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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are excited for the 10th International Peer Review Congress and the wonderful sessions planned.

Say hi to us if you are in Chicago.

#PRC10 #ScholarlyPublishing

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fair point, Simon. The misuse of AI tools is definitely increasing and is a real concern for research dissemination. However, we also need to recognize the potential of AI for tasks like data analysis, improving accessibility, and smart citations.

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Sep 2

AI tools & paper mills are changing the face of research publishing, sometimes for the worse. How can editors protect scientific integrity? We evalute in this post:

www.highwirepress.com/blog/ai-rese...

#AcademicPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #AIethics #ScholarlyCommunication

AI & Ethics in Research: Misconduct & Integrity Today

Explore how AI, paper mills, and peer review manipulation challenge research ethics—and the tools, policies, and editorial courage needed to protect integrity.

www.highwirepress.com

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thinking about accessibility early in the publishing process can shape better outcomes for everyone.
In this final piece of our accessibility series, we talk about building a culture of accessibility, compliance and more.
www.highwirepress.com/blog/accessi...

#Blog #Accessibility #EAA #ADA

Accessibility: A Strategic Edge for Publishers

Discover how accessibility fuels innovation, expands reach, and future-proofs publishing beyond legal compliance.

www.highwirepress.com

HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Aug 21

In the 2nd part of our accessibility for publishers blog post, we talk about common pitfalls, working with different stakeholders like authors and vendors, and more.

You can read the complete post here: www.highwirepress.com/blog/accessi...

#Accessibility #EAA #ADA #ScholarlyPublishing

Accessible Publishing Workflows for EAA & ADA

Learn how publishers can embed accessibility into workflows, meet EAA & ADA compliance, and build scalable, inclusive publishing practices.

www.highwirepress.com

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Aug 9

With EAA mandate it is important for publishers to ensure that their content is inclusive.

We had an amazing panel discuss ways for publishers to make content accessible.

You can read the first part of our three-part blog series here: www.highwirepress.com/blog/accessi...

#accessibility #EAA #ADA

Accessibility Compliance for Publishers – Part 1

Explore how publishers can comply with the EAA & ADA Title II. Learn key regulations, practical steps, and strategic benefits of accessibility.

www.highwirepress.com

HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jul 7

We are thrilled to onboard #FSMB as our newest client.

HighWire will be hosting JMR journal on our plug-and-play hosting platform.

You can read the entire release here: www.highwirepress.com/news/fsmb-hi...

#Hosting #ScholarlyPublishing

Poster of new customer announcement for HighWire Press

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 26

🎥 Webinar Recording Now Available

We had a fantastic time hosting Dr. Fabio di Bello, Lucia Steele, and Sven Fund for our recent HighWire webinar on "AI Tools for Peer Review".

You can access the recording here:
youtu.be/RDCi5sEXMvw

#Webinar #AITools #PeerReview

Understanding How Peer Reviewers Use AI Tools

YouTube video by HighWire Press

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 25

✨Starting our Webinar in 30 minutes ✨

Join us for a discussion on "How Peer Reviewers use AI Tools".

We are starting in another 30 minutes and would love to have you join us: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #AITools #PeerReview

Poster of HighWire's AI tools for peer review webinar

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 23

Just 2 days left for our webinar on "AI Tools in Peer Review". You can register here: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Registering for the webinar will ensure that you get the recording link, even if you can't attend it live.

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 19

Meet our 3rd presenter, Dr. Fabio di Bello.

Fabio will explore how LLMs are evolving beyond mere “stochastic parrots,” developing an operational understanding of the world and moving us closer to artificial general intelligence (AGI).

You can register here: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 18

Meet our second webinar presenter, Lucia Steele.

Lucia will illustrate the feelings and desiderata of a small – but mighty – publisher and its editors.

You can register here: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #PeerReview #AITools #ScholarlyPublishing

This is a poster of Lucia Steele, Peer Review Manager at About Science. Lucia is presenting AI peer review in practice at HighWire's webinar.

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 17

Meet our "AI Tools for Peer Review" webinar presenter, Dr. Sven Fund, Managing Director of @reviewercredits.bsky.social.

Sven will present the results of his investigation into available AI peer review tools.

