We've reached Week 2 of the #PRMigrationPlanning series, and it's all about requirements assessment. Discussion starter: 🤔 What do you think is the most effective format for mapping out workflow requirements, and why? Get your Peer Review System Migration Toolkit here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

Up next in the DefendResearch.org webinar series, former #NIH Director @jeremymberg.bsky.social & @michaeldgreen.phd will discuss the impacts of censorship on grant applications. 🗓️ June 3rd at 11 am ET: buff.ly/NbCNcKz Scholastica is proud to support #DefendResearch events.

#SSP2026 is here, and we are here for it! 🤩 If you're at the conference, stop by Scholastica's exhibit (309) to say hello! Thanks to all who joined our breakout with Technica, "Staying Independent Through Collaboration: The Value of Publishing Vendor Partnerships." Day 1 is off to a great start!

We're starting Week 1 of the #PRMigrationPlanning series, and it's all about needs assessment and team kickoff prep! 🤔 Discussion starter: What do you think is the secret to a successful project kickoff meeting? Get your Peer Review System Migration Toolkit here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

"Should there be limits to the editorial use of assistive AI tools?" A new @publicationethics.bsky.social case delves into that question. Read the initial COPE Council advice and share your feedback here: buff.ly/msrJqVC #ResearchIntegrity

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome Science Fiction Studies to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system)! The journal is published by @ucpress.bsky.social. Learn more: buff.ly/MI3x45t

Attending #SSP2026? Join Scholastica's Brian Cody and Technica's Nikki Lazenby for a session on practical ways publishers can work with vendors to develop independent journals without sacrificing quality, rigor, or growth. ⬇️

Considering moving to new #PeerReview software? Follow our 21-day #PRMigrationPlanning challenge series for tips from Scholastica's Peer Review System Migration Toolkit. Get your copy here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

Can you believe #SSP2026 is almost here ⁉️ Brian Cody, Erin McIntosh, and Katharine Sanderson will be attending on behalf of the Scholastica team. Be sure to stop by Scholastica's exhibit (booth 309) to learn about our latest product updates and have a chat! We always bring snacks. ☺️

Tired of trying to keep track of peer review emails in copious folders? Scholastica's Discussions feature is here to help! 🔥

What can editors do to avoid sending review assignments and hearing crickets? Check out these still super timely tips from the vault: buff.ly/reiI5E5

The more we can all leverage AI to automate tedious tasks without compromising human quality assurances and innovation, the more we can achieve. At Scholastica, that's our vision for the AI future. Here's a look at how we've been incorporating AI into our solutions. 👀 buff.ly/LLXrscJ

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

Congratulations to @hopkinspress.bsky.social and @bioone.bsky.social on a landmark nonprofit integration! Learn more in this @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social interview with @wendyqueen.bsky.social, Barbara Kline Pope, and Lauren Kane: buff.ly/Tnlp0wV

Can you believe it's May...and SSP is less than a month away?! If you'll be at the @scholarlypub.bsky.social meeting, we invite you to join us for "Staying Independent through Collaboration: The Value of Publishing Vendor Partnerships," with Scholastica's Brian Cody and Technica's Nikki Lazenby. ⬇️

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

Up next in the @defendresearch.bsky.social webinar series, @bparsonst.bsky.social will discuss #AcademicFreedom and scientific Independence in a polarized age. Register here: buff.ly/rVZsRRT Scholastica is proud to support #DefendResearch events. #AcademicSky #StandUpForScience

Will you be at the @councilscienceed.bsky.social annual meeting next week? Look out for Scholastica's head of marketing and community development, Danielle Padula, who will be sharing updates to our Peer Review System during the Bright Ideas Showcase!

For editors considering moving to new peer review software, the prospect of coordinating a transition can feel daunting. However, often, the hardest part is starting. The Peer Review System Migration Handbook can help you get a plan off the ground. bit.ly/4aMbj6J

Why are some scholarly journals moving to transparent peer review? How does it work? And what are the benefits? Learn more in our latest #ScholasticaCommunityConvo interview with @donvanraven.bsky.social EIC of @collabrapsychology.bsky.social. buff.ly/WE173NX

Small and medium publishers are making big strides in developing sustainable OA journal models. Check out recent examples from @iwapublishing.bsky.social, @asm.org, @mitpress.bsky.social, and more in this roundup blog: buff.ly/yOfTA3N

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. blog.scholasticahq.com/post/transit... If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

And the theme for Peer Review Week 2026 is....🥁 "Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed and Quality" Read the @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social announcement to learn more about this year's event and how to get involved: buff.ly/jbCP4o0

Scholastica CTO and Co-Founder Cory Schires discussed the development of our single-source production service, how it differs from other XML-based workflows, and why we're working to optimize the production process for both humans and machines in this past interview. Learn more👇 bit.ly/3VcklCf

Did you know you can still watch our "Grow your scholarly journals in 2026" webinar series on demand? Topics span: 👉 Tips for getting more out of your publishing software 👉 How to index journals in PMC 👉 New opportunities with altmetrics Learn more and register here: buff.ly/axDRvGd

Leading journals are choosing Scholastica's Peer Review System for its superior UX and features like: ✨ Truly integrated email for streamlined communication ✨ Powerful submission filters and easy system configuration ✨ Seamless manuscript transfers Learn more: buff.ly/Sje0JvM

