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Join us in creating a global community where every voice counts and language isn't a barrier.

Let's make a difference together!

Join here: https://t.co/uFcF0BGcoc

#InclusiveResearch #ResearchInclusion

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Hey Society for Scholarly Publishing, we miss you so much already that we did what any reasonable person would do. We made a montage!

Team CACTUS came back from #SSP2026 with two EPIC Awards, a phone gallery full of memories and plenty of conversations we had with familiar and new faces.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, took a picture, dropped an answer in the fishbowl or simply said hello!😃

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In two days, Nikesh Gosalia will be joining the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Summer Symposium 2026 for the session, “The Importance of Global Research in Achieving the SDGs.”

The discussion will examine how editorial leadership, journal policies, and peer review practices can support SDG progress by encouraging global participation, equitable authorship, interdisciplinary research, transparency, data integrity, and stronger integration of SDG-related practices into editorial workflows and policies.

The session will also look at the broader challenges shaping global research today, including funding pressures, geopolitical shifts, accessibility, and international collaboration.

We’d love for you to be part of the conversation. Registrations are still open. We hope to see you there:

https://t.co/f0xx60EYQt

#EASE2026 #EASESummerSymposium #SDGs #Sustainability #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #GlobalResearch #ResearchEquity

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Safe to say the team did not keep it “6-7” after bringing home a Gold and a Silver at the EPIC Awards this year. 🏆

We’re delighted to share that CACTUS was recognized with:

🥇Gold for SmartScreen by Paperpal Preflight for our work with Wolters Kluwer, helping publishers and authors identify language, technical compliance and structural gaps before manuscripts enter peer review helping reduce avoidable delays and improve submission readiness from the start.

🥈 Silver for the AGU Author Video Series by CACTUS Digital Media Solutions for our work with AGU, recognized in the Voices of Discovery category for transforming complex scientific research into engaging, accessible, story-driven video content designed to help research connect with wider audiences.

These recognitions represent months of collaboration, problem-solving, reviews, revisions and creative thinking from teams that genuinely care about improving publishing workflows and helping research more accessible, engaging and impactful.

Very proud of the teams behind both these wins.

P.S. For everyone about to Google what “6-7” means: it basically just means acting chill and unbothered… which the team obviously couldn’t do after the wins.🤪

#EPICAwards #SSP2026 #ScholarlyPublishing #ScienceCommunication #AcademicPublishing #ResearchCommunication

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As the world moves closer to 2030, the need for credible, inclusive and globally representative research has never been more important.

At the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Summer Symposium 2026, Nikesh Gosalia will be joining the session, “The Importance of Global Research in Achieving the SDGs,” to discuss how editorial leadership, peer review, journal policies, and equitable authorship can help strengthen the global research ecosystem in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The conversation will also explore the growing challenges shaping scholarly publishing today, from funding pressures and geopolitical shifts to accessibility, research integrity and stronger international collaboration.

The session is open to all. We hope to see you there!

You can register here: https://t.co/f0xx60EYQt

#EASE2026 #EASESummerSymposium #SDGs #Sustainability #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #GlobalResearch #ResearchEquity

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We’ve all been there. Sitting in a session, hearing a conversation and thinking, “There’s no way I’m the only one thinking this.”🫣

So this year at #SSP2026, we’re taking the conversation off the record. Join us at Booth 106 and answer one question:

What’s the industry going to realize too late?

Scan the QR code to submit your answer or drop your response in the fishbowl for a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of AirPods. Winners will be announced on 29th May, Friday at the booth. We also have chocolates and a few more fun giveaways waiting for you at the booth.

We're really excited to see each and every one of you in Chula Vista!

#SSP2026 #ScholarlyPublishing #AirpodGiveaway #Academia #AcademiaEvent #Giveaway

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They say- a lot can happen in a year. To that we say- Don't we know it!😄

Over the past year, we partnered with publishers, universities, research organizations and national initiatives across the world to solve challenges across research and scholarly publishing.

We worked on improving editorial workflows, strengthening research integrity checks, expanding access to AI-powered research tools and supporting authors throughout the publication journey. Every collaboration brought new ideas, new learning and new opportunities to build better systems together.

Some partnerships focused on making processes faster and more efficient. Others focused on helping research become more accessible, discoverable and easier to communicate.

We’re grateful to every partner who collaborated with us this year and trusted us to build alongside them. We’re genuinely very grateful to be part of a community that constantly pushes us to think bigger, do better and keep raising the bar for what this industry can achieve together.🥂

As we head to #SSP2026, this felt like the right time to look back at the partnerships, conversations, and collaborations that shaped our year.

#ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #AcademicPublishing #AIinResearch #ResearchInnovation #EditorialWorkflows #PublishingInnovation #ResearchCommunity #AI #Publishing #Partnerships

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Straight from the 'Land of Smiles', CACTUS is privileged to partner with Thailand Scientific Research & Innovation for the 14th edition of Global Research Council in Bangkok.

#CACTUS #GlobalResearchCouncil #GRC2026 #TSRI #NSERC #GrantManagement #AIforResearch #ResearchFunding #ResearchInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #ResearchEcosystem

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🌏 Meet the CACTUS Team at the 14th Global Research Council Annual Meeting 2026!

