Call for Papers

Use of AI in Scholarly Publishing

The "Trends in Scholarly Publishing" journal, a peer-reviewed and open-access publication dedicated to serving the scholarly publishing community, is pleased to announce a call for papers for its upcoming special issue titled "Use of AI in Scholarly Publishing." This special issue explores the dynamic and rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming scholarly publishing practices, workflows, and the broader landscape of academic communication.

Scope of the Special Issue
This special issue seeks to cover a wide range of topics related to the integration, challenges, opportunities, and future prospects of AI in scholarly publishing. We welcome original research, case studies, review articles, and opinion pieces that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
  • AI-driven innovations in manuscript editing, peer review, and publishing workflows.
  • The impact of AI on the quality, efficiency, and transparency of the scholarly publishing process.
  • Ethical considerations and challenges posed by the use of AI in scholarly publishing.
  • The role of AI in enhancing discoverability, accessibility, and readership of scholarly content.
  • AI’s contribution to data analysis, visualization, and the presentation of research findings.
  • Case studies on the implementation of AI tools and technologies in scholarly publishing.
  • Perspectives on the future of AI in scholarly communication and its potential to transform academic research dissemination.

Guest Editors

Publication Cost
There will be no Article Processing / Publication Charges (APC) for submissions and publication, ensuring that authors can contribute to this special issue without financial barriers.

Indexing of this special issue
The issue will be immediately indexed in:
  1. Asian Digital Library
  2. ASCI-Database
  3. Google Scholar
  4. JournalsPedia
  5. Open Science Asia

Submission Guidelines
Submissions should adhere to the journal's submission guidelines, which are available on the journal’s website. Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not currently under review by other publications. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review to ensure relevance and quality.

Important Dates
  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
  • Final Manuscript Due: August 15, 2025
  • Publication of Special Issue: October 01, 2025

We invite scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, and technologists from around the globe to contribute their insights and research findings to this special issue. By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives and studies, we aim to highlight AI's transformative potential in scholarly publishing and its implications for the future of academic research communication.

For more information on the special issue and submission process, please visit the Trends in Scholarly Publishing website or contact the special issue editors at tsp@theacse.com.

We look forward to your contributions to this critical discussion on the intersection of AI and scholarly publishing.