Asian Council of Science Editors

25/07/2026

Are we rewarding what truly advances research—or simply what is easiest to measure?

Join Rebecca Lawrence, Vice President, Knowledge Translation at Taylor & Francis Group, as she explores how research assessment is shaping the future of trust in scholarly publishing.

The way we evaluate research influences publishing behaviours, career progression, and institutional priorities. This session will examine whether current assessment systems encourage quality, openness, and meaningful impact—or whether it's time to rethink what we value and reward.

The future of trusted research depends on the incentives we create today. Join global leaders, researchers, editors, and publishers at ACSE 2026 to help shape a more responsible and impactful scholarly publishing ecosystem.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

24/07/2026

Can artificial intelligence strengthen trust—or does trust depend on how we choose to use AI?

Join Dikran Toroser PhD, CMPP, Director at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), as he explores how responsible AI can move from guiding principles to practical implementation across scholarly publishing.

As AI becomes an integral part of editorial workflows, peer review, and research communication, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI—but how to use it responsibly. This session will examine practical approaches for balancing innovation with transparency, accountability, and research integrity.

AI is transforming scholarly publishing. Be part of the conversations that will shape how it is adopted responsibly. Join global experts, exchange perspectives, and help define the future of trusted publishing at ACSE 2026.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

23/07/2026

Is truly open if authors cannot afford to publish?

Open Access has transformed scholarly communication by removing barriers for readers. But for many researchers in lower-middle-income countries, the challenge has simply shifted, from paying to read research to paying to publish it.

In this new Editor's Café article, Mamdukh Budiman reflects on the realities of APC equity, drawing on his experience with scholarly journals in Indonesia. He explores the challenges faced by researchers and editors alike, and why the future of Open Access must prioritize not only openness, but also fairness and sustainability.

Read the full article and join the conversation.
https://editorscafe.org/details.php?id=173

Open Access, Closed Opportunities? Reflections on APC Equity from a Lower-Middle-Income Country

23/07/2026

How do publishers protect trust when editorial challenges continue to grow in scale and complexity?

Join Megha Shivakumar, Director of Research Integrity Investigations & Resolution at Elsevier, as she shares a publisher's perspective on navigating today's most pressing editorial and research integrity challenges.

From increasing submission volumes to evolving integrity risks, publishers are constantly adapting to safeguard the quality and credibility of the scholarly record. This session will explore practical approaches, lessons learned, and the strategies needed to strengthen trust while managing editorial decisions at scale.

Join global publishing leaders, editors, researchers, and integrity professionals for conversations that move beyond the challenges and toward practical solutions. Be part of ACSE 2026 and help shape the future of trusted scholarly publishing.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

22/07/2026

What's next for the infrastructure that connects the world's scholarly research?

Join Madhura S. Amdekar, PhD, Community Engagement Manager at Crossref, for an exclusive industry session highlighting the latest developments from one of scholarly publishing's most essential infrastructure organizations.

From persistent identifiers and rich metadata to research discoverability and integrity, Crossref continues to shape how scholarly content is connected, cited, and trusted across the global research ecosystem. This session offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest innovations and how publishers, journals, and institutions can make the most of them.

Stay ahead of the changes driving scholarly communication. Connect with industry leaders, discover the latest developments, and explore the tools shaping the future of trusted publishing at ACSE 2026.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

21/07/2026

What does it really take to restore trust in scholarly publishing—and what simply isn't working anymore?

Join moderator Dikran Toroser PhD, CMPP alongside an expert panel featuring Renee Hoch (COPE), Hylke Koers (STM Solutions), and Brian Cody (Scholastica) for a candid discussion on the practical actions that are strengthening trust across scholarly publishing—and the approaches that continue to fall short.

Bringing together perspectives from publishing ethics, scholarly infrastructure, publishing technology, and editorial leadership, this panel will explore real-world experiences, practical solutions, and lessons learned in building more transparent, accountable, and resilient publishing practices.

Trust is built through open dialogue and shared experience. Be part of the conversation, ask your questions, exchange ideas with global experts, and help shape the future of scholarly publishing at ACSE 2026.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

20/07/2026

What makes an editorial policy truly work—for editors, authors, reviewers, and readers alike?

Join Sabina Alam, Vice President of Publishing Ethics and Integrity at Taylor & Francis, as she explores how thoughtful editorial policies can move beyond good intentions to become practical tools that strengthen trust across scholarly publishing.

As publishing continues to evolve, journals need policies that are not only clear and robust but also practical, consistent, and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve. This session will offer valuable insights into translating publishing principles into policies that work in practice.

Whether you develop editorial policies, manage journals, oversee peer review, or support research integrity, join the conversations that are shaping a more transparent, trusted, and inclusive publishing ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you to ACSE 2026.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 theacse.com/2026

20/07/2026

How do we restore trust, not just in principle, but in everyday publishing practice?

The 12th ACSE Annual Conference continues the conversation with Session II – RESTORE, bringing together leading experts to explore the practical actions, policies, and collaborations that strengthen trust across scholarly publishing.

This session examines topics including editorial policies, publishing ethics, responsible AI, research integrity, journal development, scholarly infrastructure, and the shared responsibilities of authors, editors, publishers, and the wider research community.

🎥 Watch this program highlights video to meet the speakers and discover the conversations shaping Session II – RESTORE.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference

Join editors, publishers, librarians, researchers, technologists, and scholarly communication professionals from around the world as we continue the trust conversation.

🔗 Register: https://theacse.com/2026

20/07/2026

What does it really take to hashtag a new scholarly ?

Behind every new journal lies far more than a website and an ISSN. It requires building editorial policies, assembling a committed editorial team, attracting quality submissions, establishing trust, and developing a long-term vision for sustainability and credibility.

In this reflective article, Dr. Prof. (Dr.) Atul Kaushik shares his firsthand experience as a founding editor, offering practical lessons for institutions and editors considering launching a new journal in an emerging research ecosystem.

Whether you're planning a new journal or strengthening an existing one, this article provides valuable insights into the realities of editorial leadership and journal development.

Read the full article here: https://editorscafe.org/details.php?id=172

Launching a New Scholarly Journal in an Emerging Research Ecosystem: Reflections from the Founding Editor

20/07/2026

| What needs to change to strengthen trust in research and publishing?

In this message, Kaushik Bharati PhD, MIDSA (USA), FRSPH (London), ACSE Ambassador from India, invites the global scholarly community in Bengali to join the 12th ACSE Annual Conference.

English Translation
"What needs to change to strengthen trust in research and publishing? As an ACSE Ambassador, I invite you to join the trust conversation at the ACSE 2026 Annual Conference this August."

Join editors, publishers, researchers, reviewers, librarians, and scholarly communication professionals as we come together to Rethink, Restore, and Reform scholarly publishing.

📅 15–16 August 2026
🌐 Virtual Conference
🔗 Register: https://theacse.com/2026