IRS approval, some funders require that grant funds be held by an organization with a current tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. We have contracted with the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) to hold these funds while we wait for IRS approval. This is GFI’s only role with SPARC; once our tax-exempt status is approved, we will terminate the contract with GFI and all funds will be moved to SPARC.

As an independent nonprofit, we are required to have a fiscal Board of Directors. An inaugural BOD (Emily Gore, Yasmeen Shorish, April Hathcock, and Heather Joseph) has been established to fulfill this role. The Steering Committee, elected by SPARC members, will continue with its current remit to shape SPARC’s strategies and priorities.

We will continue operating under our current Articles of Governance, which the inaugural BOD adopted to serve as our provisional Bylaws. Over the next few months, in consultation with the Steering Committee, we will review and revise the Bylaws to further ensure that they reflect best practices for community-led transparency and good governance and serve SPARC’s needs as an independent nonprofit organization. We expect to submit revised bylaws to the Steering Committee for ratification at its October meeting.

There will still be some work required over the next few months to fully complete the process, and we will continue to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our operations. We do not expect that this transition will have a material impact on our member programs or services.

We’re very pleased with (and proud of) how this process has been executed, and are particularly grateful to the SPARC Steering Committee, Spin Out Subcommittee, and NVF Team for their support over the past 18 months. We are excited to be moving to this new chapter in SPARC’s evolution!

Clarivate Partners with CRKN to Further Canada’s Research Goals

June 3, 2025

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), a consortium of libraries and research institutions in Canada. The agreement provides 55 Canadian universities with expanded access to the Web of Science and is designed to enhance inter-member research collaborations, improving accessibility to Web of Science content for all members.

The Web of Science platform is home to the world’s first and most trusted publisher-neutral citation index – Web of Science Core Collection – and connects developments along the entire research lifecycle to that trustworthy core. It streamlines the discovery of content from the world’s leading journals alongside conference papers, books, dissertations and theses, datasets, patents, preprints, awarded grants, policy documents and more.

For CRKN members, new extended access to the Web of Science API will allow researchers to use the rich Web of Science metadata to support their research projects. Access to the Derwent Innovations Index and the Policy Citation Index will help members better understand the societal impact of their outputs.

Craig Olsvik, Director, Content Program at CRKN, said: “CRKN is pleased to have renewed our agreement with Clarivate for Web of Science through 2029. Expanded access to Web of Science content will serve Canadian researchers across the country, and we’re particularly happy to now include extended access to the Web of Science API for our members.”

Bar Veinstein, President of Academia and Government at Clarivate, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with CKRN. Canada holds a prominent and often collaborative position in academic research globally, with its research contributions surpassing the international average in terms of innovation and patents.

“This new agreement underscores the value we offer to Canadian institutions and researchers through the Web of Science. We remain committed to supporting the research community in Canada by providing the necessary tools and resources to foster innovation and discovery which ultimately drives societal impact.”

Impelsys Strengthens AI Transformation Strategy with AlgoShack Partnership

June 3, 2025

Impelsys, a global leader in technology solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with AlgoShack, a company that offers algoQA—a unified platform for end-to-end test automation. The collaboration is set to transform software testing through cutting-edge, AI-powered test automation solutions, marking a shift toward intelligent automation and sustained excellence in quality assurance (QA).

The partnership brings together AlgoShack’s advanced AI-powered test automation platform and Impelsys’ extensive proficiency in integrating intelligent, scalable, and high-performance testing solutions. It underscores Impelsys’ commitment to expand our strategic capabilities to support enterprises seeking AI transformation across their digital value chains.

“AI is no longer a distant concept in quality assurance—it’s here, and it’s transformative,” said Vincent Emerald, Global Head of QA at Impelsys. “Through our partnership with AlgoShack, we’re enabling continuous monitoring, seamless automated test script migration, AI-enabled efficiencies, prompt engineering, and significantly reduced manual intervention. This collaboration brings AI to the forefront of QA, allowing us to deliver faster, smarter solutions to our clients.”

This alliance enhances the speed, accuracy, and agility of QA processes and marks a key milestone in Impelsys’ evolution toward a future where AI is integral to every solution. It reflects the company’s strategy to build an ecosystem of innovative partnerships that accelerate customer value and transformation.

Vadeesh Budramane, Founder & CEO at AlgoShack, added, “Our collaboration with Impelsys marks a strategic expansion of capabilities and market reach. Central to this partnership is our flagship platform, algoQA, which offers AI-enabled no-code automation, intelligent test optimization, and smooth integration with CI/CD pipelines, substantially accelerating test automation cycles. By combining Impelsys’ deep domain expertise in digital transformation with AlgoShack’s advanced QA automation, we are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and efficient quality assurance solutions to our customers.”

