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China is no longer simply a major contributor to global research output; it is increasingly becoming a key force shaping the future of scholarly publishing. Understanding what is actually happening, and why, is the necessary first step…

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Today's post shares the results of an initiative designed to answer the question: what would it actually take to build a publishing model fit for the research ecosystem we have now, rather than the one we inherited? The post Beyond the…

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Today, we feature a friendly debate on the question: which parts of the research lifecycle should be more automated, and which require more of a human touch — and why? The post Guest Post — A Friendly Debate: Where Automation Will (And…

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In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, today's post shares results from an experiment with qualitative data analysis — demonstrating that, while AI can detect patterns, humans must decide what those patterns mean. The post Guest…

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Research disciplines require institutions that create cohesion, uphold standards, and provide continuity over time. Scholarly societies are uniquely positioned to serve that role credibly and durably. The post Why Scholarly Societies Must…

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Today, we feature a friendly debate on the question: which parts of the research lifecycle should be more automated, and which require more of a human touch — and why? The post Guest Post — A Friendly Debate: Where Automation Will (And…

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ScholarOne saw a submission surge in the first quarter of 2026 — evidence that AI is increasing the strain on peer review's social contract with researchers. The post Guest Post — Is Growth Always Good News? 2026 Article Submission Surges…

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Today's post asks: If research is increasingly accessed through AI-generated summaries rather than via primary sources, then what does it mean to “engage with research” at all? The post Zero-Click Readership: Are AI Overviews Changing the…

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Today's guest post sounds an alarm about the use of AI in research and warns that no amount of computational efficiency can compensate for the loss of our capacity for human thought. The post Guest Post – When Thinking Is Outsourced: A…

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This Friday, we offer a humorous take on the importance of empirical evidence in this era of fraud and mis/disinformation. The post Evidence Isn’t Just for Research appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen .

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Today, we share the results of a global community poll that produced the theme for Peer Review Week 2026 (14–18 September): “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed and Quality.” The post Can Peer Review Keep Up? Announcing the Theme for Peer…

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There is more and more skepticism toward the role of publishers, a steady commoditization of publishing services, and growing fragmentation across the research ecosystem. If that is the case, the question is no longer what publishers do,…

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There is more and more skepticism toward the role of publishers, a steady commoditization of publishing services, and growing fragmentation across the research ecosystem. If that is the case, the question is no longer what publishers do,…

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As AI systems increasingly reason from the scientific literature, the integrity signals that make research trustworthy -- open data, structured metadata, robust retraction processes -- matter more than ever. PLOS CEO Alison Mudditt on why…