We are proud to participate as an Industry Partner at the 14th Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting 2026, hosted by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

📍 Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
📅 18 – 22 May 2026

Under this year’s theme, “Building Global Research Communities for Sustainable Development,” we look forward to engaging with global research funders, policymakers, and institutional leaders on the future of research ecosystem support.

Visit the CACTUS booth to:
✨ Explore our AI-powered Grant Management System designed to help research funders streamline workflows, improve transparency, and enhance decision-making

🤝 Discuss collaboration opportunities to strengthen research impact and funding outcomes
💬 Meet our team and learn how we can supports the global research community through technology, innovation, and research enablement solutions

Together, let’s build smarter, more connected, and more sustainable research ecosystems.

#CACTUS #GlobalResearchCouncil #GRC2026 #TSRI #NSERC #GrantManagement #AIforResearch #ResearchFunding #ResearchInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #ResearchEcosystem

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Attending BiblioCon Conference 2026?

Visit our booth to unlock a 1-month free trial of our AI research Solution, designed to boost productivity and accelerate research output from idea development to publication.

Booth B42 | Cactus

#CACTUS #GlobalResearchCouncil #GRC2026 #TSRI #NSERC #GrantManagement #AIforResearch #ResearchFunding #ResearchInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #ResearchEcosystem

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We’re proud to announce that CACTUS is joining the 14th Global Research Council Annual Meeting 2026 as an Industry Partner.

As global research continues to evolve, collaboration and shared innovation are more important than ever. We look forward to engaging with research leaders and institutions from around the world to contribute to building stronger, more connected research communities.

📍 Bangkok, Thailand
📅 18–22 May 2026

#GRC2026 #ResearchImpact #GlobalCollaboration #AcademicResearch #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment

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America’s Finest City is about to host some of CACTUS’ finest minds at the SSP 48th Annual Meeting in San Diego.

As publishing continues to navigate increasing scale, accelerating AI adoption and growing pressure on editorial systems, the conversation is no longer just about efficiency. The real challenge lies in building workflows that remain reliable, accountable and genuinely useful for the people working within them.

That is the perspective Team CACTUS will be bringing to #SSP2026 this year across conversations on research integrity, peer review, AI implementation and research visibility.

We are also looking forward to Christopher Leonard’s industry breakout session, Technically Sound, Personally Useless: Fixing the Last Mile of Peer Review, on May 27th from 3:00 to 3:30 PM, where the discussion will examine the growing gap between systems that work technically and systems that work meaningfully in practice.

This is your invitation to stop by Booth 106. We’ll be there with plenty of chocolates, merch, endless publishing conversations and most likely a few selfies too.

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America’s Finest City is about to host some of CACTUS’ finest minds at the SSP 48th Annual Meeting in San Diego.

As publishing continues to navigate increasing scale, accelerating AI adoption and growing pressure on editorial systems, the conversation is no longer just about efficiency. The real challenge lies in building workflows that remain reliable, accountable and genuinely useful for the people working within them.

That is the perspective Team CACTUS will be bringing to #SSP2026 this year across conversations on research integrity, peer review, AI implementation and research visibility.

We are also looking forward to Christopher Leonard’s industry breakout session, Technically Sound, Personally Useless: Fixing the Last Mile of Peer Review, on May 27th from 3:00 to 3:30 PM, where the discussion will examine the growing gap between systems that work technically and systems that work meaningfully in practice.

This is your invitation to stop by Booth 106. We’ll be there with plenty of chocolates, merch, endless publishing conversations and most likely a few selfies too.

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Team CACTUS is heading to Germany to be part of the conversation at the BiblioCon Conference 2026.

This year’s theme, “Analog meets algorithm,” explores the intersection of traditional library practices and digital transformation. As AI reshapes research workflows, expectations around integrity continue to rise and the need to adapt has never been more urgent.

If you’re attending, we’d love to connect, exchange ideas and be part of the dialogue.

#AnalogueMeetsAlogrithm #LibraryinGermany #ResearchInnovation #AiinResearch #AcademicPublishing #BiblioCon2026 #ScholarlyCommunication

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Attracting submissions is only half the job. What happens after that is where the real work begins.

In our recent episode of Insights Xchange, Nikesh Gosalia was in conversation with Oliver Cocks from Springer Nature, discussing why content retention is becoming a critical strategy in scholarly publishing.

As submission volumes grow, the focus often stays on acquisition, but retention is what shapes the author experience, determines whether strong research stays within a journal ecosystem and ultimately influences long-term performance. It is also where many of the real challenges sit. Rejections, transfers, communication gaps and fragmented workflows can turn what should be a structured process into a frustrating one for authors.

The question is not just how to attract good research but how to handle it better once it arrives. How do we create journeys that are more connected, more transparent and more aligned with what authors actually need?

