Becoming a more pronounced practice in the mid-to-late 20th century, peer review remains the “golden standard” of evaluating knowledge. Effective and impartial peer review is essential to supporting quality scholarly research and lies at the core of the publishing process. Through the evolution of technologies, policies, and values overtime, emerging models of peer review haveRead 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 Ineffective, non-transparent, or outdated communications (and its channels)Read More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
Peer Review Week (PRW) is a virtual, community-led celebration designed to discuss specific topics related to current trends, advancements, challenges, and opportunities in publishing. Each year is dedicated to a unique theme, with recent years sparking conversations on integrity, diversity, transparency, and quality in peer review. As we prepare to host the tenth annual event,Read More
This year marks the tenth 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 integrity, diversity, transparency, recognition, and quality. Read More
Aries Systems invites current and prospective users of Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) to attend the 2024 Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) meeting. Join us on June 12-13 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common – registration is now open! Aries’ user group meetings provide EM/PM users with an opportunity to stay informed ofRead More
As the world gets ready to pin up their 2024 calendar in preparation for the year ahead, Aries Systems is eager to enter our next chapter. But before we turn the page, we humbly reflect on the successes of 2023. Over the past twelve months, Aries has experienced growth in areas related to the refinementRead More
Aries Systems is dedicated to supporting the scholarly publishing community by delivering robust, flexible editorial and production workflow management solutions. As best practices evolve, new business models are introduced, and workflows become more complex, it is critical for technology providers and publishers to remain aligned. To best serve our clients, service providers strive to effectivelyRead More
Organized by SPARC, Open Access Week is an annual global event that offers an opportunity for the academic and research community to explore potential benefits of Open Access (OA) in an effort to raise awareness and adoption of its philosophy. OA Week 2023, held October 23-27, is dedicated to the theme “Community over Commercialization,” whichRead More