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IGI Global Scientific Publishing Emphasizes Ongoing Commitment to Research Integrity Following Annual Retraction Review. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of scientific research, has concluded its annual retraction review, reporting 29 total retracted manuscripts during the 2025 calendar year. This number includes 21 book chapters and eight journal articles and represents a small fraction of the more than 10,000 cumulative retractions estimated to occur annually by all academic publishers across the global scholarly publishing industry. [Full Announcement].

Read and Publish Option from IGI Global Scientific Publishing expands e-book collection access with unlimited open access publishing. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to “Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today” since 1988, announces the launch of a new Read & Publish licensing model. This offering allows libraries to license the IGI Global Scientific Publishing e-Book Collection, featuring over 10,000+ scholarly e-Books and 200,000+ peer-reviewed chapters, while providing their faculty and researchers with unlimited open access publishing opportunities in nearly 200 journals. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing announces a Free Webinar: Smart Business: Leveraging AI For Competitive Edge. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today since 1988, in collaboration with Research Information, will co-host a free webinar titled “Smart Business: Leveraging AI for Competitive Edge”: [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Launches Flat-Fee Open Access Publishing Agreement. IGI Global Scientific Publishing announced the launch of its Flat-Fee Open Access Publishing Agreement, offering a sustainable open access option for libraries and their institutions' aspiring researchers with unlimited open access publishing. The Flat-Fee Open Access Publishing Agreement enables institutions to offer their faculty and researchers the ability to publish open access at no cost to them. Through a single, predictable annual fee paid by the library, affiliated authors may publish unlimited open access articles in nearly 200 highly indexed journals across Business & Management, Science, Technology, & Medicine (STM), and Education & Social Sciences, without paying individual Article Processing Charges. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing and Clemson University establish partnership through open access agreement. IGI Global Scientific Publishing has established a partnership with Clemson University through an Open Access Agreement. Through this agreement, Clemson University faculty receive Article Processing Charge funding support from their library to publish in IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 journals across Business & Management, Science, Technology & Medicine, and Education & Social Sciences. By publishing Open Access, faculty benefit from increased visibility, discoverability, and citation impact across hundreds of journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing and the University of Oklahoma establish partnership through open access agreement. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to “Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today” since 1988, has established a partnership with the University of Oklahoma through an Open Access Agreement. Through this agreement, the University of Oklahoma faculty receives Article Processing Charge funding support from their library to publish in IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 journals across Business & Management, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), and Education & Social Sciences. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing and Wake Forest University School of Medicine continue collaboration through renewed open access agreement. Global Scientific Publishing has renewed its partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the medical school of Wake Forest University in North Carolina, United States, through an Open Access Agreement.Through this agreement, Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty receive Article Processing Charge funding from their library to publish in IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 journals across Business & Management, Scientific, Technical & Medical, and Education & Social Sciences. By publishing Open Access, faculty benefit from increased visibility, discoverability, and citation impact across hundreds of journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing and Mississippi State University establish partnership through open access agreement. IGI Global Scientific Publishing has established a partnership with Mississippi State University through an Open Access Agreement. Through this agreement, Mississippi State University faculty receive discounted Article Processing Charges when publishing in IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 journals across Business & Management, Science, Technology, & Medicine, and Education & Social Sciences. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing and Athabasca University continue collaboration through renewed open access agreement. IGI Global Scientific Publishing has renewed its partnership with Athabasca University, a Canadian public research university, through an Open Access Agreement. Through this agreement, Athabasca University faculty receive Article Processing Charge (APC) funding from their library to publish in IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, which includes nearly 200 journals across Business & Management, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), and Education & Social Sciences. By publishing Open Access (under CC BY licensing), faculty benefit from increased visibility, discoverability, and citation impact across hundreds of journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. [Full Announcement].

