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AI in Publishing
The Next Integrity Crisis Will Be Ambiguity in Chain of Custody (or Provenance), Not Fraud
July 10, 2026
The Next Integrity Crisis Will Be Ambiguity in Chain of Custody (or Provenance), Not Fraud
- By Anagha Nair

Every system the scholarly publishing industry has built in the last three years to fight…

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AI in Academic Writing
Verify or Perish, Not Publish or Perish! Trustworthiness is the New Scholarly Currency.
June 30, 2026
Verify or Perish, Not Publish or Perish! Trustworthiness is the New Scholarly Currency.
- By Anagha Nair

For the better part of a century, we have measured scholars by how much they…

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AI in Academic Writing
AI Closes the Writing Gap. Publication Readiness Is a Human Skill.
June 29, 2026
AI Closes the Writing Gap. Publication Readiness Is a Human Skill.
- By Dr. Anupama Kapadia

The editors who get manuscripts published have sat where your reviewers sit. AI has made…

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Publication Ethics
Authorship and Accountability: Why research leaders must rethink the rules of credit
December 12, 2025
Authorship and Accountability: Why research leaders must rethink the rules of credit
- By Dr.Vrushali Dandavate

In academic publishing, authorship is far more than a name on a paper, it is…

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Open Access
Knowledge Ownership and Global Equity: Redefining openness in science
November 07, 2025
Knowledge Ownership and Global Equity: Redefining openness in science
- By Dr. Howard Celt

Introduction This Open Access Week 2025 we were confronted by a critical question: “Who Owns…

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Challenges in Peer Review
Can AI Make Peer Review More Equitable?
October 13, 2025
Can AI Make Peer Review More Equitable?
- By Chandra Sailesh

Just like good research, good peer review must be very robust. I take my responsibilities…

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AI in Academia
The Evolution of AI Literacy: From Technical Skill to Ethical Imperative
September 25, 2025
The Evolution of AI Literacy: From Technical Skill to Ethical Imperative
- By Dr. Michelle Kasorla

In 1950, Scientist Alan Turing asked a prophetic question in his landmark paper, “Computing Machinery…

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Research Statistics
Rethinking Statistical Rigor in the Age of AI-Powered Peer Review
September 17, 2025
Rethinking Statistical Rigor in the Age of AI-Powered Peer Review
- By Dr. Roger Watson

Executive Summary AI is reshaping peer review, particularly in statistical evaluation. Beyond text generation, AI…

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Reporting Guidelines
Research Reporting Guidelines: Evolution, Impact on Scientific Publishing and Future Developments
September 09, 2025
Research Reporting Guidelines: Evolution, Impact on Scientific Publishing and Future Developments
- By Dr. Roger Watson

Introduction In the early 1980s and throughout that decade, the evidence-based medicine (EBM) movement appeared…

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Guest Post
Toward Science-Led Publishing: How realigning publishing could advance science
July 08, 2025
Toward Science-Led Publishing: How realigning publishing could advance science
- By George Currie

The following is a summary of Toward Science-Led Publishing by Damian Pattinson and George Currie.…

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AI in Publishing
From Confusion to Coalition: Why publishers must join the responsible AI movement
July 04, 2025
From Confusion to Coalition: Why publishers must join the responsible AI movement
- By Anagha Nair

AI is no longer knocking at the door of academic publishing. It’s already inside, reorganizing…

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DEI Funds and the Future: What’s in store for the next 5 years?
March 25, 2025
DEI Funds and the Future: What’s in store for the next 5 years?
- By Anagha Nair

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have recently been much-discussed topic in academia and beyond.…

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Citations and references
Rethinking Research Impact: Why field-weighted citation impact is a game changer
March 17, 2025
Rethinking Research Impact: Why field-weighted citation impact is a game changer
- By Dr. Anupama Kapadia

In today’s complex research ecosystem, the conversation around scholarly influence demands a fresh perspective. Traditional…

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Upholding Publication Integrity: Actionable steps for journals and publishers
November 25, 2024
Upholding Publication Integrity: Actionable steps for journals and publishers
- By Dr. Anupama Kapadia

In an era where scientific research drives critical decisions in healthcare, policy, and innovation, publication…

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Open Access
Upholding the Integrity of Open Science
November 18, 2024
Upholding the Integrity of Open Science
- By Dr. Krishna Kumar (KK)

Open Access Week 2024 is a good time to reflect on the challenges faced by an…

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AI in Academia
Overcoming Skepticism Through Experimentation: The role of AI in transforming peer review
November 18, 2024
Overcoming Skepticism Through Experimentation: The role of AI in transforming peer review
- By Dr. Krishna Kumar (KK)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various domains, yet one critical area within…

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Open Access
Preprints: Community over commercialization in action
October 26, 2024
Preprints: Community over commercialization in action
- By Anagha Nair

The ability to access and share knowledge is fundamental to advancing research. However, commercial interests…

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Open Access
Celebrating Open Access Week 2024: A deep dive into the current state of open access publishing and the role of peer review
October 24, 2024
Celebrating Open Access Week 2024: A deep dive into the current state of open access publishing and the role of peer review
- By Dr. Anupama Kapadia

