This year marks the eleventh annual Peer Review Week (PRW)! A community-led social event, Peer Review Week celebrates and explores the role that peer review plays in shaping the research and scholarly publishing landscape. Each year is dedicated to a unique theme, with recent years sparking conversations on technology, integrity, diversity, transparency, recognition, and quality. Peer ReviewRead More
Mark your calendars for the 2025 virtual Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) meeting on June 10-12! Just a few weeks away, EMUG 2025 is structured into webinar-style sessions to offer our global user community a flexible and accessible Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) education experience. The EMUG 2025 agenda will highlight helpful contentRead More
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) will host their 47th annual meeting in Baltimore, MD from May 28-30, 2025. The theme for SSP 2025 – “Reimagining the Future of Scholarly Publishing at the Intersection of Value and Values” – is designed to highlight the increasing pressure to provide value in a community of diverse needsRead More
Aries Systems invites current and prospective users of Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) to attend the 2025 Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) virtual meeting! Registration is now open! Webinar-style sessions, which will be held virtually on June 10-12, are designed to offer our global user community a flexible and accessible educational experience. TheRead More
The scholarly publishing landscape is characterized by continuous innovation to facilitate and enhance the dissemination of global research. At the turn of the millennium, the transition from physical, mail-based publishing operations to digital workflows through the introduction of email and online peer review systems revolutionized the industry. With new business models, increased volume of submissions,Read More
Since the turn of the millennium, the publishing ecosystem has experienced significant growth and transformation due to emerging discoveries and technological advancements. The shift from mail-based publications to online (and later, cloud-based) platforms, introduction of new business models, prioritization of quality and inclusionary standards, and surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunities have greatly shaped theRead More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and shaping the world as we know it. AI, a term first coined back in 1955, actualizes the ability for computers or other digital systems to perform tasks and analyze data by mimicking the natural intelligence and discernment of humans. Becoming increasingly adopted by publishers to automate tedious manualRead More
With advancements in technology, the introduction of flexible business models, and the emergence of various fraud phenomena led by bad actors – maintaining integrity in scholarly publishing has never been more critical or more challenging. As scholarly journals continue to receive an ever-increasing influx of submissions, the more difficult it is for editorial teams toRead More
Gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the scholarly publishing landscape have become increasingly exposed in recent years. Due to the longstanding North American/Euro-centric standard of publishing, deeply ingrained barriers and disparities for underrepresented or minority groups are evident. As such, the same voices and viewpoints are consistently amplified – limiting the potential ofRead More
In a digital world, consumers are accustomed to instant gratification, accessible displays, intuitive user journeys, and immersive experiences as they interact with the various technologies and platforms in their lives. Prioritizing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, responsive design, and user support is imperative to achieving this level of customer satisfaction. In theRead More
As a key pillar to any business’s success, the importance of communication cannot be overstated – especially within the ever-evolving scholarly publishing landscape. With so many different players, priorities, and perspectives, it is critical for publishers and societies to optimize communication across global stakeholders to maximize engagement. Ineffective, non-transparent, or outdated communications (and its channels)Read More
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 22nd annual Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) meeting! Designed to connect our global user community in a single yearly event, Aries user group meetings offer Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) users the opportunity to stay informed to the latest workflow innovations, discuss trends inRead More