🔓 Are you working with a scholarly society or institute to launch an OA journal in-house? We have a guide to help: buff.ly/RxxPfSg #openaccess #openscience

📢 For everyone who submitted comments on the proposed OMB grant regulations, the Senate's action to temporarily block implementation is an encouraging development. Of course, the conversation isn't over. The chefs @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social weigh in: buff.ly/1ILu7Wf #DefendResearch #Scholcomm

Ask the Community: What’s Next for the OMB Rule Change? - The Scholarly Kitchen

Today, we asked the community: What key message(s) do you want policymakers to take from the responses submitted to the OMB?

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🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome the International Bulletin of Mission Research to the Scholastica community (now using our peer-review system)! The journal will be published by @pennpress.bsky.social starting in 2027. Learn more: buff.ly/i8TTIms

Are R&Rs at your journal taking longer than you'd like? In this blog post, we round up tips to help editors make those long-anticipated decisions sooner:

Improving Peer Review Through Better R&R Practices

In this blog post, we round up tips to improve R&Rs for everyone involved and help you cross the finish line to make those long-anticipated decisions sooner.

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Looking to add a scholarly journal to PubMed Central but unsure of where to start? Here's an overview of how to successfully apply for PMC indexing (plus a Scholastica webinar walking through the process that's now available to watch on demand!): buff.ly/Q0gI7EP #ScholarlyPublishing #SciPub

Do you have a transition plan in place for your academic journal editors? In a new Scholastica blog post guide, we explain why it's essential, what to cover, and how managing editors can be key facilitators of smooth transition processes. buff.ly/GjLZbBw #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicSky

In our latest #ScholasticaCommunityConvo, Anna Wetterberg, Director of RTI Press, discusses how the Press works with @rti.bsky.social to help researchers reach wider audiences. She also shares inspo for publishers looking to expand their public engagement efforts. Read it here: buff.ly/1IA84vS

Thinking about migrating one or more journals to Scholastica's Peer Review System? 👉 Here's a guide to the process, with our latest features to help you streamline editorial workflows and production handoffs: buff.ly/GtXQs6o If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Attending the ISMTE Conference this week? We invite you to stop by Scholastica's virtual booth to say hello and learn more about our latest product updates! #ISMTENA2026 #ScholarlyPublishing

🤔 Survey check-in: What is your team's #1 goal for your journal technology stack? Last year, Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants surveyed small and mid-sized journal publishers about their tech needs. Now that we're halfway through 2026, we're revisiting some of the findings 🧵 👇

Need an easier way to keep track of which manuscripts need reviewer invites? 💡 User tip: In addition to automating invitation/assignment reminders, you can configure Scholastica's Peer Review System to auto revoke reviewer invites or assignments that go unanswered past deadline. buff.ly/IKUlagJ

As scholars increasingly turn to AI as a writing aid, many journals are seeing increases in submissions. 📈 For most, it's a mix of quality AI-assisted content and, well, slop…

🔑 The struggle is real when it comes to remembering login credentials. That's where single sign-on options come in handy. Did you know we now support @orcid.org SSO across Scholastica products? So users have one less password to remember! Learn more: buff.ly/08F37kw

Are you tracking altmetrics for your journals or considering it? We explored the latest ways to leverage @altmetric.com data during a recent webinar featuring @kowb.bsky.social, Director of Scientometric Researcher Engagement at @digital-science.com. Catch the recording: buff.ly/6aZwJfp

🤔 Survey check-in: How has your use of AI changed since last year? In 2025, Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants surveyed small and mid-sized journal publishers about their tech needs and challenges. Now that we're halfway through 2026, we're revisiting some of the findings. 🧵👇

⛵The team that sails together stays together! This week, Scholastica's remote team met up for our annual in-person planning meeting. There's nothing like connecting IRL to energize everyone as we continue our mission to support the needs of mission-driven publishers. Cheers to another great year!

📊 Survey says! Last year, Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants surveyed small and mid-sized journal publishers about their tech needs and concerns. Now, halfway through 2026, we're revisiting the findings and starting conversations around them. 👇 🧵

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome the Journal of Communication Technology, published by @aejmc.bsky.social's CTEC Division, to the Scholastica community (now using our OA hosting platform)! Learn more: buff.ly/zGeKKUd

Did you know the Scholastica OA Publishing Platform features the option to integrate with Altmetric Badges? 🍩 Learn more about the readership analytics we offer in this blog post: buff.ly/GW32Jwp

Do you have a strategic plan for your society journals program? 🤔 In our latest Scholastica blog interview, Erin Landis, Founder and CEO of Landis Editorial Consulting, discusses why strategic planning is so important and what to cover: buff.ly/6pav7t3 #SocietyPublishing #ScholComm

Did you know July 2nd is the 183rd day of the year, marking the halfway point to 2027? It's also a prime time to revisit publishing predictions made months ago! 🔮 🧵

There's no time like the present to reflect on journal workflow optimization opportunities! This free guide is full of tips to help you: ✅ Refine your peer review processes ✅ Attract more quality submissions ✅ Improve editorial team training buff.ly/ICeySna #ScholarlyPublishing

✨ Scholastica user spotlight: @ucpress.bsky.social announces the launch of Periodically, a podcast exploring research published in UC Press journals. 👉️ Check out the first episode with UC Press Journals Director, David Famiano, and Journals Manager, @jessicachesnutt.bsky.social: buff.ly/BdSGQ0i

How can small and mid-sized publishers effectively partner with software providers? During our recent webinar, panelists shared advice for identifying providers aligned with your organization's needs and collaborating with them on product development. Watch the full recording: buff.ly/bPzP9cp

The #ISMTE Conference is less than a month away! Will you be there? This year's theme, "People-First Publishing," reframes current conversations from how new tech will reshape editorial workflows to the critical roles of editors in guiding how technology is used. Learn more in EON: buff.ly/7A3XYza

How does Scholastica's new manuscript transfer feature work? 👀 Here's a preview. Learn more in this blog post: buff.ly/gutceIA

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome The Australian Rheumatology Journal, published by @austrheumatology.bsky.social, to the Scholastica community (now using our peer-review system and OA publishing platform)! Learn more: buff.ly/hxq0AfW

Do you have a strategic plan for your scholarly journal program? 📍 As publishing grows more complex, having a roadmap to guide priorities, investments, and risk management can make all the difference. Consultant Erin Landis explains where to start in this new interview: buff.ly/zxEuHQv

ICYMI: The Society for Scholarly Publishing has released "Protecting Scholarship: Statement on the Proposal Rule Change from the OMB." ➡️ Read it here, including how you can submit a public comment (due 7/13): buff.ly/K5m8Ily #DefendResearch #ScholarlyPublishing

Protecting Scholarship: Statement on the Proposal Rule Change from the OMB

Scholarly publishers play a critical role in advancing scholarly communication, protecting the integrity of the scientific record, and supporting global collaboration. As the Board of Directors of…

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🙌 New feature alert! We’ve added ORCID Single Sign-On across Scholastica products to provide a more convenient sign-in and sign-up experience for users! Learn more about this new feature and the benefits of ORCID participation for researchers and journals: buff.ly/Ky1Xr1S