Useful reading for editorial operations teams.

Beyond The Page

Beyond the Page: A Conversation with EditorialPilot

EditorialPilot, Integra’s AI-powered manuscript assessment platform, is now available through live integrations with two of the most widely used manuscript management systems in scholarly publishing: ScholarOne Manuscripts and Editorial Manager. Rather than asking a product specialist to explain what that means in practice, we went straight to the source and asked EditorialPilot itself. The result was […]

Jul 31, 2026 Read →

EditorialPilot

Beyond Integration: How ScholarOne Users Can Transform Editorial Screening with EditorialPilot

A practical guide for editorial teams on what the EditorialPilot–ScholarOne integration actually changes, and how to put it to work inside the system you already use every day. The editorial office has become one of the busiest, most complex functions in scholarly publishing. Submission volumes keep rising, research integrity expectations keep growing, and authors expect faster decisions than ever — […]

Jul 3, 2026 Read →

Event

Reflections from SSP 2026: Trust, Transformation, and the Future of Scholarly Publishing

The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Annual Meeting has always been one of the most important gatherings in scholarly communication. It brings together publishers, societies, researchers, librarians, technology providers, and service partners to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and collectively reflect on the future of our industry. This year’s meeting in Chula Vista, California, arrived at a particularly […]

Jun 3, 2026 Read →

Artifical Intelligence in Publishing

Embedding Intelligence Where Editorial Decisions Happen

AI-Driven Quality and Integrity Checks Are Coming to the Editorial Workflow — and the Integra–Aries Systems Partnership Is How As submission volumes grow and research integrity challenges become more complex, editorial teams are under increasing pressure to screen manuscripts earlier, faster, and more consistently. The partnership between Integra and Aries Systems reflects a shared commitment […]

May 7, 2026 Read →

EditorialPilot

Research Integrity vs. Publication Integrity: Clarifying Responsibility in Scholarly Publishing

A key insight from our webinar on research integrity deserves wider reflection: research integrity and publication integrity are closely linked, but they are not the same challenge. Treating them as interchangeable blurs accountability and weakens the effectiveness of the responses designed to address them. As integrity-related risks grow in scale, sophistication, and visibility, clearly distinguishing between these two […]

Feb 16, 2026 Read →

EditorialPilot

Powering the Editorial Office of the Future

Editorial Excellence at Scale, Without Compromising Trust Scholarly publishing stands at a critical crossroads. Submission volumes surge year after year, reviewer capacity reaches its breaking point, and research misconduct grows increasingly sophisticated. Meanwhile, publishers face mounting pressure to deliver faster decisions, exceptional experiences for authors and reviewers, and unshakeable research integrity. The solution isn’t simply deploying more […]

Jan 6, 2026 Read →

EditorialPilot

Preprints, Transparency, and the Future of Scholarly Publishing: Why Journals Should Lead the Shift

From Gatekeeping to Stewardship in a Preprint-First World Scholarly publishing is undergoing one of the most consequential shifts in its modern history. Concerns about trust, credibility, and research integrity—amplified by paper mill activity, rising retractions, and the pressures seen during the COVID-19 era—have sparked intense reflection about how research should be disclosed, evaluated, and communicated. […]

Dec 26, 2025 Read →

Artifical Intelligence in Publishing

Ethics and AI in Scholarly Publishing: A First-Principles Approach

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in scholarly publishing workflows, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The question is no longer whether AI will transform publishing, but how we can ensure this transformation serves the integrity of scholarship itself. At Integra, we believe that ethical AI adoption begins not with technology, but with clarity […]

Nov 17, 2025 Read →

EditorialPilot

Scaling Peer Review: How EditorialPilot Turns Submission Growth into Strength

The world of scholarly publishing is expanding faster than ever before. Leading publishers are reporting double-digit increases in manuscript submissions year over year—a surge that adds millions of papers to editorial workflows annually. On the surface, this growth reflects positive trends: a broader global research community, democratization of scholarly contribution, and increased collaboration across borders. […]