Through this alliance, Impelsys will help organizations modernize QA through AI automation—accelerating releases, reducing defects, increasing agility, and achieving higher ROI for test automation. The partnership highlights Impelsys’ growing role in reshaping enterprise technology through AI-led innovation.

Clarivate and CAPES Expand Landmark Partnership to Power Research and Innovation Across Brazil

June 3, 2025

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership with CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior), significantly expanding access to trusted Academia & Government and Life Sciences & Healthcare data across over 400 Brazilian institutions. As compared to the previous contract, the agreement increases institutional coverage by 57%, extending the reach of high-quality research tools to universities and research centers across Brazil — from major metropolitan areas to the country’s most remote regions.

As a key agency under Brazil’s Ministry of Education, CAPES plays a vital role in advancing postgraduate education, supporting high-level training, and fostering international scientific collaboration. A long-standing partner to CAPES, Clarivate began its collaboration with the agency in 2001, when the Web of Science became one of the first databases integrated into the CAPES Portal. This new agreement builds on that legacy, delivering enhanced access to solutions including Web of Science, Journal Citation Reports, Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence and Derwent Innovation Index.

By bringing together world-class data and insights from academic research and the life sciences and healthcare sectors, the agreement empowers researchers and practitioners at all levels — including scholars, policy advisors, biomedical scientists and healthcare professionals — to conduct innovative research, develop new treatments, improve patient care, and inform policy decisions. It provides broad access to critical information, advancing evidence-based discovery, education and decision-making across disciplines.

Matti Shem Tov, Chief Executive Officer, Clarivate, said: “This expanded partnership with CAPES is a powerful example of how strategic collaboration can accelerate research and innovation on a national scale. Brazil has made remarkable progress in advancing scientific excellence and global collaboration. We’re proud to support this momentum by providing trusted data, insights, and technology to researchers across the country — from early discovery through impact assessment. Our shared commitment to expanding access and fostering innovation will continue to shape the future of research in Brazil and beyond.”

Denise Pires de Carvalho, President, CAPES, said: “Brazil is experiencing a moment of growing scientific output beyond its major urban centers, with resources now being distributed in a more equitable and democratic way to boost productivity across all regions. This collaboration with Clarivate enables us to better understand the scientific production profile of Brazilian institutions and supports more informed investment decisions to reduce regional disparities, which remains a significant national challenge. Many researchers in the North, Northeast and Center-West have limited access to the resources needed to give visibility to their work and expanding that access can make a meaningful difference.”

The renewed partnership reflects a shared commitment to democratizing access to critical scientific information and enabling data-driven research excellence. Through Web of Science, Journal Citation Reports, and Derwent Innovation Index, academic institutions and government agencies gain deeper visibility into global research trends, publication impact, and innovation pathways — supporting policy development, institutional benchmarking, and scholarly advancement.

Complementing these capabilities, expanded access to Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence equips Brazil’s life sciences community — including postgraduate students, faculty, and biomedical researchers — with comprehensive insights across biology, pharmacology, and chemistry. From disease understanding and drug interactions to clinical studies and intellectual property, users can more efficiently navigate the full R&D lifecycle and accelerate decision-making in high-impact research areas.

By significantly expanding access to trusted research and innovation tools, this agreement supports CAPES’ mission to reduce regional disparities and foster inclusive academic excellence. Institutions from across Brazil — from leading urban universities to those in underserved and remote regions — can now leverage high-quality data to strengthen postgraduate programs, accelerate innovation, and elevate the global visibility of Brazilian research.

Clarivate values its collaboration with CAPES on this initiative to help shape a more connected, informed and future-ready research ecosystem across Brazil, and stands as a resource for academic consortia worldwide seeking to expand access to trusted research, data and insights.

To learn more about this partnership and the solutions now available to CAPES institutions, visit here.

Big Ten Academic Alliance and Springer Nature Announce First-Ever Unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement in the Americas

June 3, 2025

The Big Ten Academic Alliance has signed a two-year Open Publishing Agreement with Springer Nature, making it the publisher’s first truly unlimited and uncapped open access agreement in the Americas. This is the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s fifth Open Publishing Agreement or OPA, and its most expansive to date. This groundbreaking deal offers all authors across participating institutions unlimited open access publishing in Springer’s hybrid journals portfolio—with no fees, no caps, no limits, and no hassle—while at the same time uniformly expanding access to those titles regardless of past local subscriptions.