You can register here: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#BPWS #PeerReview #AI

Poster of Doctor Sven Fund, who is presenting "AI peer review tools for editors to accelerate review workflow" at HighWire's webinar on twenty-fifth june at eleven A.M. eastern time.

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 14

✨Join our upcoming webinar on “AI Tools for Peer Review”✨

Date: 25 June, 2025
Time: 11 am ET / 5 pm CET

You can register using the link below: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #PeerReview #AITools

Poster of HighWire's best practices webinar series on "AI tools for Peer Review" scheduled for the twenty-fifth June at eleven A.M. Eastern Time.

We'd love to have you join us!

Our presenters include Professor Fabio Di Bello from Center for Advanced Studies and Technology, Sven Fund from Reviewer Credits, and Lucia Steele from About Science.

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our hearts are full 💙

To mark 30 years of HighWire, our founder John Sack shares the story, spirit, and vision that shaped our foundation.

We'd love to hear your feedback on our journey and how we can improve. You can watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZFr...

#HighWire #30Years

30 Years of HighWire

YouTube video by HighWire Press

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Jun 2

Wrapped up #SSP2025 with a lot of learnings and takeaways :)

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 29

All smiles and ready to make the most of Day 2 at #SSP2025! 😊

This is a team picture of MPS from SSP's 47th Annual Meeting

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 29

We are having a great time at #SSP2025😀

Josh and Tony presenting a proof of concept of our research integrity check system

our team having crab by the seaside of Baltimore

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 24

Join our next webinar on "Understanding How Peer Reviewers Use AI Tools: Practical Insights for Editors and Publishers".

Date: 25 June, 2025
Time: 11 am ET / 5 pm CET

mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #BPWS #PeerReview #AI #ScholarlyPublishing

Poster on Best practices webinar series titled "understanding how peer reviewerers use AI tools".

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 22

@megwaites.bsky.social & @tonyhopedale.com attended the STM US Conference & summarized their lessons in a 2-part blog series.

In this part, they cover important topics from accessibility to AI to trust. Discover key trends every STM publisher should know.
www.highwirepress.com/blog/stm-202...

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 20

At #STMUS2025, industry leaders explored how publishers can stay credible in a fast-evolving world of AI, misinformation, & content saturation.

Meg & Tony captured the key insights & questions shaping the future of scholarly publishing in our latest blog post.
www.highwirepress.com/blog/stm-us-...

Building Trust in Scholarly Publishing | STM US 2025

Explore key insights from STM US 2025 on trust, AI, disinformation, and research integrity shaping the future of scholarly publishing.

www.highwirepress.com

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 8

We are so happy to announce that @tonyhopedale.com has received the CSE Distinguished Service Award.

If you know Tony, you know how much he cares about scholarly publishing—and how much he’s given to it over the years. This recognition couldn’t be more well deserved.

Congratulations, Tony!

Image of Tony receiving the CSE Distinguished Service Award

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · May 2

Save the date for HighWire's next webinar!

Join us as we explore how AI is changing peer review, what your reviewers might be using now, and how to responsibly incorporate these technologies into your publication workflows.

Register: mpslimited.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #BPWS

Webinar poster for our upcoming webinar "Understanding how peer reviewers use artificial intelligence (AI) tools"

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Apr 29

@tonyhopedale.com summarized his learnings from NAS Conference in a 2-part blog series.

In this 2nd part, Tony highlights the role of AI in scientific discovery and scholarly publishing.

www.highwirepress.com/blog/nas-sum...

#AI #Research #PeerReview #Scholarly #Publishing

AI’s Role in Scientific Publishing | NAS Summit Recap

Explore how AI is transforming science and publishing, raising challenges in integrity, trust, and transparency from the 16th NAS Journal Summit.

www.highwirepress.com

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HighWire Press @highwirepress.bsky.social · Apr 22

@tonyhopedale.com attended the NAS Journal Summit 2025.

He captured his key takeaways on integrity - from evolving best practices to the growing role of technology - in this blog post.

www.highwirepress.com/blog/nas-jou...

#Trust #Integrity #ScholarlyPublishing

Building Trust in Science: NAS Journal Summit Insights

Key takeaways from Day 1 of the 16th NAS Journal Summit—trust in science, integrity tools, Open Access challenges, and the role of journals.

www.highwirepress.com

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