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Beyond the Article, Beyond the APC: What We Learned from 18 Months of R&D

Alison Mudditt — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:16 +0000

Today's post shares the results of an initiative designed to answer the question: what would it actually take to build a publishing model fit for the research ecosystem we have now, rather than the one we inherited?

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The User Has Changed. Has Scholarly Publishing?

Stephanie Lovegrove Hansen — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:30:35 +0000

For scholarly publishers, the user has changed faster than the systems designed to serve them, and the gap between the two is where most of the difficult work is happening.

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Seven Questions about CC Signals

Rick Anderson — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:30:03 +0000

With CC Signals, Creative Commons wants to help authors put rules on use of their licensed content for AI training. The problem is, one of the licenses already permits free and unlimited reuse of that content, for any and all purposes. And the licenses are irrevocable.

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Off for the US Holiday — 10,000 Musical Memories Archived

David Crotty — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:10 +0000

We are out of office for the US holiday. In the meantime, maybe peruse a phenomenal new live music archive....

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Guest Post — A Friendly Debate: Where Automation Will (And Should) Land in the Research Lifecycle

John Frechette, Heather Pierce-Lopez — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:50 +0000

Today, we feature a friendly debate on the question: which parts of the research lifecycle should be more automated, and which require more of a human touch — and why?

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Guest Post — When AI Helps Write Research: What Happens to Lived Experience?

Sylwia Frankowska-Takhari — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:23 +0000

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, today's post shares results from an experiment with qualitative data analysis — demonstrating that, while AI can detect patterns, humans must decide what those patterns mean.

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Why Scholarly Societies Must Compete Through Stewardship, Not Scale

Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Holly Koppel — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:49 +0000

Research disciplines require institutions that create cohesion, uphold standards, and provide continuity over time. Scholarly societies are uniquely positioned to serve that role credibly and durably.

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Why Every Publisher Needs a Library Relations Strategy

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:28 +0000

Publishers that lack a deliberate library relations strategy are making consequential decisions without important and useful community perspectives.

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Filter, Not Funnel: What Zero-click Means for Brand and Engagement

Stephanie Lovegrove Hansen — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:30:10 +0000

The threat of zero-click search makes organizational brand more important than ever and presents a huge opportunity.

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Friday Zen: Puffins For the Win!

Scholarly Kitchen — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:59 +0000

Today we bring you a dose of Friday fun, with thanks to the National Trust.

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APC Caps and Bans — Why Funder Policies Aimed at Curbing the Publishing Industry Don’t Work

David Crotty — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:44 +0000

A new report suggests the NIH's promised APC caps will reduce global OA spending. But so far, funder efforts to control publisher and author behavior have largely been ineffective. Here's why.

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Guest Post — Is Growth Always Good News? 2026 Article Submission Surges

Josh Dahl — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:48 +0000

ScholarOne saw a submission surge in the first quarter of 2026 — evidence that AI is increasing the strain on peer review's social contract with researchers.

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Guest Post — Restoring Trust in Science: What Would Make a Difference?

Steve Smith — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:12 +0000

Today's guest post asserts that trust won’t be restored by "better messaging" alone, but via better incentives, more disciplined public communication, and really listening to the people who have walked away from us.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Revisiting Mental Health Mondays

Dianndra Roberts — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:47 +0000

To honor the UK's Mental Health Week, we take a look back at the Mental Health Monday posts in The Scholarly Kitchen with calls to action, practical tips, and tools for “taking ACTION.”

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Announcing The Scholarly Kitchen’s Style Guide

Scholarly Kitchen — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:26 +0000

Today we announce The Scholarly Kitchen's new style guide for Chefs and guest bloggers alike.

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