The rise of Open Access is anticipated to result in a widespread distribution of publications across various platforms, increasing content syndication and the likelihood of identical content hosted on multiple sites. This proliferation poses a risk of some copies remaining outdated, as updates or amendments may not be applied universally, potentially leading researchers to rely on content that is outdated or known to be incorrect or incomplete.
Aligned with STM’s mission of “Advancing Trusted Research,” STM publishers are committed to responsibly managing and disseminating accurate scholarly literature, including updates, amendments, or retractions. To that end, publishers are seeking guidance and solutions to effectively communicate changes to all platforms hosting scholarly content, ensuring stakeholders are promptly informed of updates to publications.