Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, announces partnership with EDP Sciences, an international academic publisher founded in 1920. This collaboration will implement CACTUS’ cutting-edge technology Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk (PPE) into EDP Sciences’ editorial workflow, to strengthen the integrity of research by ensuring rigorous checks for all incoming conference proceedings.
With the growing volume of research submissions, maintaining high standards of integrity is more critical than ever. PPE will conduct AI-powered checks for potential research integrity concerns, along with language quality and technical compliance checks to enhance the quality and reliability of research. In addition to the AI-led screening, human experts will audit findings and provide insights on trends and patterns, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation process.
Nikesh Gosalia, President, Global Academic and Publisher Relations, Cactus Communications, said, “With the proliferation of papermill activity and increase in retractions, ensuring the integrity of research is paramount. Our Paperpal Preflight technology equips publishers with advanced AI-driven solutions to enhance editorial workflows while upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing. The partnership with EDP Sciences marks a pivotal step in this direction, leveraging the robust screening capabilities of Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk along with PhD level proficiency to support rigorous quality control of conference proceedings published in Web of Conferences.”
Solange Guéhot, Editor for Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, commented, “At EDP Sciences, we are committed to advancing research by ensuring that all published work meets top-notch quality and integrity. The integration of CACTUS’ AI-powered Paperpal Preflight tool into our editorial process will allow us to efficiently screen WOC conference proceedings for potential integrity issues, thereby safeguarding the credibility of scholarly publishing.”
This collaboration is in-line with the ongoing efforts to enhance integrity of research within scholarly publishing. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, CACTUS and EDP Sciences aim to build a new standard for quality assurance.