What are the latest ways journals can leverage altmetrics data to demonstrate and grow the impact of their content? @kowb.bsky.social, Director of Scientometric Researcher Engagement at @digital-science.com will share new tracking options from @altmetric.com during this webinar: buff.ly/aetyXBm

For publishers drafting AI policies, focusing on author education can yield better outcomes for all involved. Learn more in this new Scholastica guest blog by Gareth Dyke and Adam Goulston: buff.ly/Bx6Sfr0 #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity

Scholars are increasingly turning to generative AI systems to support their research. How can you ensure your content shows up in AI results? It's all about developing a GEO strategy. Quick 🧵👇

ICYMI: Session recordings from Publication Integrity Week 2025 are available! So many timely topics to explore👇 buff.ly/UxJZnIf #ResearchIntegrity #ScholarlyPublishing

⏰ There's still time to register for Scholastica's upcoming webinar, "How to get a journal indexed in PMC," tomorrow at 3 PM UTC. If you're applying to PMC for the first time (or after a long time) — this webinar is for you! Register here: buff.ly/ZMBB9a8

How can journals implement draft-based decision workflows with Scholastica's Peer Review System? 👀 Here's a quick preview. Learn more in this blog post: buff.ly/8Rrvdty

Preventing the spread of mis- and disinformation starts with understanding how it happens. This webinar from @altmetric.com will delve into insights from a research project on mainstream media misrepresentation of science. buff.ly/adkK0dP 👇

Given how challenging it can be to find peer reviewers, it's vital to cultivate a database of willing candidates and prioritize retention initiatives. We cover tips in this blog post, including insights from editors at @mitpress.bsky.social and @dovemedicalpress.bsky.social: bit.ly/3JA5sqK

Have you registered for the “Grow your scholarly journals in 2026” webinar series? Up next: 👉 How to Get a Journal Indexed in PMC (Feb 26 at 3 PM UTC) 👉 New Opportunities With Altmetrics (March 19 at 3:30 PM UTC) Learn more and register here: buff.ly/axDRvGd #ScholarlyPublishing

For peer review to run smoothly, you need authors to get your journal's submission criteria right the first time around. Having a comprehensive and easy-to-use submission form is key. Learn how to customize your Scholastica submission form here: buff.ly/oVCkXtQ #PeerReview #ScholarlyPublishing

🔓 Are you working with a scholarly society or institution to launch an OA journal in-house? We have a primer for small publishers to help! buff.ly/hXue1or #openaccess #openscience

Did you know @crossref.bsky.social is working to fill in gaps in metadata by programmatically matching related research objects? Learn more in this blog post: buff.ly/hJPHvBT #LoveData26

🎊 New user spotlight: We welcome the Journal of Stratification Economics to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system)! The journal is published by @ucpress.bsky.social. Learn more and submit here: buff.ly/9ZrAA6l

Have you factored metadata into your 2026 fitness goals? In honor of #LoveData26 — themed "Where's the Data?" — we're covering tips to help publishers and editors strengthen their metadata strategy and why it’s so important. Let's get to it! 🧵 👇

Do you want to add a journal to PubMed Central this year? During this upcoming webinar, we'll walk through the application process and be joined by editors who indexed journals in PMC to discuss their experiences. buff.ly/zOdKVK5

🚨 We've released new features to help journals streamline publication decision processes: 1. Internal decision recommendations 2. Draft-based decision workflows Learn more: buff.ly/nIy3Zfw

Are you onboarding a new editor (or editors) to your journal team this year? We're covering tips to prepare for a successful transition in this quick 🧵 👇

What does 2026 have in store for the world of scholarly communication? Scholastica's team shared their predictions and recommendations for journal publishers in a recent blog post: buff.ly/q9jSBf8

There's still time to register for "How can smaller-sized journal publishers get more out of software?" During the webinar, we'll discuss solutions to tackle the top challenges surfaced in Scholastica and Maverick's "Tech Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" survey: buff.ly/Sd8GWrL

Looking for a job in journal production? We have 2️⃣ openings at Scholastica that might be right for you: 👉 Full-time technical editorial associate: buff.ly/SqCte3P 👉 Part-time technical editorial associate: buff.ly/Gla0u4c You'll work with a great team that values work-life balance and inclusion.