Do your journals have comprehensive AI use guidelines for authors, editors, and reviewers? Here's a breakdown of what to cover per the latest industry recommendations: buff.ly/TCcZXup #ScholarlyPublishing

Are you developing journal plagiarism detection procedures or iterating on existing processes? Learn best practices from experts in this on-demand webinar FT speakers from @crossref.bsky.social Similarity Check, @plosone.org, @publicationethics.bsky.social & more: bit.ly/4aWBIPG #ResearchIntegrity

At Scholastica, we decided there should be an easier way for journal editors to check on segments of manuscripts that need attention. So, we added Saved Manuscript Table Views to our peer review system. Here's a quick look. 👀 Read the blog to learn more: buff.ly/XeuFsGA

At Scholastica, we approach product development by starting with the question: How can we offer the best user experience possible? Learn how we revamped our manuscripts table to support more powerful filtering and saved views, all in an intuitive interface: buff.ly/mOLq3cU #ScholarlyPublishing

There's still time to register for @defendresearch.bsky.social's upcoming webinar, "Conditions of Censorship Complicity in Scholarly Publishing: A China case study," on April 8th at 11 am ET. Learn more: buff.ly/dYEgFSd #standupforscience

Interested in learning more about different S2O approaches? Journals Director at @hopkinspress.bsky.social, Bill Breichner, discussed participating in @projectmuse.bsky.social's S2O in a #ScholasticaCommunityConvo interview. Read the blog post here: buff.ly/Ga4AoR5

Let's talk about how to optimize journal technical checks. 🧐 We share our top tips in this blog post: buff.ly/P88oqjx What would you add?

✨ We're proud to introduce a long-awaited breakthrough in peer review workflow efficiency: Reviewer invitations that are accepted instantly. Every time.

When publishers learn that Scholastica's article typesetting process uses automation, a common question we hear is: Can you customize PDFs to our style? In short, YES! We offer a range of PDF customization options. Learn more: buff.ly/B7NmtqQ

Scholastica is proud to support this year’s GW Ethics in Publishing Conference! Learn more about the conference and how to get involved (call for sessions open now through May 1st). 👉

How can scholarly journals improve their submission experiences? This Friday, we're flashing back to a past author survey we conducted on the topic: buff.ly/Fy7hjV5 What would you add? 🤔 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

When searching for new journal software, you're also embarking on a new relationship. During Scholastica and Maverick's webinar on steps smaller publishers can take to optimize their tech stacks, the speakers shared advice on identifying collaborative solutions. Recording here: buff.ly/0zr0iv8

Did you know Scholastica's OA Publishing Platform now integrates with Crossmark from @crossref.bsky.social? Learn more: buff.ly/QQilWsz #SciencePublishing #ResearchIntegrity

ICYMI: @stmassoc.bsky.social seeks input on its working brief, "Toward Responsible Use of Research Content in Generative AI." Learn more and share your feedback: buff.ly/2aOm29P #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity

What should be included in your journal article update policies? This guide covers the latest recommendations from @publicationethics.bsky.social, @crossref.bsky.social, and @nisoinfo.bsky.social: buff.ly/OZbIReW #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity

Are you considering supporting manuscript transfers between journals in your portfolio? Or are you looking for ways to optimize your existing manuscript transfer workflows? This is your go-to guide: buff.ly/3CB7k8y #ScholarlyPublishing

Scholastica is proud to support a new webinar series from the team at @defendresearch.bsky.social. Learn about their next event, "Conditions of Censorship Complicity in Scholarly Publishing: A China case study," on April 8th at 11 am ET: buff.ly/dYEgFSd #defendresearch #standupforscience

🙌 Expanding self-serve configuration options is one of the many ways we're working to set journal programs of any size up for success with Scholastica. Learn about our latest Peer Review System configs and user experience improvements (because we're obsessed with UX!):

Are you tracking altmetrics for your journals or considering it? We'll explore the latest ways to leverage @altmetric.com data during this webinar featuring @kowb.bsky.social, Director of Scientometric Researcher Engagement at @digital-science.com! ⬇️ buff.ly/kXNsNqw #ResearchImpact #SciComm

🔬 Are you seeking to add one or more journals to PubMed but unsure of where to start? We're covering an overview of how to include journals in the search engine (with an additional resource link!) in this quick 🧵👇

🗳️ Want to help choose the theme for Peer Review Week 2026? Take the theme poll open now through April 15th 👉 buff.ly/I06velJ @peerreviewweek.bsky.social #PeerReviewWeek #ScholarlyPublishing

When is editorial management software necessary for scholarly journals? In general, once you start receiving 25 or more submissions per year. Here's why and tips for determining if you're ready for a dedicated submission and peer review system: buff.ly/dCkMvRd

Have you registered for the "Grow your scholarly journals in 2026" webinar series? Topics span: 👉 Tips for getting more out of your publishing software 👉 How to index journals in PMC 👉 New opportunities with altmetrics Learn more and register here (recordings available!): buff.ly/axDRvGd

COPE Chair Nancy Chescheir discusses responding to geopolitical threats to editorial independence in a new @publicationethics.bsky.social editorial: buff.ly/Fm5qNUG This is such a critical and timely topic. #ResearchIntegrity #DefendResearch