Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, today announced partnership with the prestigious STM Integrity Hub to enhance STM Solutions’ suite of research integrity checks, setting the stage for a more robust scholarly publishing ecosystem. Under this partnership, STM Integrity Hub will pilot the integration of multiple research integrity checks for authorship, affiliations, and citations, which are part of Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk, an AI-powered tool developed by CACTUS.
Safeguarding research integrity stands as a cornerstone in scholarly publishing industry, indispensable for the reliability and credibility of academic research. With the rise of scientific literature and the increasing complexity of research methodologies, upholding research integrity is of paramount importance. By integrating CACTUS’s renowned research integrity checks, the partnership aims to support STM and publishers that use the STM Integrity Hub with identifying potential misconduct and strengthening the credibility of scholarly publications.
Nishchay Shah, Chief Technology Officer and Head, AI Products, Cactus Communications stated, “The STM Integrity Hub plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of science in academia. This collaboration with STM Integrity Hub reflects our commitment towards upholding the highest standards of research integrity. We have built AI-powered, cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance the quality and credibility of academic publishing. By supporting STM with our solutions packaged under Paperpal Preflight, we aim to empower publishers and societies to maintain these high standards and safeguard the integrity of scientific research.”
Joris Van Rossum, Product Director, STM Integrity Hub, remarked, “Through our recently launched pilot program, we aim to unlock creativity in the sector by providing innovative solution providers such as CACTUS with a pathway to connect with a large number of prospective customers to test and evaluate novel concepts and tools.”
This collaboration indicates a significant step forward in ensuring the integrity of scholarly research and highlights the dedication of both the entities to upholding the highest standards in academic publishing.