Scholarly World is a premier news release distribution service dedicated exclusively to the scholarly publishing community. As a trusted platform, we facilitate the dissemination of press releases, industry updates, expert insights, and policy developments related to academic publishing. We aim to enhance knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and promote transparency within the global scholarly communication ecosystem.
All content submissions must adhere to the following eligibility guidelines to uphold the highest standards of credibility and relevance.
General Content Guidelines
All submissions must be directly related to scholarly publishing, including academic publishing trends, policies, peer review developments, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
- Relevance: Content must focus on issues pertinent to the scholarly publishing community, including research integrity, publishing ethics, open science, peer review, and emerging technologies in academic publishing.
- Accuracy and Integrity: Submissions must be fact-based, verifiable, and free from misleading claims, conflicts of interest, or advocacy unsupported by scholarly publishing principles.
- Embargo Policy: Content under embargo is acceptable only if the embargo is set by a recognized journal publisher, industry event, or official organization in scholarly publishing.
- Multimedia Compliance: Submitted multimedia (images, videos, and graphics) must be authorized for third-party distribution and must not be sourced from stock image sites.
Scholarly World reserves the right to decline, reclassify, or request clarifications on submissions that do not meet these guidelines. The editorial team does not modify content beyond formatting compliance and does not conduct peer review. Contributing organizations are solely responsible for the accuracy of their submissions.
Eligible Content Types
Peer Review and Publishing Policies
Submissions discussing peer review and publishing policies are eligible, including:
- Innovations in peer review processes and journal editorial policies.
- Updates on research integrity, ethics, and misconduct prevention.
- Publishing standards, including industry guidelines from COPE, STM, Crossref, and ORCID.
Industry and Business Announcements
Content covering key developments in academic publishing is eligible, including:
- Launch of new academic journals, editorial initiatives, or publishing platforms.
- Open access and transformative agreements, including Plan S updates.
- Policy changes affecting academic publishers, research funders, and institutions.
- Adoption of AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies in scholarly publishing.
- Partnerships, acquisitions, mergers, or collaborations among publishers, indexing agencies, and service providers.
Technology and Innovation in Publishing
We accept submissions covering advancements in publishing technologies, including:
- Digital transformation in academic publishing.
- Developments in metadata management, DOI registration, and persistent identifiers.
- Automation, AI-driven peer review, and machine learning applications in publishing.
- Enhancements in publishing workflow, submission systems, and plagiarism detection tools.
Open Science and Research Accessibility
Content focusing on open science and accessibility in academic publishing is welcome, including:
- Updates on open access models, including Gold, Green, and Diamond OA.
- Developments in open data, open peer review, and preprint servers.
- Global initiatives promoting research transparency and accessibility.
Industry Reports and Market Insights
Submissions providing insights into the scholarly publishing market are eligible, including:
- Annual reports and white papers from industry leaders.
- Emerging trends, economic impact analyses, and business models in scholarly publishing.
- Researcher and institutional perspectives on publishing policies.
Editorial and Leadership Announcements
We accept announcements related to leadership and governance in publishing, including:
- Editorial board appointments, retirements, or restructuring in academic journals.
- Recognitions and awards related to contributions in scholarly publishing.
- Calls for editors, reviewers, and advisory board members in academic publishing.
Conference and Event Announcements
Submissions regarding scholarly publishing conferences and industry events must include:
- Announcements for upcoming conferences, workshops, and webinars related to publishing.
- Highlights and summaries of major scholarly publishing events.
Policy and Regulatory Updates
Content covering regulatory changes in academic publishing is eligible, including:
- Updates on copyright laws, licensing (Creative Commons, FAIR data), and author rights.
- Government or institutional policies affecting scholarly publishing.
- Compliance requirements from indexing services and funding agencies.
Ineligible Content
Submissions will be declined if they contain:
- Research articles or studies unrelated to scholarly publishing.
- Preprints, working papers, or research findings that have not been validated within a publishing framework.
- Promotional content without substantive relevance to academic publishing.
- Opinion pieces, editorials, or advocacy-driven content without a basis in scholarly publishing policies or industry trends.
- Speeches, open letters, or non-journalistic formats.
- Content that raises ethical concerns, including conflicts of interest or undisclosed affiliations.
AI-Generated Content Policy
Scholarly World does not accept AI-generated text, images, or multimedia unless they are part of a research study examining AI applications in scholarly publishing. Any such exceptions must be disclosed upon submission, with documentation verifying ownership and rights for distribution.
Editorial Oversight and Policy Updates
The Scholarly World editorial team reserves the right to update these guidelines as needed. Contributors are encouraged to review our policies periodically to ensure compliance with evolving industry standards.
For inquiries regarding content eligibility or submission policies, please get in touch with our editorial team.
Submission Instructions
All press releases, announcements, and other content submissions should be emailed to [email protected] for immediate publication.