Explore the full conversation here:
YouTube: https://t.co/kJBIbWbuQ1
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/35Idz6YAsO
Spotify: https://t.co/IoLMSVLf9X
YouTube Music: https://t.co/50NrZQ8DSG

#ScholarlyPublishing #AuthorExperience #PublishingStrategy #ResearchEcosystem

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Supporting efforts that strengthen research integrity is work we care deeply about.

We’re glad to have provided pro bono support to the World Conferences on Research Integrity, contributing structured, peer review assistive checks to support the conference’s abstract evaluation process.

As Chris Graf noted, the effort brought together the CACTUS team’s expertise alongside the valuable contributions of peer reviewers, reinforcing the importance of collective input in maintaining quality and rigor.

Reflecting on this, Akhilesh Ayer shared that our role focused on complementing the evaluation process with structured checks, while Nikesh Gosalia highlighted a belief we strongly stand by that research integrity scales best when expert judgment is supported by consistent, evidence-based insights.

We’re also looking forward to continuing these conversations in person. Next week, Nikesh Gosalia and Shilpi Mehra will be at #WCRI2026, where we’ll be presenting two posters and engaging with the community. If you’re attending, please feel free to connect with us.

Read the full announcement here to explore the details: https://t.co/6BN9NJOCZG

#ResearchIntegrity #WCRI #ScholarlyPublishing #PeerReview #OpenScience #AcademicPublishing #AIinResearch @WCRIFoundation @NikeshGo

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A proud moment for us, and a meaningful one for India’s AI journey.

We have been empaneled by the National e-Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, as a partner agency to provide specialized AI/ML expertise for national digital initiatives.

As the Viksit Bharat vision gains momentum, the focus is shifting from exploring AI to putting it to work. In this role, CACTUS will support ministries and departments in building and operationalizing AI systems that are practical, reliable, and designed for scale.

It’s a step that reflects both trust and responsibility, and one we take seriously as we continue to work at the intersection of technology, governance, and real-world impact.

Here’s the full announcement. Take a closer look: https://t.co/VCYPomH0I9

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As a publishing community, we’ve reached a turning point. The conversation is no longer about whether to adopt AI or address bias, it’s about how thoughtfully we do both.

At the Council of Science Editors Annual Meeting 2026, these questions take center stage. What does it really mean to deploy AI in editorial workflows without compromising judgment? Can peer review truly evolve if we don’t actively confront the biases built into it?

Chirag Jay Patel will be contributing to both sides of this conversation, bringing practical insights from real-world implementations of AI, while also engaging in a critical dialogue on fostering diversity and equity across peer review systems. These aren’t parallel challenges. They are deeply connected. The future of publishing depends on how well we balance scale with scrutiny and innovation with responsibility.

If you’re attending CSE, we’d welcome the opportunity to continue this conversation in person both inside and beyond the session rooms.

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Our CEO has a new feature out and it’s one worth your attention!

Akhilesh Ayer, our CEO is featured in the latest issue of All About Book Publishing, where he shares his perspective on Reimagining Scholarly Publishing Through AI, Technology and Global Collaboration.

In the interview, he reflects on how publishing is evolving in response to scale, complexity and rising expectations. From the role of AI in strengthening research integrity and streamlining workflows, to the importance of human expertise in maintaining quality and trust, the conversation brings together the realities and possibilities shaping the industry today. He also touches on how global collaboration and more connected systems can make research more accessible, discoverable and impactful.

A meaningful feature for us and a conversation that feels especially relevant right now. Have a look (Pages 10–12): https://t.co/e5vArY2k2v

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📢Big News: Imagetwin is now integrated into CACTUS workflows.

Imagetwin is embedded within Paperpal Preflight, CACTUS’ editorial integrity and workflow efficiencies solution. This integration enables early-stage image integrity checks for duplication, manipulation, plagiarism and AI-generated visuals built directly into existing processes.

Image-related issues are often complex and easy to miss through manual review alone. Hence by embedding Imagetwin into our workflows, we are enabling teams to screen figures more reliably, strengthen quality checks and make more informed editorial decisions without adding extra steps.

This marks a step forward in making integrity a consistent, scalable part of the process rather than a late-stage intervention.

Read the full announcement to learn more: https://t.co/9DyCg7qp42

#ResearchIntegrity #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #ImageIntegrity #PublishingInnovation #AIinPublishing #AcademicPartnership

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We’re delighted to share that we’re finalists at the Society for Scholarly Publishing EPIC Awards 2026 in two categories!🎉

The first is for SmartScreen by Paperpal Preflight. The idea here is simple - catch issues before a manuscript is submitted, not after it’s already in review. In our work with publishers, pre submission screening has helped flag gaps in compliance, structure and integrity early, when authors can still fix them. That means fewer avoidable delays and stronger submissions going into peer review.

This case study, developed with @Wolters_Kluwer, breaks down what that looks like in practice and the kind of impact it’s having:
https://t.co/0DgNHl4MKG

The second is for the AGU Author Video Series. We turned detailed research into short, engaging videos that are easier to follow, helping more people understand and connect with the work without needing to go through the full paper first.

Two categories. Two finalists. We’re thrilled to see our work getting recognized. Best of luck and congratulations to all the other finalists as well.

#SSP2026 #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #AcademicPublishing #ResearchCommunication