In a significant move to strengthen research integrity and transparency, HighWire Press, the platforms division of MPS Limited, has announced a strategic collaboration with Clear Skies and DataSeer.
The partnership aims to integrate cutting-edge AI-powered tools into HighWire’s next-generation peer review and publishing platform, DigiCorePro, providing publishers with robust solutions to detect fraudulent research and ensure compliance with transparency standards.
This collaboration brings together complementary technologies designed to streamline workflows while promoting trustworthy scholarly communication. Clear Skies’ Papermill Alarm will help detect and address fraudulent submissions, while DataSeer’s SnapShot will monitor research integrity, policy compliance, and offer automated author support where necessary. The integration will enable publishers to:
- Ensure compliance with data sharing, code sharing, preprints, and reporting requirements
- Improve detection of research integrity issues and fraudulent content
- Provide authors with automated feedback and guidance to foster transparency and excellence
- Enhance overall workflow efficiency and save time for journal staff
Adam Day, CEO of Clear Skies, emphasized the synergy of the partnership: “DataSeer and Clear Skies take complementary approaches to addressing research integrity concerns at scale. Working together allows us to offer publishers a simple, holistic solution.”
Tim Vines, CEO of DataSeer, added, “Clear Skies focuses on identifying fraud and fakery, while DataSeer supports transparency and integrity. Together, we’re a highly effective toolkit for promoting high-quality research.”
DigiCorePro, a modern, modular publishing workflow solution, is designed to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate content delivery. By integrating these AI-powered solutions, HighWire aims to help publishers meet funder mandates, enhance reproducibility, and foster excellence across scholarly outputs.
“This is an exciting partnership,” said Tony Alves, SVP of Product Management at HighWire. “Both Clear Skies and DataSeer are highly respected organizations committed to ensuring research integrity. Integrating their tools into our platforms will significantly benefit our publishing partners.”
The collaboration highlights a shared commitment to advancing innovation in scholarly publishing and supporting the global academic community’s evolving needs. As the research landscape grows more complex, partnerships like this serve as a foundation for promoting credible, high-impact scientific research.
This initiative is expected to not only bolster trust in scholarly outputs but also make workflows more efficient, furthering the goals of research transparency and reproducibility on a global scale.