arXiv imposes submission limits amid surge in AI-generated papers
The open-access repository received 40,363 submissions in September 2026 – double the same month in 2024
Publishing models
Silverchair launches platform to connect publishers with AI research assistants
Research Bridge "developed in response to changing patterns of scholarly discovery and consumption"
OPINION: Ten Priorities for Scholarly Publishing through 2027
Darrell Gunter sets out his wishes for publishers, societies, libraries, researchers, funders, and technology partners
PLOS and Chinese Academy of Sciences join forces on open science programme
Agreement will see the organisations explore cooperation on scientific and open science resources
XSci puts AI peer review to the test with open-review competition
Company says platform is designed to add an additional trust, or certification, layer to preprints
$17.2m boost for arXiv independence
Funding comes from Simons Foundation International, XTX Markets and Siegel Family Endowment
New journal pairs academic research with community expertise
Journal "challenges traditional assumptions about who creates knowledge and what constitutes evidence"
APE innovation award opens for 2027 nominations
Winner will receive €1,000, travel support and free attendance at the 22nd APE Conference in Berlin in January
Securing the digital future of open social sciences and humanities research
Anna Hughes examines how OPERAS is building a sustainable future for Europe’s open research infrastructure
From access to impact: How OA shapes research reach, citations and global visibility
Exploring how different routes to open access affect the visibility, reach and influence of research
Gold open access delivers lasting impact advantage, Springer Nature states
Advantages associated with gold OA "have remained consistent despite changes in the wider open access landscape"
Gold OA reaches record 44pc share of global research output
Model continues to drive open access growth as market matures, according to latest release of STM Open Access Dashboard