Today we’re saying thank you to our outstanding reviewers! Your careful reading, feedback, and expertise keep research moving forward. Nominated by our journal editors as part of the #LiteratiAwards 2025, together we want to show our appreciation for all you do. Congratulations to all winners!

Announcing soon: Literati Award Winners 2025! Behind every paper is a story of dedication, from the initial research, to collaboration, and countless revisions. The #LiteratiAwards are our way of saying thank you. If you're an Emerald author, check your inbox soon as you might be a winner!

Our presence at the Charleston Conference will continue virtually with “Research Impact and the Role of the Academic Librarian” on November 17th. This session will address the insufficiency of traditional impact measures, and the ways in which librarians contribute to scholarly success #chsconf2025

At booth 87 and 88, we have @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social. They publish content that makes an impact — books, journals and cases. Stop by to learn about the #DefendResearch campaign.

Our session at Charleston tomorrow, “Twenty Percent of an Idea: If We Are Confronting a New Reality, How Can We Start from Zero and Move Forward,” led by library, publishing, and policy experts, will endeavour to begin a conversation that moves the entire library industry forward. #chsconf2025

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the Charleston Conference Vendor Showcase tomorrow, November 4th. You can find us at booths 87 and 88. Come chat with our team about the latest in academic research, real world impact, and what we can do to support your library. See you there! #chsconf2025

Librarians are defending access, equity, and the right to knowledge, despite increasing polarisation, shrinking budgets, and rising costs. Discover how collaboration between librarians and publishers is shaping the future of information in our new article with Katina magazine.  bit.ly/4obLK66

One week after our #DefendResearch event with @scholarlysocial.bsky.social, we’re still inspired by the conversations. As @rouhiroo.bsky.social#DefendResearchreminded us: “It’s a privilege to despair… any small thing is powerful.” Look out for more panellist insights and actions coming soon.

Last night’s #DefendResearch event in Leeds, UK, with @scholarlysocial.bsky.social was a reminder of why in-person conversations matter. Honest discussions, sharing ideas and insights, all with one main commitment - to protect academic freedom. With plenty to think about, we’re not stopping here.

Wrapping up #PeerReviewWeek with a big thank you to all our reviewers, globally. Thanks to you, readers everywhere can trust the research they read. Now more than ever, that matters. We've listed everyone who reviewed for our journals last year on each journal. Search here: https://bit.ly/46uEzyw

Everyone deserves a peer review process that supports different ways of thinking. We’re trialling a new pilot to make publishing more accessible for neurodiverse researchers, with help from our advisory board. Want to learn more? Read about the trial, here: https://bit.ly/42EgROX

The call for transparency in AI is something we're hearing a lot. At Emerald, AI supports our work but it doesn’t replace it. We’re learning every day and committed to responsible innovation. Read what’s happening behind the scenes: https://bit.ly/3VRRC81 #PeerReview #PRW25 #AIinPublishing

As the pressure on students mounts, so does the need for effective mental health programmes. The case report: ‘A systematic review of universal approaches to mental health promotion in schools’ provided invaluable analysis of different programmes. Read the summary here: https://bit.ly/4mTMLz6

If you're local to Leeds and the surrounding areas, please join us and @scholarlysocial.bsky.social in what will be a much needed live discussion on how we can all #DefendResearch. Follow the sign up link below for more information and to secure your place. ⬇️

What does good peer review really look like? Hear from 3 expert voices, an author, editor-in-chief & reviewer, on what their top tips are and why constructive and fair peer review is essential to the publication process. ▶️ https://bit.ly/4m9Yqsk #PeerReview #PRW25 #EmeraldPodcastSeries

Translating research into real impact. A team from Loughborough University used imagery and storytelling to share how Amazigh women are facing drought & displacement. Their solution? A female-led co-op to rebuild livelihoods and resilience. Read their call to action: https://bit.ly/3V0cnOx

Are women in leadership the key to more profitable business? A 2006 study suggested that firms with highly qualified female CEOs and board members tend to outperform their peers, especially in profitability and innovation. bit.ly/3VjNLQN

Is your vacation harming the planet? The Low Harm Hedonism Initiative develops ways to reduce environmental harm without sacrificing customer satisfaction: https://bit.ly/4lrdQIo Without research, this wouldn’t have been possible. #DefendResearch #academicsky #scholarlypublishing

How do we integrate immigrants into society? The 2001 article 'Employment and Wage Assimilation of Male First-Generation Immigrants' explores the importance of integrating immigrants into the labour market: bit.ly/3J6lLO4

Here’s a glimpse of something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for over 18 months. Our new Emerald Insight launches very soon and covers everything you need from a content platform - we can't wait to introduce it to you. #EmeraldInsight #Sustainability #Innovation #AcademicPublishing

Academic research is crucial for policymakers. Why? Because it provides evidence-based insights, enabling informed decisions. The article "Discrimination in the hiring process – state of the art and implications for policymakers" gives policymakers this insight.

There’s just one week to go until our next webinar in collaboration with @everylibrary.bsky.social. The session on Wednesday 25 June is all about ‘creating response strategies for academic libraries.’ Don’t miss out. Find out more and register here: bit.ly/4dtwVHJ #DefendResearch

Findings from the research 'Homophobia and same-sex partnership legislation in Europe' have helped address ways to influence public attitudes to same-sex relationships and create a more inclusive and tolerant society.