Free International Open Access Week Webinar Announcement: Who Owns Our Knowledge? The Future of Equitable Open Access. IGI Global Scientific Publishing joins three other major open access and publishing organizations, in celebration of this year's International Open Access Week, to host a webinar titled “Who Owns Our Knowledge? The Future of Equitable Open Access.” For this free, thought-provoking and timely webinar, IGI Global Scientific Publishing will collaborate with eContent Pro International Press, the Open Access Publishing Association, and the Open Science Education Institute. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing terminates agreement with Baker & Taylor amid financial instability. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, announced the termination of its distribution agreement with Baker & Taylor and its Print-On-Demand subsidiary, Bookmasters, effective September 3, 2025. The decision was made in response to Baker & Taylor's ongoing inconsistency and financial instability.As of August 18, 2025, all IGI Global Scientific Publishing orders submitted through Baker & Taylor were placed on hold. At that time, Baker & Taylor was instructed to classify all incoming requests as “back orders” and suspend production and distribution until their financial situation was resolved. As a result, any libraries that placed orders with Baker & Taylor during this period are strongly advised to cancel them, as they will not be fulfilled following the termination of the agreement. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing expands global presence with new London office. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, “Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today” since 1988, proudly announces the opening of its newest international office in London, United Kingdom. This expansion further strengthens the publisher's global presence alongside their headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania, New York City office, and subsidiary in Beijing, China. Strategically located in the EMEA region, the London office enhances accessibility for business partners, scholars, libraries, and consortia, reinforcing IGI Global Scientific Publishing's commitment to international research collaboration and customer support. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing partners with ScienceDirect to expand access to its open access journals. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, is pleased to announce a new partnership with ScienceDirect, Elsevier's world-leading platform dedicated to peer-reviewed primary scientific and medical research. Through this collaboration, IGI Global Scientific Publishing's open access journals – indexed in Scopus – will now be hosted on the ScienceDirect platform and accessible via the AI-driven discovery tools on ScienceDirect. This initiative enhances the visibility and accessibility of IGI Global Scientific Publishing's Open Access Journal Program, making articles readily available to ScienceDirect's extensive audience, including libraries and millions of researchers worldwide. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Issues Warning of Imposter Organizations Impersonating their Name and Branding. IGI Global Scientific Publishing: "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, is alerting the scholarly community to the presence of predatory entities that have been fraudulently using its name, brand, and intellectual property. Recently, websites including www.igi-global.net (based in Hong Kong) and www.igi-global.org (based in India) have surfaced online, misrepresenting themselves as being affiliated with IGI Global Scientific Publishing. [Full Announcement].

Watch Free On-Demand Virtual Event Now: Will AI Replace Librarians? Benefits and Pitfalls of This Technological Revolution. IGI Global Scientific Publishing—"Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" internationally since 1988—in collaboration with our partner eContent Pro, a trusted provider of professional copy editing and editorial services, recently co-hosted a thought-provoking live webinar titled Will AI Replace Librarians? Benefits and Pitfalls of This Technological Revolution. As automation and intelligent technologies become increasingly integrated in library operations, the role of AI in reshaping librarianship is coming into sharp focus. This engaging event brought together a panel of leading experts to examine how these AI advancements are transforming the profession—highlighting both the opportunities for innovation and the challenges they present. From streamlining routine tasks and personalizing research assistance to unlocking new possibilities in data analysis, AI offers promising benefits—but not without raising serious ethical, professional, and societal concerns. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing partners with Rittenhouse Digital. IGI Global Scientific Publishing: "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, has announced a partnership with Rittenhouse Digital LLC to feature its portfolio of health science, clinical, and medical publications on the updated R2Library.com platform. Through this collaboration, the comprehensive IGI Global Scientific Publishing collection of research-based content in medical and health sciences will be available to R2Library's expansive customer base, including hospitals, medical schools, and healthcare organizations worldwide. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Partners with GOBI to enhance Accessibility of Academic E-Book Collections for Libraries Worldwide. IGI Global Scientific Publishing announce an enhanced partnership with GOBI Library Solutions, naming GOBI it's preferred global sales representative for its e-Book Collections. This partnership ensures academic libraries worldwide can seamlessly acquire the IGI Global Scientific Publishing e-Book Collection, encompassing 8,500+ e-books across the major subject areas of Business & Management, Education & Social Sciences, and Scientific, Technical, and Medical disciplines through GOBI's trusted acquisition platform. Through this strategic agreement, the IGI Global Scientific Publishing eBook Collections will now be available via GOBI, allowing libraries to streamline procurement processes while benefiting from GOBI's expertise in academic content distribution and library-focused services. With a reputation for excellence and a strong global presence, GOBI ensures that institutions worldwide can conveniently access and integrate digital resources from IGI Global Scientific Publishing into their library collections. [Full Announcement].

1,200 New IGI Global Scientific Publishing books indexed by Scopus. Throughout 2024, IGI Global Scientific Publishing has added nearly 650 new research books to the prestigious Scopus index. This achievement builds on the publisher's continued prominence in Scopus, with nearly 1,200 books—representing 85% of its total publishing output—added over the past two years. These additions further strengthen the impressive Scopus-indexed collection from IGI Global Scientific Publishing. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing announces conference scholarship winners. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, proudly announces the four winners of its 2024 Librarian Conference Scholarship. Each recipient was awarded $1,000 to support their attendance and travel expenses for the 2024 Charleston Conference, a premier event for academic libraries and scholarly publishing. This scholarship highlights the commitment of IGI Global Scientific Publishing to advancing academic librarianship and fostering collaboration within the scholarly publishing community. Scholarship recipients applied by submitting their answers to one of three prompts about the interplay between artificial intelligence and the future of libraries. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Endorses United2Act Initiative to Combat Paper Mills. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, a leading international publisher of academic research with nearly 200 gold open access journals as partnered with dozens of organizations, including many other academic presses, in support of United2Act's Consensus Statement. As a signatory, the publisher affirms a commitment to advancing actions against paper mills and pledges to apply the principles of this initiative to its own publishing processes and content strategy. [Full Announcement].