This week, we read about a new AI tool that identifies irrelevant references, and we explore the annual STM Trends Report. We also read an article by Niki Scaplehorn and Henning Schoenenberger, who look into how AI could incentivize the adoption of open science. Finally, we listen to a Nature podcast discussing leadership changes at the NIH, and we highlight a webinar introducing the new STM Researcher Identity Verification Framework.
To read:
Irrelevant references identified by new AI tool via Springer Nature | 2-minute read
“Fake research is a challenge that affects the entire publishing industry and is something that Springer Nature will not tolerate,” said Chris Graf (Director of Research Integrity at Springer Nature) as he announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to identify irrelevant references. The tool will screen manuscript submissions to identify inappropriate references, flagging submissions with multiple questionable citations to the Research Integrity Group for further assessment.
STM 2029 Trends Report via STM | 2-minute read
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) have released their annual trends report. Titled New coalitions: fortifying the foundations of trust in research, the report explores the influences that may shape the scholarly communications ecosystem in the next 3–5 years. The STM members responsible for producing the report predict that, in the face of mounting division within and between societies, stakeholders will come together to overcome adversity and collaborate to safeguard the future of biomedical communications.
Opening opportunities with AI via LSE Blogs | 6-minute read
Generative AI is often seen as a double-edged sword in the context of scholarly publishing. In this article, Niki Scaplehorn (Director of Content Innovation at Springer Nature) and Henning Schoenenberger (Vice-President of Content Innovation at Springer Nature) explore how generative AI could transform the communication of science and research outputs and support researchers in adopting open science principles.
To listen to:
Leadership changes at the NIH via Nature Podcast | 12-minute listen
Listen to Benjamin Thompson (Senior Multimedia Editor at Nature) and Max Kozlov (Reporter, Biomedical Sciences at Nature) as they discuss leadership changes at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Benjamin and Max talk about the impact of these changes on the research landscape in the USA, and the potential implications on access to healthcare and public health.
To engage with:
STM Researcher Identity Verification Framework via STM
Join STM as they introduce the Trusted identity in academic publishing: the researcher identity verification framework at this webinar on Tuesday 15 April. Hylke Koers (Chief Information Officer at STM) and Richard Northover (Product Manager, Identity & Access at STM) will discuss the challenges posed by identity manipulation, and they will explore how proportionate and inclusive verification measures can help preserve research integrity. This webinar is free to attend.
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