Each year, Open Access Week brings attention to the transformative power of open access (OA)…

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Digital Tools for Researchers
How Enago Academy Contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Through Empowering Researchers
April 29, 2024
How Enago Academy Contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Through Empowering Researchers
- By Dr. Anupama Kapadia

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end…

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AI in Academic Writing
Authenticating AI-Generated Scholarly Outputs: Practical approaches to take
March 29, 2024
Authenticating AI-Generated Scholarly Outputs: Practical approaches to take
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to a new era of…

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Journal Citation Reports
Skewed Citations Affecting Journal Impact Factor – Need for tailoring journal evaluation metrics across disciplines
February 27, 2024
Skewed Citations Affecting Journal Impact Factor – Need for tailoring journal evaluation metrics across disciplines
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

The impact factor has been the gold standard metric for evaluating the relative importance and…

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Are Synthetic Data a Real Concern? Substantive Predictions and Mindful Considerations Through 2030
January 11, 2024
Are Synthetic Data a Real Concern? Substantive Predictions and Mindful Considerations Through 2030
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

The use of generative AI, exemplified by advanced models like ChatGPT and BARD have catalyzed…

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AI in Academic Writing
Embracing Imperfection: AI in Academia – Part 2
December 19, 2023
Embracing Imperfection: AI in Academia – Part 2
- By Dr. Krishna Kumar (KK)

A lot has changed since we wrote our first post about academia embracing AI-assisted research…

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Open Access
Knowledge Without Walls: Enago’s comprehensive global survey report on open-access publishing
November 24, 2023
Knowledge Without Walls: Enago’s comprehensive global survey report on open-access publishing
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly communication, the global expansion of open-access (OA) publishing has…

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Open Access
Publishers Reimagining Open Access Funding and Publishing: APCs finally being replaced with innovative models
November 20, 2023
Publishers Reimagining Open Access Funding and Publishing: APCs finally being replaced with innovative models
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

Recent years have seen a dynamic transformation in the academic publishing landscape, driven by the…

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AI in Research & Development
Embracing Imperfection: AI in academia
November 14, 2023
Embracing Imperfection: AI in academia
- By Dr. Gayatri Phadke

“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and…

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AI in Academic Writing
Launching a Practical Guide for Institutions on Using Generative AI in Research and Research Writing – Get Yours Now!
November 02, 2023
Launching a Practical Guide for Institutions on Using Generative AI in Research and Research Writing – Get Yours Now!
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

In an era where AI technologies like ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools are becoming…

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Open Access
Are Researchers Alone Responsible for Securing Open Access Publication Funds?
October 25, 2023
Are Researchers Alone Responsible for Securing Open Access Publication Funds?
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

Should we expect research to make a societal impact, when it is not accessible to…

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Challenges in Peer Review
Redefining Academic Publishing: Discussing a new metric for time from first submission to acceptance
September 29, 2023
Redefining Academic Publishing: Discussing a new metric for time from first submission to acceptance
- By Dr. Gayatri Phadke

Publishing research has been a necessary component of academic research; it has long enabled scholars…

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AI in Publishing
AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
September 26, 2023
AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

In this ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, trust in the integrity, validity, and impartiality of…

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AI in Publishing
Who Is Responsible Anyway? – Defining research accountability of researchers and institutions in the AI era
September 06, 2023
Who Is Responsible Anyway? – Defining research accountability of researchers and institutions in the AI era
- By Uttkarsha Bhosale

Should we be worried about research ethics in the AI era or has it been…

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Our own publications, including journals, conferences, scholarly blogs, and other resources.
The Revolutionary Advent of AI in Research and Publishing: A Global Study
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Understanding the Perception of Open Science Within Academia
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The Open Scholarship Movement – Fostering to think beyond open access
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Breaking Barriers to Open Educational Resources – Key to Ensure Equity and Quality
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Open Science, Closed Doors? Understanding the Impact of Article Processing Charges on Open-Access Publishing With a Global Study
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The cost of quality: Examining the impact of article processing charges (APCs) on the quality of open access publishing
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A Fairer Future for Open Science: Choosing community over commercialization with equitable article processing charges
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Need for Consistent and Uniform Guidelines Regarding the Use and Disclosure of AI-generated Scholarly Content
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Reimagining APC Models for Worldwide Uptake of Open Access
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In-depth reports exploring critical issues, offering analysis, recommendations, and best practices.
Knowledge Without Walls: A Comprehensive Global Survey Report on Open-Access Publishing and Funding Opportunities

Enago, a global leader in editing and publication support services, as part of its Global Research Risk...

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97% Have Embraced AI. 99% Question It. Enago’s Global Survey Report Reveals Why.

AI is no longer an emerging tool in academic research, it's the default. Our latest survey of 457 researchers, editors, reviewers, and policymakers ac...

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97% Have Embraced AI. 99% Question It. Enago’s Global Survey Report Reveals Why.
Researchers' Poll

What is your biggest concern when using generative AI (GenAI) in academic writing?