Cactus and Silverchair collaborate “to elevate research integrity”

Cactus Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Silverchair. The collaboration is aimed at “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 (PPE) into ScholarOne workflows aims to provide a targeted suite of AI-driven checks to detect research integrity risks, ensure technical compliance, and evaluate language quality. PPE is customiaed to each journal’s guidelines and to specific editorial stages, to ensure 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, PPE integrates PhD-level human reviews that conduct  spot audits and in-depth analyses, to offer a “critical layer of human oversight”. Cactus 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 more than 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 optimising 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.” 

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