The Use of Generative AI In Scholarly Communications: Do’s and Don’ts
From the introduction of the printing press to the digital age, scholarly publishers have always been at the forefront of technological innovation. They were the first publishers to go digital, and continue to incorporate new technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)— increasingly including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI tools—to enhance access, quality, and integrity and to accelerate innovation. In 2021, STM published a white paper that discusses how STM publishers […]
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
Introduction The Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing apply to all published journal content, including special issues and conference proceedings. Where practices vary from the standards outlined, editors must clearly state the procedures that the journal follows. COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME agree that these principles are the foundation of good publishing practice and that publishers must demonstrate that they are being met. Because these principles form the basis of each organisation’s […]
