In our latest #ScholasticaCommunityConvo, Anna Wetterberg, Director of RTI Press, discusses how the Press works with @rti.bsky.social to help researchers reach wider audiences. She also shares inspo for publishers looking to expand their public engagement efforts. Read it here: buff.ly/1IA84vS

Thinking about migrating one or more journals to Scholastica's Peer Review System? 👉 Here's a guide to the process, with our latest features to help you streamline editorial workflows and production handoffs: buff.ly/GtXQs6o If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Attending the ISMTE Conference this week? We invite you to stop by Scholastica's virtual booth to say hello and learn more about our latest product updates! #ISMTENA2026 #ScholarlyPublishing

Need an easier way to keep track of which manuscripts need reviewer invites? 💡 User tip: In addition to automating invitation/assignment reminders, you can configure Scholastica's Peer Review System to auto revoke reviewer invites or assignments that go unanswered past deadline. buff.ly/IKUlagJ

In the meantime, this recent EON article from Ethan Feinstein, @ascocancer.bsky.social Journals Coordinator, explores some ways publishers are responding to surging submissions: buff.ly/ZkNzCWy Are you taking any of these steps?

🔑 The struggle is real when it comes to remembering login credentials. That's where single sign-on options come in handy. Did you know we now support @orcid.org SSO across Scholastica products? So users have one less password to remember! Learn more: buff.ly/08F37kw

Are you tracking altmetrics for your journals or considering it? We explored the latest ways to leverage @altmetric.com data during a recent webinar featuring @kowb.bsky.social, Director of Scientometric Researcher Engagement at @digital-science.com. Catch the recording: buff.ly/6aZwJfp

You can read the full report here: buff.ly/fOxSZmf #ScholarlyPublishing #PeerReview

⛵The team that sails together stays together! This week, Scholastica's remote team met up for our annual in-person planning meeting. There's nothing like connecting IRL to energize everyone as we continue our mission to support the needs of mission-driven publishers. Cheers to another great year!

📊 Survey says! Last year, Scholastica and Maverick Publishing Consultants surveyed small and mid-sized journal publishers about their tech needs and concerns. Now, halfway through 2026, we're revisiting the findings and starting conversations around them. 👇 🧵

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome the Journal of Communication Technology, published by @aejmc.bsky.social's CTEC Division, to the Scholastica community (now using our OA hosting platform)! Learn more: buff.ly/zGeKKUd

Did you know the Scholastica OA Publishing Platform features the option to integrate with Altmetric Badges? 🍩 Learn more about the readership analytics we offer in this blog post: buff.ly/GW32Jwp

Do you have a strategic plan for your society journals program? 🤔 In our latest Scholastica blog interview, Erin Landis, Founder and CEO of Landis Editorial Consulting, discusses why strategic planning is so important and what to cover: buff.ly/6pav7t3 #SocietyPublishing #ScholComm

Did you know July 2nd is the 183rd day of the year, marking the halfway point to 2027? It's also a prime time to revisit publishing predictions made months ago! 🔮 🧵

There's no time like the present to reflect on journal workflow optimization opportunities! This free guide is full of tips to help you: ✅ Refine your peer review processes ✅ Attract more quality submissions ✅ Improve editorial team training buff.ly/ICeySna #ScholarlyPublishing

✨ Scholastica user spotlight: @ucpress.bsky.social announces the launch of Periodically, a podcast exploring research published in UC Press journals. 👉️ Check out the first episode with UC Press Journals Director, David Famiano, and Journals Manager, @jessicachesnutt.bsky.social: buff.ly/BdSGQ0i

How can small and mid-sized publishers effectively partner with software providers? During our recent webinar, panelists shared advice for identifying providers aligned with your organization's needs and collaborating with them on product development. Watch the full recording: buff.ly/bPzP9cp

The #ISMTE Conference is less than a month away! Will you be there? This year's theme, "People-First Publishing," reframes current conversations from how new tech will reshape editorial workflows to the critical roles of editors in guiding how technology is used. Learn more in EON: buff.ly/7A3XYza

How does Scholastica's new manuscript transfer feature work? 👀 Here's a preview. Learn more in this blog post: buff.ly/gutceIA

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome The Australian Rheumatology Journal, published by @austrheumatology.bsky.social, to the Scholastica community (now using our peer-review system and OA publishing platform)! Learn more: buff.ly/hxq0AfW

🧐 What are the benefits of producing XML metadata and/or full-text XML journal articles? ✅ Discoverability ✅ Interoperability ✅ Accessibility ✅ Adaptability Learn more in this free on-demand webinar: buff.ly/eqRgbqj

In recent months, we've introduced enhancements to Scholastica's Peer Review System to make managing time-sensitive tasks even simpler. ⏲️ In this blog post, we highlight new improvements to help editors ensure R&Rs come in on schedule, along with other automated reminder options. buff.ly/LQDloyi

This Friday, we're flashing back to a still super-timely blog post on writing constructive rejection letters. 💌 Check out our interview with Anita Harris, ME of SubStance: A Review of Theory & Literary Criticism @hopkinspress.bsky.social: buff.ly/I0dVChi Do you have tips to add? #PeerReview

Are you a content creator and social media strategist interested in supporting mission-driven scholarly publishers? Scholastica has a remote job opening for a Marketing Communications Specialist that may be right for you! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/jXy5Atg We're excited to welcome a new team member!

R&Rs can feel like a hurdle to overcome just as you think you're approaching the end of peer review, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this blog, we round up tips to improve the R&R experience for everyone involved and help editors make decisions sooner. buff.ly/2WzrBZr

We've reached Week 2 of the #PRMigrationPlanning series, and it's all about requirements assessment. Discussion starter: 🤔 What do you think is the most effective format for mapping out workflow requirements, and why? Get your Peer Review System Migration Toolkit here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

Up next in the DefendResearch.org webinar series, former #NIH Director @jeremymberg.bsky.social & @michaeldgreen.phd will discuss the impacts of censorship on grant applications. 🗓️ June 3rd at 11 am ET: buff.ly/NbCNcKz Scholastica is proud to support #DefendResearch events.

#SSP2026 is here, and we are here for it! 🤩 If you're at the conference, stop by Scholastica's exhibit (309) to say hello! Thanks to all who joined our breakout with Technica, "Staying Independent Through Collaboration: The Value of Publishing Vendor Partnerships." Day 1 is off to a great start!

We're starting Week 1 of the #PRMigrationPlanning series, and it's all about needs assessment and team kickoff prep! 🤔 Discussion starter: What do you think is the secret to a successful project kickoff meeting? Get your Peer Review System Migration Toolkit here: buff.ly/hWyInUX

🎊 Scholastica user spotlight: We welcome Science Fiction Studies to the Scholastica community (now using our peer review system)! The journal is published by @ucpress.bsky.social. Learn more: buff.ly/MI3x45t