Authors from participating Alliance campuses can now publish their work openly (i.e., not behind a paywall) in all Springer hybrid journals without paying article processing charges (APCs). The agreement simplifies author workflows, allows for authors to retain rights in their work, and ensures that published articles are immediately open and available to everyone under a Creative Commons license.

The Big Ten Academic Alliance’s Open Publishing Agreement model is an important component of the evolving scholarly publishing landscape and helps to set new standards for fairness, sustainability, and efficiency in the space. By removing administrative overhead burdens and financial barriers, researchers can more easily share their work freely and widely.

Maurice York, Director of Library Initiatives for the Big Ten Academic Alliance, said, “Our Open Publishing Agreements model reflects the priorities articulated by our faculty: to disseminate their scholarship widely through open access in prominent and reputable journals without having to worry about the costs. This made Springer Nature an essential partner, as their titles are recognized for their academic excellence and global reach.”

Unlike traditional open access models, which often rely on publishing quotas or credit systems, under this agreement, faculty, students, and staff can publish without concerns about exhausting allocations or exceeding limits. This includes system and branch campuses currently included in the agreement, as well as those that may join during its term, ensuring broad access for the entire academic community.

Maria Lopes, Vice President of Institutional Sales at Springer Nature, said: “Springer Nature is proud to be the most comprehensive open access research publisher, and we share the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s desire to increase the impact and reach of their authors’ highly valuable research. This is why we were so eager to develop this agreement—a first for us in the Americas.”

Carrie Webster, Vice President of Open Access at Springer Nature, added: “Open science is essential to addressing the world’s urgent challenges, and this agreement with the output coming from world-class research institutions will greatly increase the number of freely available articles that can advance science faster and more rigorously while also enhancing transparency, accessibility, and reusability.”

Beyond publishing, this agreement also grants full read access to the entire Springer Hybrid portfolio across all participating campuses, which includes over 2,200 titles across the Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, and Adis imprints, as well as Academic Journals on nature.com. Participants include Indiana University, Michigan State University, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Oregon, University of Wisconsin, and the University of Chicago.

Operationally, the contract introduces a radically simplified administrative structure, eliminating multiple legacy agreements and reducing local overhead. The Big Ten Academic Alliance will serve as the central payer for all participating libraries—the absence of APCs results in significantly reduced campus overhead in managing payments. Springer Nature will serve as both service provider and partner, offering automated participating-author identification, dedicated support staff, educational webinars, and marketing tools to assist in local adoption and promotion.

Through this author- and values-centered agreement, the Big Ten Academic Alliance continues to champion dynamic partnerships such as this one with Springer Nature, which advance scholarly communication, reduce costs, increase the impact and reach of research outputs, and promote open access on a global scale.

Campus authors can visit the Alliance’s Springer Nature information page for further details.

ResearchGate and OAE Publishing announce new Journal Home partnership

June 3, 2025

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and OAE Publishing, a multidisciplinary open-access publisher, today announced a new Journal Home partnership that will further OAE Publishing’s mission to build a more open and transparent publishing ecology.

The Journal Home partnership includes five fully open access journals in engineering, chemistry, and environmental sciences that will now benefit from greater visibility, engagement, and brand profile withResearchGate’s network of 25+ million researcher members through:

Seamless delivery of full-text articles from participating journals onto the ResearchGate platform and automatic sharing of content to members through feeds and notifications.
Dedicated journal profile pages and prominent branding on associated article pages.
The opportunity to grow authorship and increase author engagement and loyalty, with communication throughout the research and publishing cycles.

The partnership also facilitates new services for OAE Publishing authors, with new articles automatically uploaded to their profile pages on ResearchGate, enabling direct connection with readers and unique insights on the impact of their work.

“OAE Publishing’s partnership with Journal Home provides new opportunities for our authors to connect with the global research community, fostering wider readership and enabling greater engagement,” said Min Fan, CEO of the OAE Publishing Inc.. “The collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver a transparent route to promote scientific discourse.”

“OAE Publishing was founded with the goals of disseminating valuable academic content and promoting scientific innovation, and I’m delighted to see them partner with Journal Home to support this,” said Sören Hofmayer, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ResearchGate. “All participating OAE Publishing journals can now look forward to wider global reach, highly engaged readers, and potential new interactions with authors, reviewers, or editors.”

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 OAE Publishing, please visit https://oaepublish.com/

IEEE chooses ChronosHub to deliver next-gen Publishing Portal

June 3, 2025

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) partners with ChronosHub to provide a centralized portal in which researchers will manage their publishing activities with IEEE, simplifying the publishing journey through a user-first experience while also optimizing operations.

