1 February 2024
A new report by Ithaka S+R, funded by STM Solutions and six other members, offers an overview of the essential standards and technology, including products and services, that comprise the underlying infrastructure supporting scholarly communications. Importantly, it also identifies gaps and areas where future investments are needed. The report is freely available for download on Ithaka S+R’s website.
While the report is detailed and offers many insights, among the report's recommendations for areas to target for further development and investment, the following key themes emerged: How to design a system that delivers both ‘open’ and ‘trusted’ at scale; The increasing presence and role of AI in scholarly communications; The importance of PIDs, metadata, and common standards in enabling a seamless user journey across different publishing platforms and discovery services on the scholarly web; and Research Integrity.