Join us for a series of webinars on ways to optimize your journal publishing workflows and expand the reach and impact of your content: buff.ly/5w28ZRn #academicpublishing #researchimpact #scholcomm

At a time when supporting DEIA is more critical than ever, publishers can lead by example. In a new @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social article, @alicemeadows.bsky.social and Vicky Williams discuss @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social's DEIA program and learnings:

Is your editorial board struggling to find peer reviewers? You're not alone. We cover tips to help in this blog post: buff.ly/0azvEuR

Technology has the potential to supercharge the efforts of mission-driven small and mid-sized publishers by enabling them to more effectively compete with larger organizations. What's needed to further that vision? During this panel, we'll share actionable advice: buff.ly/Sd8GWrL

Thinking about trying transparent peer review in the new year? @donvanraven.bsky.social, EIC of @collabrapsychology.bsky.social, discusses why the journal's editors chose to transition to a transparent peer review process and the benefits in this new blog post: buff.ly/BzjmjMB

Considering joining the #SDGPublishersCompact this year? Learn more about the program in this @councilscienceed.bsky.social interview with two compact fellows who support participating editors and publishers:

A new year is upon us, brimming with journal development opportunities! Join us for a series of webinars on ways to optimize your journal publishing workflows and expand the reach and impact of your content: buff.ly/Cx8VjLu #academicpublishing #researchimpact #scholcomm

"The data suggest that many publishers may be interested in leveraging AI but have reservations about incorporating new AI tools into their workflows." Sneak peek into the "Tech Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" report from Scholastica and @maverick-os.bsky.social: buff.ly/IyAwSWy

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/wMW1IjH

You need a peer review system that's powerful and user friendly. Learn how Scholastica can help — from streamlining editorial communication to simplifying manuscript tracking and transfers. 👇

"Acceptance of bombastic statements about the impacts of AI on scientific literature should wait for verification." In his latest editorial for Science, @holdenthorp.bsky.social calls for publishers to leverage AI without getting caught up in overhyped promises.

Join Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants for a panel on ways small and mid-sized publishers can tackle top tech needs in 2026. Ft: ➡️ Nancy Roberts, Maverick ➡️ Meredith Weinhold, @cmadocs.bsky.social ➡️ Cory Schires, Scholastica ➡️ Lily Simmons, @pennpress.bsky.social buff.ly/FM2KxjY

💪 Scholastica's Production Service team shares tips for keeping the peer review and publishing arms of your journal program in sync this year in this blog post: buff.ly/gSKH5hG

In a new @researchinfo.bsky.social A&O, Scholastica’s head of marketing & community, Danielle Padula, discusses how considering the needs of smaller publishers in research integrity infrastructure dev can lead to more effective solutions for publishers at every scale. Read it here:

Is our article-level metadata up to par⁉ 🤔 As 2026 begins, it's a critical question that all journal teams should ask themselves. Quick 🧵👇

🎊 New user spotlight: We welcome the Journal of Biomolecular Techniques to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system, production service, and OA publishing platform)! The journal is published by @abrf.bsky.social. Learn more: jbt.abrf.org

Considering moving to online-only publishing this year? It's always helpful to hear from others who've taken the plunge! Learn about ORL - Head and Neck Nursing's experience in this Scholastica Community Conversation interview w/ the journal's EIC, Dr. Vinciya Pandian: buff.ly/osjq8aj

Did you know we released new technical check support for journals using the Scholastica Peer Review System? Learn more in this blog post: bit.ly/40j92gT

🥂 As we enter 2026, the Scholastica team wishes our clients and colleagues a very happy new year! We look forward to continuing to help you achieve your workflow goals and further your missions. Thank you for the important work that you do to move society forward.

🎊 New user spotlight: We welcome the Journal of Acute Care Pharmacotherapy to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system, production service, and OA publishing platform)! JACP is published by @empharmacists.bsky.social. Learn more: buff.ly/UvMIkod

❄️ Taking a winter break and looking to get caught up on journal publishing best practices? Check out the Scholastica resources page for handy guides and webinars on peer review optimization, metadata management, OA publishing, and more! buff.ly/aPaqUIS

🎁 A little holiday season fun... What's the perfect gift to give an academic journal editor? Bonus points for answers by discipline

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

✈️ Time for takeoff! We've reached the end of the 21-day #PRMigrationPlanning series. At this point, you're ready to start your editorial management software transition. And with the Peer Review System Migration Toolkit, you can be sure you won't miss a step. Learn more: buff.ly/ILAkoyZ

Interested in learning more about different S2O models? Check out our #ScholasticaCommunityConvo interview with Bill Breichner about @hopkinspress.bsky.social's experience participating in the @projectmuse.bsky.social S2O program: buff.ly/OY7Xq4U

Considering implementing manuscript transfers for your journal portfolio? Or looking for ways to optimize your existing transfer workflows? This is your go-to guide: buff.ly/mqkW6EJ

Did you know Scholastica's Peer Review System now supports transferring submissions between affiliated journals? Learn more: buff.ly/LoiyGEH #ScholarlyPublishing

We've reached week 3 of the #PRMigrationPlanning series, and we're talking about making a preliminary transition plan. Discussion starter: 🤔 Which aspects of software migrations scare you the most, and which excite you? Get the Peer Review System Migration Toolkit here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

🤔 When should you apply for inclusion in target journal abstracting and indexing databases? In what order? And how can you ensure your content is easily discoverable via A&Is? Get answers to these FAQs and more: buff.ly/GREutBl

"Peer review and production management were less frequently outsourced among teams of all sizes, suggesting that many publishers may view those as core functions better managed in-house." Preview of the "Tech Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" report: buff.ly/IyAwSWy