IEEE will leverage the ChronosHub platform to power their new Publishing Portal. It will seamlessly integrate with existing systems, providing a user-friendly front-end experience that brings IEEE’s portal vision to life.

The IEEE Publishing Portal will serve as a comprehensive gateway for all who participate in publishing activities with IEEE: authors, reviewers, editors, and conference organizers. On logging in, they’ll be met with a tailored dashboard that provides a view of all of their publishing activities and task management features, simplifying the publishing journey from manuscript preparation and submission to final publication. Content will be intelligently routed through the workflow, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all publication types.

According to Dawn Melley, Senior Director, Publishing Operations, IEEE, “We are excited to work with ChronosHub, an organization that has a track record of success in developing best-in-class publishing workflow solutions. They will play a critical role in driving this strategically important project to completion.”  

“IEEE is one of the industry’s most respected organizations and we couldn’t be happier that they’ve chosen ChronosHub. By leveraging our Publishing Hub, they can focus on giving users a smooth experience that’s not disrupted by any changes or upgrades to the underlying systems,” says Christian Grubak, Founder and CEO of ChronosHub.  

Charlesworth releases new white paper: “Author Marketing in China 2025: Trends and Insights” Helping scholarly publishers connect with Chinese STM authors through localised digital marketing

May 28, 2025

Charlesworth, an Enago company, a leading provider of STM publishing solutions, has released a new white paper, Author Marketing in China 2025: Trends and Insights. This report offers fresh insights into how Chinese researchers, especially Early Career Researchers (ECRs), approach academic publishing. It aims to help scholarly publishers tailor their author engagement strategies to the specific behaviours and expectations of the Chinese research community.

Based on original survey data and author journey mapping, the white paper explores how researchers in China choose journals, seek information, and engage with content on digital platforms. It highlights the growing influence of local social media platforms such as WeChat, Bilibili, RedNote (Xiaohongshu) and Zhihu in shaping publishing decisions.

What’s inside:

Understanding the Chinese author journey: Insights into the motivations and challenges Chinese authors face when choosing journals, including how they assess journal quality and interpret peer recommendations online.
Digital engagement in China’s academic space: An overview of how platforms like WeChat, RedNote and Bilibili help researchers discover and evaluate journals.
Marketing strategies that work in China: Practical, culturally informed advice for publishers looking to run successful campaigns in China’s unique digital ecosystem.
Context for the Chinese publishing landscape: A closer look at the academic environment, including institutional expectations and evolving government priorities.

“China is the world’s largest and most complex STM publishing market,” said Andrew Smith, Global Product & Marketing Director at Charlesworth. “This white paper, developed by our team in Beijing, gives publishers the tools they need to build better connections with Chinese researchers and grow their reach.”

Vivian Wang, Agency Director at Charlesworth in Beijing, added, “A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in China. Our research shows what matters to Chinese authors and how publishers can meet them where they are, on local platforms and in ways that build trust.”

Webinar on June 10
Charlesworth will host a webinar on June 10 to explore the white paper in more detail, with expert guidance on how to engage Chinese authors more effectively.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4106221179084770138?utm_source=Publisher+Contacts&utm_campaign=ea3e04ede8-China+market+intelligence+bulletin-APR+25-CN-INTL_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_772ca022a5-ea3e04ede8-

Download the white paper
Author Marketing in China 2025: Trends and Insights is available now.
Visit: https://www.charlesworth-group.com/resources/author-marketing-in-china

Academy partnership with CSIRO looks to the future of scientific publishing

May 28, 2025

A new five-year agreement between the Australian Academy of Science and CSIRO continues a long-standing collaboration to support CSIRO’s 15 Journals of Scientific Research.

These journals are published by CSIRO Publishing, an editorially independent publishing unit within CSIRO. Each year, over 1,000 high-quality, internationally significant articles are published, with a particular focus on Australia and the surrounding region.

The latest agreement, which runs to the end of 2029, confirms the joint commitment of CSIRO and the Academy to champion Australia’s contribution to international scientific research.

Delivering innovative solutions

“Both organisations recognise the importance of international research in expanding knowledge and delivering innovative solutions to society, industry and the environment,” Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia said.

“Working together, we can ensure best practice in peer review continues to underpin science.”

The agreement also recognises the importance of open science, and of diversity and inclusion.

Editorial policy for the journals is developed by a Board of Standards, which is jointly chaired by CSIRO and the Academy.

“Our partnership enables us to maintain the high standard of the journals and to contribute to important discussions on the future direction of scientific and academic publishing. This is particularly important as the use of AI in scientific research and publishing evolves.

“The Academy will continue to explore how we can work with CSIRO to demonstrate the value of science and capture and share knowledge for future generations.

