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In the media | The Scholarly Kitchen: “Call for Feedback: STM Task & Finish Group (TFG) Image-type Taxonomy for Alt Text”
“The STM Association Alt Text Task & Finish Group (TFG) is excited to share its draft image-type taxonomy for scholarly images for comment and feedback. This taxonomy is a collaborative effort by members of the STM Association to develop a comprehensive classification system for images in scholarly publishing. In part, it is intended to assist authors...
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A clear path for research data sharing
Recognizing the critical role of research data in advancing open science and research integrity, STM, DataCite and Crossref have joined forces to issue a joint statement aimed at guiding the scholarly community in effective research data sharing. This statement is an update to the Joint Statement from STM and DataCite from 2012, recognizing that there…
Data Quality in Research | A Research Paper
A framework of the roles and processes in research data quality, and areas of focus for the future. Regardless of the field of study, sharing data is one of the most fundamental aspects of maintaining the integrity of research. The availability of research data plays a vital role in ensuring reproducibility and the ongoing development…
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Accessibility in STM publishing: addressing publisher challenges
Accessibility requirements are evolving, and STM publishers are working to respond within complex and fast-moving publishing environments. Legislative expectations, technical standards and operational constraints all play a role. This webinar will focus on practical accessibility challenges identified by publishers. The session will explore common pain points and consider how these issues can be approached in...
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From Image to Insight: Why Microscopy Metadata Are Key to Data Integrity webinar
To ensure transparency, accountability, and reproducibility in scholarly publishing, raw microscopy image data including comprehensive metadata are essential. Yet many integrity investigations reveal critical metadata gaps that limit the ability to verify or interpret images and findings. Join Jana Christopher, Nathalie Gaudreault, Steven West, and Marie Soulière for a community webinar exploring practical ways to improve how image data...
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