Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leader in AI-powered solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Silverchair, a leading independent platform partner for academic and professional publishers. This collaboration is focused on bringing quality and efficiency to editorial workflows in ScholarOne manuscripts by equipping journal editors with advanced tools to assess research integrity risks, technical compliance, and language quality.
The integration of Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk into ScholarOne workflows provides a targeted suite of AI-driven checks to detect research integrity risks, ensure technical compliance, and evaluate language quality. Preflight is configured to each journal’s guidelines and to specific editorial stages, ensuring that the right checks are applied at the right time to support editorial decision-making and uphold quality standards.
To further enhance the accuracy of these assessments, Preflight integrates PhD-level human reviews that conduct spot audits and in-depth analyses, offering a critical layer of human oversight. Preflight also provides tailored dashboards that deliver data-driven insights, helping editorial teams identify recurring risks and streamline processes effectively.
Nikesh Gosalia, President, Global Academic & Publisher Relations at Cactus Communications, said, “Ensuring research integrity is paramount in scholarly publishing. Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk, now used by over 20 publishers and societies, deploys a unique composite scoring methodology to instantly flag compromised manuscripts. Our partnership with Silverchair reflects a strategic move to extend this proven technology to more publishers, empowering editorial teams to proactively identify potential risks, expedite decision-making, and maintain the highest standards of quality and trust.”
Josh Dahl, SVP of Product & General Manager of ScholarOne at Silverchair added, “Integrating Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk into the ScholarOne workflow aligns seamlessly with our mission to support publishers in optimizing editorial workflows while ensuring end-to-end quality assessment and operational efficiencies. By combining AI-powered assessments with expert oversight, this collaboration provides a comprehensive solution for safeguarding research integrity while enhancing editorial efficiency.”
The partnership between CACTUS and Silverchair leverages AI, human expertise, and data-driven insights to reinforce research integrity across all stages of the editorial process. By enabling customized checks, expert reviews, and comprehensive dashboards, the collaboration is setting a new standard for quality control and operational efficiency in scholarly publishing.