“I encourage Academy Fellows and other scientists to submit articles for publication in CSIRO’s journals, supporting Australian science content and publishing,” Ms Arabia said.

Shared principles

CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Doug Hilton said the partnership between the Australian Academy of Science and CSIRO has been built on shared principles.

“From maintaining a trusted archive of scientific endeavour, to the governance of how we publish research outcomes, we are committed to opening up discovery and access to impactful science.

“Ultimately this partnership will facilitate the use of rigorous, evidence-based science to help solve some of the major challenges facing our world today,” he said.

The CSIRO-owned journals covered by the agreement are:

In addition to the CSIRO-owned journals above, CSIRO Publishing publishes 15 journals on behalf of science-related organisations, such as the Academy’s journal Historical Records of Australian Science.

Frontiers and the University of Padua establish flat fee open access agreement for 2025

May 28, 2025

Frontiers announces a new open access publishing agreement with the University of Padua, supported by its Open Science Committee, ensuring that affiliated researchers can publish their work seamlessly in any of Frontiers’ journals without incurring individual article processing charges (APCs). This one-year agreement, with the possibility of renewal, reinforces the university’s commitment to fostering open science and global knowledge sharing.

Under this flat fee agreement, the University of Padua secures:

Unlimited open access publishing opportunities for affiliated researchers.
Predictable, transparent costs with a fixed annual fee, streamlining budget planning.
Reduced administrative workload for library and research staff.
Immediate global accessibility to published research under a CC-BY license, ensuring author-retained copyrights.

Prof. Monica Salvadori, Vice Rector of Historical and Cultural Heritage and coordinator of the Open Science Committee of the University of Padua, emphasized the significance of this agreement:

“This agreement with Frontiers marks a step forward in our commitment to finding more sustainable and centralized models of open access, beyond the APC-based model. It is part of a broader set of open science (OS) initiatives supported by the OS Commission of the University of Padua, and carefully reviewed by both the OS Committee and the University Library Centre, which has reached this flat fee agreement with Frontiers.”

Martina Sollai, Frontiers’ Institutional Partnerships Specialist, added:

“It is a pleasure to see our collaboration with the University of Padua take this important step forward. This flat fee agreement reflects a strong commitment to open science, removing barriers for researchers and building a fairer research environment. It’s been a privilege to work with the team at the University Library Centre (Centro di Ateneo per le Biblioteche – CAB) in support of this shared goal.”

To be eligible under the partnership, researchers need to ensure that the corresponding author is affiliated with the University of Padua and that they use their institutional email address when submitting the manuscript. 

This partnership highlights the shared commitment to advancing open science and empowering researchers to focus on discovering and disseminating knowledge. By eliminating financial and administrative barriers, this agreement enhances the global visibility and impact of the University of Padua’s research and strengthens the foundation for a more transparent and equitable scholarly publishing landscape.

Silverchair Expands AI Playground to ScholarOne Manuscripts

May 28, 2025

Silverchair has announced the expansion of our successful AI Playground (first launched in May 2024) to ScholarOne Manuscripts. The ScholarOne AI Playground has been designed as a space for active experimentation in direct collaboration with publishers and editors.

In the spirit of the Silverchair AI Lab, client collaboration, transparency, and experimentation will drive the growth and expansion of several prototypes. Silverchair is directly partnering with a select group of development partners to explore areas of potential AI support that are most impactful for editors and editorial office staff throughout the publishing process.

The ScholarOne AI Playground will explore solutions that streamline the manuscript review process for editors. The aim is to save editors time, helping to reduce many of the bottlenecks in editorial evaluations. This user-friendly environment allows publishers and editors to discover, stress-test, and hone when and where to leverage AI in their workflows and informs Silverchair’s future product development.

“Like everything we’ve done with the Silverchair AI Lab, our team has built ScholarOne AI Playground as a space to actively and safely collaborate with users in a hands-on environment,” said Stuart Leitch, Silverchair CTO. “It provides a controlled environment where our teams can prove out assumptions and refine prompts with an ethical, iterative, transparent, scientific approach. We’re excited to further develop the tool for release to the wider ScholarOne community.”

ScholarOne AI Playground is the latest output of Silverchair’s AI Lab, which was designed to transparently test and pilot potential AI solutions both with our clients and with industry partners. This investment in learning and collaborating is continuing in 2025 with the delivery of several AI features and products throughout the year, including the previously announced Dynamic Discovery tool and OUP’s Law Pro. The experimentation had already been expanding to include ScholarOne, with the integration of Hum’s Alchemist Review, as well as several research integrity-focused partnerships earlier this year.