An Online Connection for the PubFactory Community
We are excited to continue hosting a virtual user group meeting for customers and friends on both sides of the Atlantic, so we’re lining up a variety of information-packed and interactive remote sessions for the highest possible inclusion and engagement again this October.
We will be joined by our KGL and industry colleagues to present intelligence on large language models (LLMs) and ChatGPT in scientific publishing, AI applications in peer review workflows, alt-text generation, and manuscript analysis, important discussions on OSTP and Open Access, DEI and accessibility, platform analytics, publishing with video, citation analysis, supporting your authors, the latest on KGL Smart Suite, market research, and association management opportunities, along with exciting developments in the PubFactory roadmap.
If you’re a publisher on or considering the PubFactory platform, please click below to request an invitation to the forum. We look forward to seeing you at the #PubFactory2023 Virtual Series!
Virtual Series Agenda
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Platform Day: Tuesday, October 10
8:50 am—Sign on and systems check
9:00 am—Welcome Friends!
Together virtually once again: introductions, housekeeping, goals, and expectations for the meeting.
9:10 am—PubFactory Year in Review
What’s new? José Fossi provides company updates and reviews new faces, new customers, and the latest services for the PubFactory community.
9:30 am—Lessons Learned: A Publisher Case Study Panel
An interactive panel focusing on the lessons learned from recent publisher initiatives launched on the platform and best practices for maximizing our partner network.
10:15 am—Break
10:30 am—Next-Level Open Access Analytics
Platform partner, Scholarly iQ’s Stuart Maxwell delivers an update on Open Research Content Analytics (ORCA), a new independent usage intelligence service for COUNTER-processed OA item reporting.
11:00 am—Sustaining and Growing Revenues in a Changing Business Environment
KGL Consulting’s Kevin Lomangino discusses the latest on Open Access business models and increasing article output to remain competitive in a continuously evolving market.
11:30 am—Integrated Scholarly Video
Simon Inger of platform partner, Cadmore Media, reports on the latest innovations in multimedia in academic publishing, including video streaming, storage, delivery, and increasing user engagement.
12:00 pm—Wrap Up and Conclusion
Industry Day, Wednesday, October 11
9:00 am—OSTP and Public Access: One Year Later
Cara Rivera of KGL interviews Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library and Chef at The Scholarly Kitchen on the evolving implications of last year’s US policy memo recommending free and immediate access to all federally funded research.
9:30 am—Data-Driven Strategies for Increasing High-Quality Submissions
KGL Consulting’s Annette Hager leads a discussion with Christian Kohler of the American Diabetes Association and Scott Chernoff of AAAS on how citation analysis can inform editorial decision making and attract greater volumes of impactful content.
10:15 am—Break
10:30 am—DEI Across the Publishing World
Scholarly and educational publishing experts, Amy King and Vanessa Vaughn of KGL describe how journal, K-12, and higher ed content providers are paying new attention to bias awareness, diversity in editorial boards, and inclusive representation in published content.
11:00 am—Getting Real with AI
In this tag-team session, we will review use cases, successes, and even botched trials of artificial intelligence applications in publishing. Alex Kahler of KGL Editorial will cover explorations of AI in peer review; Waseem Andrabi of KGL Learning Solutions will discuss applications in copyediting and alt-text descriptions; and Gillian Shasby of JNSPG will describe an experiment with a “conversational manuscript” using ChatGPT.
11:40 am—Tackling Global Social Challenges through Technology
Tim Williams of Edward Elgar Publishing and Victoria Pittman of Bristol University Press share how their organizations are optimizing content delivery to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
12:00 pm—Conclusion
Looking Ahead: Thursday, October 12
9:00 am—PubFactory Roadmap
Tom Beyer and the team take us through upcoming platform features, enhancements, partnerships, and integrations.
9:30 am—Opportunities for Publishers and Societies across KGL
Learn about joined-up solutions for scholarly publishers made possible through the wider organization, including the latest Smart Suite® enhancements, innovations in peer review, and new association management services.
10:15 am—Break
10:30 am—Supporting Your Authors
KGL Consulting’s Kevin Lomangino reports on common challenges that journal authors face, how publishers are addressing them, and how you can increase author satisfaction.
11:00 am—Publishing Tips: Ask the Experts
The wider KGL team takes your questions on technology, peer review, business development, market research, DEI initiatives, and more.
11:30 am—Trivia Contest!
Test your mettle against your industry colleagues during this spirited annual tradition.
12:00 pm—Conclusion