Michael Martell's 2019 study highlights economic disparities faced by young cohabiting lesbians, urging targeted interventions. It's informed the 2023 'LGBTQ+ data availability' policy. Without the research this wouldn't have been possible. ➡️https://bit.ly/4jCFr8u #PrideMonth #DefendResearch

An ICE Publishing research paper titled 'Transport poverty and its adverse social consequences' contributed to a greater understanding of transport-related social exclusion and informed international policy. Without the research this wouldn't have been possible. #DefendResearch ▶️ bit.ly/4dAmeTI

When it comes to #DefendResearch, we recognise that speaking up isn't easy for everyone. In a recent blog, Lisa Schiff and Alice Meadows offered words of advice to anyone wanting to speak up against censorship but are concerned about the repercussions. Read their full advice, here: bit.ly/4kuHg8p

Why do we need to #DefendResearch? Prof Martin's research addressed employment challenges autistic researchers faced. The end result: - development of training materials - contribution to the realisation of multiple UN SDGs Without the research this wouldn't have been possible. bit.ly/43m82sF

Gain practical, actionable strategies and ideas in an increasingly complex environment with @everylibrary.bsky.social. At a time when academic freedom is under threat, the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI) are offering their expertise in a series of webinars for the academic library community.

#DefendResearch Please join me, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social, and thousands more in support of #DefendResearch. Let’s stand together and ensure that academic freedom remains a cornerstone of scholarly communication. Learn more here: bit.ly/4kqN8jf

Engaging policymakers is an important next step for #DefendResearch. Individuals with decision-making power can help influence and challenge the censorship that’s happening. Read what more the #DefendResearch team have planned in our latest blog, here: bit.ly/3FhhRQI

Natalie Jacobs, Chief Product Officer at Emerald spoke about our commitment to #DefendResearch at the JMV 2025 conference in Vienna today.

The first in a series of blogs to support #DefendResearch is in conversation with Lisa Schiff and Alice Meadows. As organisers of the Declaration to #DefendResearch, we sat down to discuss their efforts and impact so far. Take a look, here: bit.ly/4j7sFic

A full 'Week of Action' for #DefendResearch starts today! And you can get involved too. It's an opportunity for us all to show our support and stand together as a global community to successfully resist censorship.

Keep an eye out next week where we'll begin a 'Week of Action' to #DefendResearch

Hello to our new followers, thank you for joining us. Did you know we’re also on LinkedIn? Connect with us here: linkedin.com/company/emer...

Courage and leadership, like that shown by @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social, are sorely needed now. #Publishers, please look at Emerald's inspiring efforts to #DefendResearch and do the same! #ScholComm #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicChatter emeraldgrouppublishing.com/defendresearch

✳️ @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social has released a series of downloadable assets organizations and individuals are free to use for their own advocacy efforts, including social media and email images, available on their #DefendResearch page: emeraldgrouppublishing.com/defendresearch

As we stand in solidarity with #DefendResearch and initiatives that safeguard scholarly integrity, we’re providing downloadable assets to support your advocacy. Find out more here: emeraldgrouppublishing.com/defendresearch

[Thread] 1/4 Today, we’ve launched a dedicated space on our website for you to find news and resources on how you can get involved with #DefendResearch. Back in Feb, Emerald became the first organisation to sign the #DefendResearch declaration, set up to resist the censorship of academic research.

Come say hello to us at our stand at the American Educational Research Association 2025 Conference. Today and tomorrow, you can stop by to learn about our education journals and books. We look forward to seeing you! #AERA2025 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

Join @tteleen.bsky.social, Emerald President for the Americas, in defending research this weekend. #DefendResearch

Following the news that we’ve partnered with @everylibrary.bsky.social to support academic librarians in the U.S, the first of a series of webinars takes place on 16 April. The webinar will explore strategies and tools librarians need to navigate the current situation. Register here bit.ly/42swNEe

Pls. share widely and most important: Sign the Declaration #DefendResearch @jeroenson.bsky.social @giorgialodi.bsky.social @itstomshiels.bsky.social @petraverdonk.bsky.social @eysenbach.bsky.social @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social @phd-cz.bsky.social @cmkeithw.bsky.social @scholasticahq.bsky.social

Todays @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social post by @tteleen.bsky.social of @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social & Kathleen McEvoy of @everylibrary.bsky.social shares how they’re collaborating to help academic libraries fight back & #DefendResearch scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/03/27/g...

Check out this update on the wonderful collaboration with Emerald publishing and @katymathers.bsky.social to get a copy of #Sensory #Penalities into every #Prison in England and Wales. So proud we could do this. Thank you Emerald!!: www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/responsible-...

Do you want to find out more about how to publish your research? Join Publishers @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and Journal Editors for this exciting webinar! #academicsky

Today we’ve announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI), a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals. @everylibrary.bsky.social

You can now read for free about how NT researchers studied Cold War-era ruins at Orford Ness, using a robot dog named Spot: www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/... This article has just won a 2025 ICE Publishing Award - congrats to the team! @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social 📸National Trust Images

Fantastic news for a Friday! We’re shortlisted for the Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year award at the British Book Awards 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Nibbies and we’re honoured to be part of the celebrations. @thebookseller.com

At Emerald Publishing we continue to work hard to ensure that the actions we take reflect our ambitions to foster an equitable research and publishing environment where all voices are represented and heard. This is evident in our new Responsible Publishing Report. Read more here: bit.ly/4ika6ra