Oct 5, 2025 Read →

EditorialPilot

EditorialPilot: Human-Centered AI for Scholarly Publishing

The scholarly publishing industry is at a defining crossroads. Rising manuscript submissions, increasingly complex research outputs, and the influx of AI-generated content are placing unprecedented pressure on editorial workflows. At stake is the trust, credibility, and integrity of scholarly communication. EditorialPilot, Integra’s advanced AI-powered editorial workflow solution, addresses these challenges by combining automation with human […]

Sep 22, 2025 Read →

Beyond The Page

Beyond the Page – AI Powered Editorial Efficiency

Beyond the Page – Thought Leadership, Insights, and Stories from the Heart of Integra Welcome to Beyond the Page, where we go beyond publishing to bring you thought leadership, insights, and stories from the heart of Integra. Each episode features Integra’s leaders and experts as they share their vision, strategies, and experiences in shaping the […]

Jul 3, 2025 Read →

EditorialPilot

From Services to Systems: The Future of Editorial Workflow Management

A quiet transformation is taking place across the scholarly publishing landscape. Publishers are no longer simply seeking isolated products or services, like standalone peer review support or one-off language editing. Instead, there’s a growing demand for end-to-end workflow management solutions that cover the full editorial lifecycle, from submission to acceptance. At the heart of this […]

May 23, 2025 Read →

EditorialPilot

Papermills: A Growing Threat to Research Integrity and Trust in Scholarly Publishing

Papermills: A Growing Threat to Research Integrity and Trust in Scholarly Publishing. How Integra Supports Scholarly Publishers.

May 12, 2025 Read →

EditorialPilot

PRISM: Reimagining Peer Review for the Digital Age

The scholarly publishing ecosystem stands at a critical crossroads. With submission volumes climbing, reviewer fatigue reaching unprecedented levels, and concerns about quality control mounting, the traditional peer review process is showing signs of strain. Ashutosh Ghildiyal’s recent article in Science Editor proposes an intriguing solution: the Peer Review Intelligent Support Module (PRISM), a socio-technical framework […]

May 2, 2025 Read →

Beyond The Page

Beyond the Page – Managing Peer Review with Precision

Beyond the Page – Thought Leadership, Insights, and Stories from the Heart of Integra Welcome to Beyond the Page, where we go beyond publishing to bring you thought leadership, insights, and stories from the heart of Integra. Each episode features Integra’s leaders and experts as they share their vision, strategies, and experiences in shaping the […]

Apr 10, 2025 Read →

Artifical Intelligence in Publishing

The Future of Scholarly Publishing: Harnessing AI for Transformation

Introduction: The AI Imperative in Scholarly Publishing The scholarly publishing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into upstream workflows. AI’s revolutionary capabilities offer substantial benefits across critical areas of the publishing process, promising to reshape the industry’s future. This article examines the technological revolution led by AI, focusing […]

Apr 2, 2025 Read →

Artifical Intelligence in Publishing

AI in Scholarly Publishing: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Innovation and Integrity

A summary of [“Artificial intelligence in publishing: Navigating the balance between assistance and originality” by Ashutosh Ghildiyal, published in Editing Practice, December 2024.] In a thought-provoking perspective piece, Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Integra, delves into one of academic publishing’s most pressing challenges: the integration of artificial intelligence while preserving the […]

Mar 24, 2025 Read →

Artifical Intelligence in Publishing

The AI-Enhanced Editor: Leveraging Technology for Decision-Making and Quality Control

By Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP of Growth and Strategy, IntegraPanel Discussion at the 11th ACSE Annual Conference (February 25, 2025) The 11th ACSE Annual Conference, themed “Transforming Scholarly Publishing: Embracing the Future,” featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on “The AI-Enhanced Editor.” I joined esteemed panelists Sven Fund (Reviewer Credits), Martin Delahunty (Inspiring STEM), Sam T Mathew (Asian […]

Mar 24, 2025 Read →