Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, and CSIRO Publishing, Australia’s leading science publisher of peer-reviewed journals, books and news, today announced a new partnership to support CSIRO Publishing authors with access to expert language and writing support services.
Through CACTUS’s flagship brand Editage, prospective authors submitting to CSIRO Publishing journals will have the opportunity to access a broad range of services provided by subject matter experts to improve clarity, readability and overall presentation of their manuscript. Authors will have the choice to benefit from comprehensive manuscript review, including support with grammar, style, layout, citations, formatting, references and more, to ensure manuscripts are ready for submission. This partnership aims to enhance the communication of research outcomes in CSIRO Publishing journals and beyond.
Nikesh Gosalia, Chief Partnership Officer, Global Publishers and Societies, Cactus Communications, said, “At CACTUS, we recognise the critical role that not-for-profit scientific publishers such as CSIRO Publishing play within national and international scientific communities. Our collaboration with CSIRO Publishing reflects a shared commitment to amplifying the value and impact of scholarly work. Partnership with organisations such as CSIRO Publishing have the potential to elevate the quality of research output on a global scale, driving greater research impact and innovation.”
Alice Black, Head of Journals Editorial and Research Integrity, CSIRO Publishing, added, “CSIRO Publishing strives to enhance the impact of science by communicating the outcomes of research and empowering decision makers. Partnering with CACTUS makes it simpler for researchers to access high-quality editorial support and improve the clarity and presentation of their research outcomes. This collaboration will help to reduce barriers to publication, giving authors a stronger chance of successful publication.”
This partnership aligns with CACTUS’s broader mission to make scholarly publishing more accessible and equitable by offering tools and services that simplify and strengthen the author experience.